Community Development Specialist I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Community Development Specialist I State of North Carolina – Dept of Transportation Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $45,926 – $80,369 a year 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Writing skills Mid-level Sociology Microsoft Office 3 years Administrative experience Bachelor’s degree Psychology Political Science Full Job Description Description of Work Program Development Provide research, direction, oversight and coordination for one or more assigned statewide highway safety program areas. This includes serving as staff contact to statewide task forces on impaired driving, occupant protection and other traffic safety issues, in partnership with GHSP staff and State and local agencies, and other traffic safety advocates implementing programs identified in the Highway Safety Plan. Provide information and support for preparation of assigned Section 405 Incentive application(s) to receive funding for highway safety programs in North Carolina. Manage task force member lists and information Manage needs assessments to determine specific problems and priorities to be addressed through grant programs and task force recommendations. Develop countermeasure strategies targeted at resolving problems indicated by the problem identification process and provide those strategies to task force members. Administration Assist Director in administrative activities, policy outreach and coordination Assist the Director in coordinating policy meetings, travel, scheduling and other tasks Assist the Director in completing travel requests, reimbursements and other essential documents Other Duties Manage and direct special programs as assigned by the Director. Direct the development of committees, task forces and work groups to address emerging traffic safety issues. Initiate and coordinate meetings with non-traditional agencies and organizations regarding partnerships on assigned program(s) and other traffic safety issues. Attend GHSP sponsored events. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate verbally and in writing details of policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision. Experience with managing projects, administrative tasks, policy research, including programmatic and financial aspects. Experience with computers and business software including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or databases. Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships with all levels of external partner agencies to implement collaborative programs.

Additional Expectations:

Selected applicant must be able to lift up to 20 pounds Position requires travel (sometimes overnight) for conferences and work events Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Shanon Daniels, Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.