Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in food systems, agriculture, economics, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible administrative experience in government, private sector, or a non-profit organization, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Position Summary
This is responsible for project coordination and administrative work directly supporting the Tourism & Economic Development Office on various food systems, economic development, and small business program projects.
An employee assigned to this classification manages several complex assignments with minimal supervision and guidance. Assignments are generally broad in scope and require significant coordination, development, and follow-up. The employee may be assigned to special or pilot projects within the food system, economic development, and the small business program.
Work is performed under the general direction of a higher supervisor. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification must work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture by aligning decisions with core values, including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability, and communication.
Coordinates the development and implementation of food system projects, such as the County Small Farmer Grant program, the Food Hub master plan, and the Food System Workforce Development Initiative.
Coordinates professional service agreements such as but not limited to Food Hub creation, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, and Good Food Purchasing Program implementation.
Coordinates the County's Small Business Certification Program.
Engages with community members, stakeholders, and partners to build relationships and advance food system initiatives.
Assists the Tourism & Economic Development Office in developing and implementing board-directed economic development and food system policies. Assists in economic analysis, legislative initiatives, advisory board presentations and discussions, small business program outreach, and other duties as required.
Manages grant applications, reporting, and handles all related grant payment processing and compliance requirements.
Composes documents and recommendations that are suitable for Board presentations and discussion, community presentations, works with the Communications Office for social media posts and press releases, tabling, and presentations at relevant conferences.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data for informed decision-making and program evaluation.
Coordinates the financial aspects of food system and related economic development projects, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.
Utilizes and maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) software for maps and spatial analyses related to food systems and economic development infrastructure.
Collaborates with various departments within the County government and external partners to achieve goals in the food system, economic development, and small business program.
Identifies and addresses challenges related to food system development and implementation.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge in grant writing and administration.
Knowledge of food systems, agriculture, and community development.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to analyze basic data and utilize GIS software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct research, collect data and make sound recommendations on diverse policy issues.
Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas through comprehensive reports and presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, peers and other government officials.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supplemental Information
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Florida Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Deferred Retirement Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Roth IRA
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Computer Purchase Program
NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.
You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.
- FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
- TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
- HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday following Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve (IAFF*)
- Christmas Day
- Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)
- 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)
- IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.
Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to
Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to
Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted
for this specific position that I
will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Human Resources office at (352) 374-5219 for assistance.
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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following
Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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This position is required to work during a declared Alachua County emergency and may involve working outside of normal office hours, including nights and weekends. I understand and agree. Yes / No
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This position primarily works Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., but requires evening / weekend hours as necessary to support Tourism and Economic Development initiatives. Do you understand and agree that your schedule will be flexible? Yes / No
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Describe your experience providing both oral and written reports to boards/committees (100 words or less).
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Have you ever worked for a governmental agency? Yes or No. If yes - please indicate the governmental agency.
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If applicable, please describe any specific work experience in economic development in government, private sector, or non-profit agency?
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If you are a current Alachua County BOCC employee - I understand I must have been in my current position for at least six months to be considered for this position?
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- I am not a current Alachua Cty BOCC Employee
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For college degrees, please list the SPECIFIC major or field for your earned degree.
