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About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the states lead agency for economic community and workforce development. The department works with local regional national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nations top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission. Once submitted applications cannot be edited or updated. Applicants may not reapply to this vacancy to submit additional information or documentation regardless of withdrawal status.

***Recruitment range is $52592 - $72416**

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including health insurance as well as retirement. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based on the business need.

**This is an anticipated vacancy**

Description of Work:

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section within the Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) administers federal and state-funded programs designed to support economic development neighborhood revitalization housing recovery and infrastructure improvements across North Carolina. The unit ensures compliance with HUD regulations environmental standards and cross-cutting federal requirements while providing technical assistance and oversight to local governments and subrecipients.

• Review and process complex environmental review records and Requests for Release of Funds to ensure compliance with NEPA and HUD regulations for CDBG and related programs.
• Provide technical assistance monitoring and consultation to grantees and subrecipients on federal and state requirements including Fair Housing Section 3 labor standards and procurement policies.
• Coordinate interagency reporting support statewide planning documents and conduct site monitoring and training to maintain program integrity.
• Lead compliance data collection track project progress and exercise authority to approve or deny environmental reviews and regulatory plans.

About the Rural Economic Development Division:

The Rural Economic Development Division heads up a growing number of grant programs and provide planning services analysis and identification of resources needed to strengthen rural economic and community development projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences:

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

• Experience applying and interpreting regulations such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program requirements Fair Housing Act Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act Davis-Bacon Act and Civil Rights compliance.
• Experience conducting environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and processing Requests for Release of Funds (RROFs) for federally funded programs.
• Experience reviewing analyzing and ensuring accuracy of compliance-related reports such as Annual Performance Reports Semi-Annual Labor Standards Reports and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
• Experience in providing training and technical assistance to local governments subrecipients and internal staff on compliance requirements; ability to clearly communicate complex regulations both orally and in writing.
• Experience with implementing and monitoring cross-cutting requirements including Equal Opportunity Section 504 accessibility standards and procurement regulations under 2 CFR Part 200.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts Accident Insurance Cancer & Specified Disease Critical Illness Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement(TSERS) 401(k) and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn more about new hire resources safety health and wellness information leave options employee discounts and more by selecting thebenefits link.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the graduation date and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Supplemental and Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Careers with the State of NC portal.

**PLEASE NOTE** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the graduation date and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***

Attached resumes WILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completing this application and WILL NOTbe used for screening for qualifying credit. SeeResumeor SeeAttachmentwithin the fillable application sections WILLNOTbe accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC please visit:State Government Application Resources.

For consideration for this vacancy all applicants must complete an online application.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the Governors Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

By providing the requested information you certify that you have given true accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work you authorize educational institutions associations registration and licensing boards and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30 GS 14- 122.1).

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification. The processing of applications will take an average of 5 business days due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application or possible interview.

If applicants earned a foreign degree foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Masters degree in city and regional planning from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in community planning; or

Bachelors degree in engineering political science geography economics or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in community planning work including completion of a formal in-service training program in community planning; or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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