Community Development Specialist II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4838717) Apply  Community Development Specialist II Salary $58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-02222 Department Dept of Transportation Division Communications Office Opening Date 02/20/2025 Closing Date 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Community Development Specialist II Position Number 60015702 Salary Grade NC17 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work The Community Development Specialist II (CDS II) is a primary field contact with GHSP customers and supervises the grant management section of GHSP. This position is responsible for the solicitation of targeted traffic safety projects. The CDS II oversees the review of applications. Once agencies are selected for potential funding the CDS II must work with applicants to develop project contracts and negotiate the terms of the contract. The CDS II oversees the development, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation for the federally funded traffic safety grants once they are implemented. Extensive auditing of electronic files, time sheets, job descriptions, procurement policies, activity records, invoices for reimbursement, miscellaneous grantee requests etc. are required. This position will provide direction, oversight, and coordination for traffic safety programs identified in the State Highway Safety Plan. This includes grant development, implementation, public information/education, and evaluation in partnership with GHSP staff and State and local agencies. This position will prepare grant applications to receive funding for highway safety programs in North Carolina and review and approve regional and programmatic grant applications and recommend programs that will save lives and reduce injuries resulting from traffic crashes. This position will monitor and evaluate regional and programmatic grant programs to determine if they are impacting the problem and using resources in both an effective and efficient manner on an ongoing basis under federal and state requirements. Develop follow-up plans to address grant program issues that are not meeting expectations. Oversee day-to-day operations of the grants management staff. This position will also monitor regional and programmatic grant activity through telephone contacts, quarterly reports, written correspondence, and other documentation in compliance with the monitoring policy on an ongoing basis as well as schedule and conduct regional and programmatic on-site monitoring reviews as required by Federal guidelines to analyze operational and financial methods to ensure the GHSP’s grant requirements are followed. The successful applicant will attend GHSP sponsored events, represent the GHSP at local, State, regional and national highway safety meetings, conferences, workshops, training seminars, legislative meetings, and other activities and represent the GHSP at various State agency meetings to provide information on traffic records and traffic safety programs. The successful applicant will also manage traffic safety programs projects as assigned by the Director or Program Supervisor and communicate to the GHSP staff on information gained from highway safety meetings and conferences. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Experience in Federal grant management functions, including the ability to carefully review and analyze complex financial and program reports, grant compliance, and claims processing + Experience supervising staff by directing work activities and setting priorities + Demonstrated ability to understand complex Federal grant requirements and apply those requirements to grantees + Possess computer skills necessary to perform assigned tasks Additional Expectations: + Selected applicant must be able to lift up to 20 pounds + Position requires travel (sometimes overnight) for conferences and work events + Good communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail are required Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Kayde-ann Miller-Ford (919) 814-3651 / kymillerford@ncdot.gov Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes the level of experience in Federal grant management functions, including the ability to carefully review and analyze complex financial and program reports, grant compliance, and claims processing? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 03 Explain how you have experience in Federal grant management functions, including the ability to carefully review and analyze complex financial and program reports, grant compliance, and claims processing. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising staff by directing work activities and setting priorities? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 05 Explain how you have experience supervising staff by directing work activities and setting priorities. 06 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated understanding complex Federal grant requirements and applying those requirements to grantees? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 07 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to understand complex Federal grant requirements and apply those requirements to grantees 08 Which of the following best describes your level of computer skills necessary to perform assigned tasks? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have computer skills necessary to perform assigned tasks. 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