Positions in this series perform professional level work in developing, implementing and monitoring state, federal or local community, trade and/or economic enhancement or development programs or projects impacting communities, businesses and citizens of the state.

Positions at this level work under the direction of a higher level program manager, perform professional-level work, and assist in program development, research and implementation of state, federal and local programs.

Assists in program evaluation-related activities such as developing program evaluation plans, reviewing contractor compliance, maintaining program-specific data tracking systems, collecting and analyzing data to measure compliance and efficiencies, performing economic analysis, and integrating results into overall evaluation reports; 

Serves as a team member on a service delivery team; 

Coordinates workshops/seminars regarding specific projects or programs; 

Assists in developing and monitoring contracts; 

Represents the department at local, state, and regional meetings; 

Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and agency reports; 

Conducts research and preliminary analysis of data and makes recommendations to a higher level professional.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Positions typically require a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in community, trade or economic development.