Description
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Serves as a community advocate, a community and economic developer, a data analyst and researcher, and a grant administrator. Work includes assisting existing businesses with expansion opportunities, attracting and retaining new businesses to Warren County, marketing and outreach work for Warren County, grant writing and administration for community and economic development projects, data collection on the local economy. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Community and Economic Development Director.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Providing support for community and economic development projects; leading projects as assigned related to community and economic development
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Conduct research, compile and analyze data as needed for all departments (related to economic & community development)
- Assist in marketing the county and in county-related tourism and educational outreach
- Assist in overseeing performance measurement for the Community and Economic Development Office
- Assist in evidence-based support for grant applications
- Assist in grant writing efforts across departments related to community and economic development
- Support grant administration
- Develop surveys and research tools as needed pertaining to community and economic development
- Assist in strategic planning and implementation
- Assist in community and economic development projects as needed
- Assist in running social media platforms for the Community and Economic Development Office, as well as website updates as needed
- Conduct outreach to existing businesses
- Direct new businesses and entrepreneurs to helpful resources
- Assist in maintaining a database on existing sites for economic development
- Assist with community and economic development budget tracking as needed
- Assist with administrative needs of the Community and Economic Development Office
- Takes notes and prepares minutes for Economic Development Commission
- Serve on County committees as needed
- Other duties as required (we're all on the same team)
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the local community and region is preferred; ability to research and understand economic and community development concepts and practices; ability to research and understand local, state, and federal laws related to community and economic development; ability to research and understand concepts and laws related to land use and planning and zoning; must be a team player willing to take on tasks aligned with the strategic vision of Warren County and the Community and Economic Development Office; punctual and reliable; effective communicator with both public speaking skills and written skills; can work independently with minimal direction; values rural communities and are community-oriented with great inter-personal skills; eager to serve the greater public, including a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles; pragmatic and logical, but also excited by innovation and thinking outside of the box.
Education And Experience
Preference is for a candidate to have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and have at least two years of work experience related to this role. There is a desire for a degree in business, economics, planning, or public administration. There is a desire for a candidate that has previously worked in local government. Open to considering other combinations of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This is light working requiring minimal physical movement. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina; considerable knowledge of word processing and the Microsoft Office Suite; considerable knowledge of social media platforms.
Program
Benefits
Cost to Employee (PPP)
Insurance Benefits
Medical Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $1,500; Family: $3,000
- Doctor Visits:
- Primary: $25 co-pay; Specialist: $50 co-pay
- Preventative care: no charge
- Prescriptions: covered
- No cost to employee
- Employee/Child: $151.99
- Employee/Children: $325.29
- Employee/Spouse: $393.54
- Employee/Family: $699.72
Dental Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $50; Family: $150
- Fiscal Year Maximum benefit: $1,500
- Diagnostic and Preventive Care paid at 100%
- Basic Services paid at 80%
- Crowns, Inlays Services paid at 50%
- No cost to employee
- Employee/Child: $11.30
- Employee/Children: $26.14
- Employee/Spouse: $12.73
- Employee/Family: $34.91
Vision Insurance
Community Eye Care
- Eye Exam once a year: $10 co-pay
- $180 allowance for eyewear annually: $10 co-pay
- Employee only: $5.36
- Employee/Spouse: $10.18
- Employee/Family: $15.00
Life Insurance & Accidental
The Hartford Life Insurance Co.
- $25,000 Life; $25,000 Accidental for employee
- Dependent Life available
- Supplemental Life available
- No cost to employee
- Employee paid; $0.45
- Employee paid; cost varies by age, no contribution from the County
VOYA
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Short term disability
- Price varies however, employee paid
Employee Assistance Program
BHS
800-327-2251
- 24-hour access to services
- Professional consultation by phone
- Connections and referrals to additional supports and services as needed
- Services are provided for you as well as your family
- Up to 5 sessions per condition
- No cost to employee
Paid Time Off
Vacation
- Maximum accumulation of 225 (1950 employees) or 240 hours (2080 employees). Time over 225 or 240 hours at the end of the year will convert to sick leave.
- No cost to employee
Sick Leave
- Earned at a rate of 7.5, 8, 12 hours per month
- No maximum accumulation
- No cost to employee
Paid Holidays
- 12 paid Holidays per year; paid birthday leave; 2 paid wellness days
- No cost to employee
Transfer of Service
- If you previously worked for another NC local or state government agency, you may be eligible to transfer up to 10 years of credible service to earn vacation at a higher accrual rate (verification from your former employer is required).
- No cost to employee
Retirement
Retirement
Local Government Employees Retirement System
Full Retirement After
- 30 years of service credit; OR
- Age 60 with 25 years of service credit; OR
- Age 65 with 5 years of service credit.
- 6% of annual salary
NC 401(K) Plan
Empower
www.empower.com
- Contributions are tax-sheltered.
- Employees may make voluntary contributions.
- 10% penalty for withdrawal before you are 59 ½ years of age.
- You may sign up or change at any time.
- Employee paid
- No contribution from the County
Section 457 Plan
Empower
www.empower.com
- Contributions are tax-sheltered.
- Employees may make voluntary contributions.
- Employee paid
- No contribution from the County
Other Benefits
Credit Union Membership
(CIVIC)
- NC Local Government Employees Credit Union
- Bank fees may apply
Additional Benefits
Salary Progression
- Increased based on years of services and met minimal expectation on performance evaluation
- No cost to employee
At Warren County, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to offering a robust benefits package, we encourage eligible staff to take advantage of federal programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness to help reduce their student loan debt. Join our team and enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent benefits!
Additional Benefit Information can be found @ www.warrencountync.com.
The above list is not all inclusive of the benefits that are provided by Warren County Government.
Come join our team!
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