Recruitment #260120-0517AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 1/23/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $65,979 - $83,953/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/5/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you an innovative professional looking for the next step in your career?

If so, we encourage you to read the posting below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting applications for an Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent in Hartford, CT.

What We Offer

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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday schedule
First shift hours, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
Hybrid opportunity, combination of in-office and telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy

THE ROLE

The Office of Community Development, within the Department of Economic and Community Development, administers capital funding grants through various state funding streams including Urban Act and the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF). In 2021, the Connecticut State Legislature created the CIF to foster economic development in Public Investment Communities, Alliance Districts and Distressed Communities across the state. CIF is overseen by a board of directors led by the CT Speaker of the House and the CT Senate President to recommend projects for the Governor’s approval and submission to the Bond Commission. CIF will provide up to $676 million to eligible municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations and community development corporations that operate within them. Eligible projects are capital improvements projects such as brownfield remediation, affordable housing, infrastructure, and new construction or renovation of public facilities. The Assistant Economic Community Development Agent in the Office of Community Development will work in outreach, grant application review and contracting for state funded capital grant projects.

About Us

The Department of Economic and Community Development is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy. The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture.

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Selection Plan

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Before You Apply

Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Economic and Community Development and Housing this class is accountable for assisting in developing and promoting economic and community development programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a limited range of duties in promoting and coordinating economic, housing and community development activities and programs;
Assists in project management activities;
Assists in providing technical assistance to a wide variety of customers within and outside state;
Advises municipalities in developing community development plans;
Identifies and assesses customer needs and evaluates customer financial capacity and reliability;
Reviews plans and proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and department requirements;
Identifies economic, housing and/or community development resources available to a wide variety of customers and coordinates services;
Conducts feasibility reviews;
Underwrites proposals and makes appropriate recommendations;
Assists in negotiating financial packages with customers relying on departmental approval process;
Coordinates and tracks proposals through departmental approval process;
Assists in preparing commitment letters, financial, statistical, technical and administrative reports as needed;
Assists in marketing or promotion of economic, housing and/or community development programs and projects;
Assists in developing, coordinating and conducting workshops, conferences and seminars;
Assists communities in planning, developing, publicizing and promoting economic, housing and community development projects;
Provides technical assistance with grant applications;
May act as a liaison among customers, business institutions and financial organizations and government agencies;
May monitor and support activities to maximize benefits of negotiated agreements;
May monitor work performance of consultants;
May monitor programs and projects to ensure compliance;
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of
- local, state and federal economic, housing and community development programs and resources;
- budgetary and financial principles and practices;
- economic, housing and community development principles and practices;
- local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies relating to economic, housing and community development;
- economic, housing and community development assistance programs and financing;
- real estate development;
- public relations principles;
Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- maintain records and prepare reports;
- utilize computer software.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Five (5) years of experience in corporate marketing and business development or business experience including residential and/or commercial financing to include leverage financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis or project management experience with industrial, environmental, housing or community development to include public financing or experience in urban planning and development.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with grant programs, including the application process, project implementation, and grant administration.
Experience working with economic development programs.
Experience with capital projects.
Experience working with municipalities and non-profit organizations.
Experience with contracting grants.

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent