The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is currently seeking energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Community and Economic Development Administrator. The WPCOG is an innovative and forward-thinking organization dedicated to addressing planning issues for the region. Situated in the beautiful rolling hills and mountains of western North Carolina, WPCOG is a regional governmental agency owned by the 28 local governments in the region and organized in 1968 to provide long-range planning, technical assistance, and regional delivery of services. Our organization is one of 16 regional councils in North Carolina formed under NC General Statutes 160A 470-478. Local governments eligible for WPCOG membership include Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties located in Western NC and the 24 cities and towns within those counties.
WPCOG is organized into seven departments including: Administration; Area Agency on Aging; Community and Economic Development; Community and Regional Planning; Finance; Regional Housing Authority; and Workforce Development.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
The Community and Economic Development Department assists local governments in providing affordable, decent, and safe housing, and infrastructure improvements for residents of the Western Piedmont through application preparation and administration of local and State grants and serves as a catalyst for job creation by assisting local industries through building reuse grants.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator manages and administers a variety of direct and indirect grant management assistance primarily in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding but also in other available state and federal grant assistance relating directly or indirectly to community development, economic improvement, housing, and the environment. The Community and Economic Development Administrator work includes a significant amount of effort in direct assistance to local government members and others with direct grant management of awarded federal and state grants, which may include grant writing and development of project direction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This position is open until filled.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and WPCOG application to Human Resources Coordinator, Tasmin Mack, at WPCOG, P.O. Box 9026, Hickory, NC 28603. Emailing application materials is acceptable, [email protected]. Questions should be directed to Tasmin at (828) 485-4275. Final candidates will be subject to an interview process. The WPCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The hiring range for this position begins at $55,400. New hires are eligible for up to a 5% increase with the successful completion of probationary period.
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