Department:

Planning and Development Services

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As the Neighborhood Services Specialist you will work on a variety of neighborhood initiatives and programs including neighborhood grants, community outreach and programming, neighborhood planning, and civic engagement programs. In this role, you will work closely with neighborhood associations, community organizations, non-profits, businesses, and government agencies, and serve as a key community contact and resource for neighborhoods. Apply today!Facilitate implementation of the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Programs (NIGP). Coordinate with interdepartmental reviews and site visits with other County subject matter experts, implement program policies and propose amendments, manage the budgeting and financial payment process with applicants and selected vendors, administer the approval process, and serve as the liaison for the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee.Implement and assist in the development of Neighborhood Services programs and initiatives that match County goals, objectives, and policies. Secure speakers, research, and develop content, prepare agendas, process registrations, plan and handle logistics, and conduct post-program evaluations.Coordinate community outreach and engagement projects/events/workshops/neighborhood meetings/classes/webinars for County projects by providing strategic input and advice to other county departments and may include logistical support and attendance as needed. Facilitate special projects with citizens/neighborhood groups and county departments as needed.Assist with community outreach efforts outreach and engagement initiatives for the Neighborhood Planning/ Neighborhood Capital Improvement Program.Coordinate citizen communication through the Neighborhood Services newsletter, web information, and social media through the Planning and Development department’s public notice coordinator and occasionally the Communications department. Contribute to the management of neighborhood contact database, and registrations, and collaborate with other departments on the use of contacts.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

To thrive in this position, you must have -

An Associate degree in Communications, Environmental Education, Planning, or a related field AND two (2) years of related experience.-OR- A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field AND one (1) year of related experience.-OR- Related community events/activities planning may substitute for the required education.A valid Florida Drivers license at the time of hire.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $52,936.00 - $54,080.00/ annually, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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