Positions in this series perform professional level work in developing, implementing and monitoring state, federal or local community, trade and/or economic enhancement or development programs or projects impacting communities, businesses and citizens of the state.

Positions at this level work under the direction of a higher level program manager, perform professional-level work, and assist in program development, research and implementation of state, federal and local programs.

Assists in program evaluation-related activities such as developing program evaluation plans, reviewing contractor compliance, maintaining program-specific data tracking systems, collecting and analyzing data to measure compliance and efficiencies, performing economic analysis, and integrating results into overall evaluation reports; 

Serves as a team member on a service delivery team; 

Coordinates workshops/seminars regarding specific projects or programs; 

Assists in developing and monitoring contracts; 

Represents the department at local, state, and regional meetings; 

Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and agency reports; 

Conducts research and preliminary analysis of data and makes recommendations to a higher level professional.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Positions typically require a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in community, trade or economic development.