Community Development Specialist I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4806343) Apply  Community Development Specialist I Salary $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 24-15562 Department Dept of Transportation Division Communications Office Opening Date 01/29/2025 Closing Date 2/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Community Development Specialist I Position Number 60015704 Salary Grade NC12 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work The Community Development Specialist I (CDS I) is the primary field contact with GHSP customers. This position is responsible for the solicitation of targeted traffic safety projects. The CDS I is also responsible for the review of applications for their assigned geographic and target areas. 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 I provides development, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation for the federally funded traffic safety grants once they are implemented. Extensive auditing of time sheets, job descriptions, procurement policies, activity records, invoices for reimbursement, etc. are required. This position will provide oversight for all types of traffic safety projects funded through GHSP. This position will provide direction, oversight, and coordination for traffic safety programs. This includes grant development, implementation, public information/education, and evaluation in partnership with GHSP staff and State and local agencies identified through contacts, written proposals submitted for review, and other traffic safety advocates implementing programs identified in the Highway Safety Plan. This position will also review and approve regional and programmatic grant applications that apply to the Highway Safety Plan based on problem identification and solutions based on local and State crash data 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. Develop follow-up plans to address grant program issues that are not meeting expectations. Program content could involve any or all types of traffic safety programs, to include impaired driving, occupant protection, child passenger safety, speeding, distracted driving, non-motorized (bicycle and pedestrian safety), traffic records, school bus safety, teen drivers, senior drivers, etc. 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 Assistant Director 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: + Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate verbally and in writing details of policies, procedures, and regulations. + Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision. + Experience with managing grants or projects including programmatic and financial aspects. + Experience with computers and business software including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or databases. + Experience working with other partners at all levels (executive, middle management and front line) to implement programs that can affect change in behavior related to highway safety. Additional Expectations: Selected applicant must be able to lift up to 20 pounds 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 three 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 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 ability you have demonstrated in researching, interpreting, and composing written communication detailing policies, procedures, and regulations? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 03 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to research, interpret, and compose written communication detailing policies, procedures, and regulations. 04 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have with demonstrated planning, scheduling, and carrying out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 05 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to plan, schedule, and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal supervision. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience working with grants or projects including programmatic and policy aspects? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 07 Explain how you have experience working with grants or projects including programmatic and policy aspects. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with computers and business software including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or database? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 09 Explain how you have experience with computers and business software including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and/or database. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience working with other partners in highway safety or related areas at all levels (executive, middle management and front line) to implement programs that can affect change in behavior related to highway safety or related areas? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience working with other partners in highway safety or related areas at all levels (executive, middle management and front line) to implement programs that can affect change in behavior related to highway safety or related areas. 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