**Agency**Dept of Commerce**Division**Rural , Economic Development**Job Classification Title**Community Planner II (NS)**Position Number**60081174**Grade**NC14The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.**Description of Work****Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.**Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission.
Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or updated.
Applicants may not reapply to this vacancy to submit additional information or documentation, regardless of withdrawal status.****\*\*\*Recruitment range is $52,592 - $72,416\*\***This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based on the business need.**\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy\*\*****Description of Work:**The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section within the Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) administers federal and state-funded programs designed to support economic development, neighborhood revitalization, housing recovery, and infrastructure improvements across North Carolina. The unit ensures compliance with HUD regulations, environmental standards, and cross-cutting federal requirements while providing technical assistance and oversight to local governments and subrecipients.* Review and process complex environmental review records and Requests for Release of Funds to ensure compliance with NEPA and HUD regulations for CDBG and related programs.* Provide technical assistance, monitoring, and consultation to grantees and subrecipients on federal and state requirements, including Fair Housing, Section 3, labor standards, and procurement policies.* Coordinate interagency reporting, support statewide planning documents, and conduct site monitoring and training to maintain program integrity.* Lead compliance data collection, track project progress, and exercise authority to approve or deny environmental reviews and regulatory plans.**About the Rural Economic Development Division:**The Rural Economic Development Division heads up a growing number of grant programs, and provide planning services, analysis and identification of resources needed to strengthen rural economic and community development projects.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences:****To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.
Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).**Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:* Experience applying and interpreting regulations such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program requirements, Fair Housing Act, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Civil Rights compliance.* Experience conducting environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and processing Requests for Release of Funds (RROFs) for federally funded programs.* Experience reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring accuracy of compliance-related reports such as Annual Performance Reports, Semi-Annual Labor Standards Reports, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.* Experience in providing training and technical assistance to local governments, subrecipients, and internal staff on compliance requirements; ability to clearly communicate complex regulations both orally and in writing.* Experience with implementing and monitoring cross-cutting requirements including Equal Opportunity, Section 504 accessibility standards, and procurement regulations under 2 CFR Part 200.**Incentives of NC State Employment:**We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:* 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave* North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna* Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision* NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans* WeSave Employee Discounts* Eligibility for theLearn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the .It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.
Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.**Supplemental and Contact Information**:
The
is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.**We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.****Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.****Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.**Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the
portal.**\*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\*** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.
Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered #J-18808-Ljbffr
Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or updated.
Applicants may not reapply to this vacancy to submit additional information or documentation, regardless of withdrawal status.****\*\*\*Recruitment range is $52,592 - $72,416\*\***This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement based on the business need.**\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy\*\*****Description of Work:**The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section within the Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) administers federal and state-funded programs designed to support economic development, neighborhood revitalization, housing recovery, and infrastructure improvements across North Carolina. The unit ensures compliance with HUD regulations, environmental standards, and cross-cutting federal requirements while providing technical assistance and oversight to local governments and subrecipients.* Review and process complex environmental review records and Requests for Release of Funds to ensure compliance with NEPA and HUD regulations for CDBG and related programs.* Provide technical assistance, monitoring, and consultation to grantees and subrecipients on federal and state requirements, including Fair Housing, Section 3, labor standards, and procurement policies.* Coordinate interagency reporting, support statewide planning documents, and conduct site monitoring and training to maintain program integrity.* Lead compliance data collection, track project progress, and exercise authority to approve or deny environmental reviews and regulatory plans.**About the Rural Economic Development Division:**The Rural Economic Development Division heads up a growing number of grant programs, and provide planning services, analysis and identification of resources needed to strengthen rural economic and community development projects.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences:****To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.
Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).**Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:* Experience applying and interpreting regulations such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program requirements, Fair Housing Act, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Civil Rights compliance.* Experience conducting environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and processing Requests for Release of Funds (RROFs) for federally funded programs.* Experience reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring accuracy of compliance-related reports such as Annual Performance Reports, Semi-Annual Labor Standards Reports, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.* Experience in providing training and technical assistance to local governments, subrecipients, and internal staff on compliance requirements; ability to clearly communicate complex regulations both orally and in writing.* Experience with implementing and monitoring cross-cutting requirements including Equal Opportunity, Section 504 accessibility standards, and procurement regulations under 2 CFR Part 200.**Incentives of NC State Employment:**We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:* 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave* North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna* Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision* NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans* WeSave Employee Discounts* Eligibility for theLearn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the .It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.
Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.**Supplemental and Contact Information**:
The
is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.**We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.****Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.****Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.**Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the
portal.**\*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\*** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.
Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered #J-18808-Ljbffr