Moore Co. Community Development Planner

Community Development Planner for Planning and Community Development:
Hiring Range $43,158 - $48,768. Full time. Performs professional and administrative work directing the activities of the Community Development Division within the Planning and Community Development Department. This position assesses housing and community development needs, developing plans and programs addressing those needs, applying for an administering grants, and coordinating and cooperating with various public, nonprofit, and private organizations in developing and administering housing and community development programs. This position assists in planning work related to disaster recovery, economic development, community facilities, demographic studies, and other related areas. Work is performed under the general supervision of the
Planning and Community Development Director. Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of the Community Development Block Grant Program and related community development and revitalization grant programs; strong skills in written and oral communication, computer use and information analysis and public presentations; Ability to deal with complex public and intergovernmental policy issues; Ability to balance multiple priorities within an established deadline; Ability to interpret and apply statutory and regulatory guidelines for grant projects; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, County officials, other agencies and the general public.
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina
Driver Licenses. Education and Experience: Any combination of
education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, political science, planning or related field and extensive experience in professional grant writing and administration. Deadline for
applications: June 6, 2008

Please send your application to Moore County Human Resources, Post Office
Box 905, Carthage, NC 28327. If you have any questions regarding the
careers listed below or any positions within county government, please contact the HR Office at 910-947-6362 or email us at
hr@moorecountync.gov. Any person with a disability who may need an
accommodation in order to apply for a position must contact the Human Resources.