Economic And Community Development Agent

Introduction

\r\n\r\nDepartment of Economic and Community Development\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe�State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), is accepting applications for an Economic And Community Development Agent.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is within the CT Office of the Arts (COA), a partner to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) tasked with ensuring that the benefits derived from participating in the Arts are available to every citizen of the state. COA is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and receives matching funding from the state. As such, COA is guided by the mission, vision, and goals of the NEA.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCONTINUE TO ENJOY\r\n\r\n\r\n Our�State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n Full Time, 40 hours per week\r\n Monday through Friday schedule | some weekend work may be required\r\n First shift hours, 8.5 hours/day to be scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm (including a half hour lunch)\r\n Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT�\r\n Hybrid opportunity, combination of in-office and telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy��\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThis position is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and stewarding relationships that promote the economic and community development strategies of the CT Office of the Arts, which support the overall work of the DECD. Specifically, this position manages and develops the Cultural District program (a statutory program of the COA/DECD) and all programs that support the development of vibrant, arts-rich municipalities.\r\nDuties include:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ensures the growth and sustainability of the state Cultural District program\r\n Partners with organizations that provide support for the Cultural District program and the needs of Cultural District members, including but not limited to the Air Collaborative and CT Main Street\r\n Provides support, management, and capacity building tools to COAs Designated Regional Service Organizations, including developing, collecting, creating, and presenting information regarding program success that is backed by data\r\n Managing grant programs associated with the Cultural District program and the Designated Regional Service Organizations\r\n\r\n\r\nThe successful candidate should have knowledge of grant management procedures and software, data collection, and event planning. In addition, candidate should be enthusiastic about working as a member of a team that uses big picture thinking about arts innovation to develop vibrant and healthy communities.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCareer progression pathway within the State of\r\nConnecticut, with three connected steps labeled ‘Assistant Economic And\r\nCommunity Development Agent,’ followed by ‘Economic And Community Development\r\nAgent,’ and ending with ‘Community Development Specialist.’ The ‘Economic And Community\r\nDevelopment Agent,’ step is visually highlighted as it is the current opening.\r\nA slogan on the left reads ‘Start, Stay, Grow with the State of Connecticut.'\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\nDECD is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy. The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\n\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.��\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.\r\n\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Economic and Community Development and Housing this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in developing and promoting economic and community development programs.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n Promotes and coordinates\r\n economic, housing and community development activities and programs;\r\n Advises municipalities\r\n in developing comprehensive community development plans;\r\n Establishes and\r\n maintains contacts with and provides technical assistance to businesses and\r\n industries within and outside state;\r\n Performs specialized\r\n analyses and evaluations for development of standardized data and specific\r\n forecasts, performance indicators and preparation of statistical information\r\n needed to meet guidelines and requirements of funding agencies;\r\n Establishes and\r\n maintains contact with customers;\r\n Advises customers\r\n undertaking community development activity;\r\n Assists businesses and\r\n industries locating or expanding operations in Connecticut;\r\n Identifies economic,\r\n housing and/or community development resources available to businesses and\r\n industries and coordinates services;\r\n Reviews plans and\r\n proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and department\r\n requirements;\r\n Identifies and assesses\r\n customer needs and evaluates customer financial capacity and reliability;\r\n Acts as liaison between\r\n customers, business and financial organizations and government agencies;\r\n Conducts feasibility\r\n reviews;\r\n Underwrites proposals\r\n and makes appropriate recommendations;\r\n Negotiates financial\r\n packages with customers relying on municipal, state, federal and private resources\r\n and programs;\r\n Advocates on customer\r\n behalf requests for financial assistance and or related services;\r\n Coordinates and tracks\r\n proposals through departmental approval process;\r\n Prepares commitment\r\n letters, financial, statistical and administrative reports as needed;\r\n Assesses, develops\r\n and/or promotes domestic and international markets for Connecticut products;\r\n Develops and promotes\r\n Connecticut as a destination for business to out of state and international\r\n customers;\r\n Coordinates a marketing\r\n or promotion program;\r\n Develops, coordinates\r\n and conducts workshops, conferences and seminars to promote business\r\n development assistance;\r\n Assists communities in\r\n planning and developing housing, industrial parks and promoting business\r\n development;\r\n Provides technical\r\n assistance in grant application;\r\n May negotiate leasing or\r\n other contractual agreements for business opportunities of state owned\r\n facilities;\r\n May monitor and support\r\n business activities to maximize benefits of negotiated agreements;\r\n May monitor work\r\n performance of consultants;\r\n May monitor programs to\r\n ensure compliance;\r\n Performs related duties\r\n as required.\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n local, state and federal\r\n economic, housing and community development programs and resources;\r\n local, state and federal\r\n laws, regulations and policies pertaining to economic, housing and community\r\n development;\r\n budgetary and financial\r\n principles and practices;\r\n planning principles and\r\n practices;\r\n comprehensive community\r\n development principles and practices;\r\n industry practices,\r\n markets and location issues;\r\n economic development\r\n assistance programs and financing;\r\n marketing principles and\r\n techniques;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n oral and written\r\n communication skills;\r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skill in planning,\r\n organizing and negotiating urban or economic and community development\r\n activities;\r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n establish and maintain\r\n effective working relationships;\r\n utilize computer\r\n software;\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of\r\nprofessional experience in corporate marketing and business development or\r\nbusiness experience including residential and/or commercial financing to\r\ninclude leverage financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis\r\nor project management experience with industrial, environmental, housing or\r\ncommunity development projects to include public financing or experience in\r\nurban planning and development.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in assisting in developing and promoting economic and community development programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College training may be\r\n substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester\r\n hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4)\r\n years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n A Master’s degree in a\r\n related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General\r\n Experience.\r\n Successful completion of\r\n a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of\r\n Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and\r\n Special Experience.\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience working in the CT Office of the Arts economic and community development program/s\r\n Experience in a leadership role at an arts-based business or non-profit organization\r\n Experience applying the AIR Collaborative Economic Development model in community or economic development planning\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196\r\nof the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions\r\nthat share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for\r\nadministrative purposes.� As such, a job\r\nclass is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n