North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) 

Grants/Economic Development Specialist 

North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) is seeking a full-time Grants/Economic Development Specialist to assist the communities of our three counties in North Central Alabama (Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties). This position is primarily responsible for researching, preparing, and administering various grants such as ARC, CDBG, EDA, LWCF, RTP, TAP, etc., as well as assisting with planning studies and reports; city and regional planning for economic and community development, provision of technical assistance to local governments, implementation activities, and other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications: BA/BS degree in Planning or other field. Experience in grant preparation and administration of 1 year required. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to narcog.jobs@narcog.org or dschaefer@narcog.org by close of business Friday, June 9, 2023 or until filled. NARCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent Benefits Package. Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) Tier 1 benefits + 457(b) retirement option, 11 holidays + 2 additional holidays, 10+ days of annual leave, 12+ days of sick leave, admin leave, medical, dental, vision insurance (100% premium paid by NARCOG), life insurance, supplemental insurance, annual leave cash-out option, travel reimbursement, access to agency vehicles, college loan forgiveness.

Beginning Salary is $47,465.60. Salary Grade 10. Full-time. Exempt.
This position reports to the Planning Director.

About North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG): NARCOG is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and the livability of communities within Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan Counties. We connect families to programs and services that help older adults and disabled individuals. We connect regional and community leaders, organizations, and businesses to resources that create more vibrant and livable communities.

Learn more at www.narcog.org or https://www.facebook.com/narcogal/

Top of Alabama Regional Council of Government

Economic Development & Planning Director 

The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Government (TARCOG) is looking for an energetic, tenacious, directed, and organized Economic Development & Planning Director to lead and manage government and grant funded projects in our five-county service area (DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall).

The Economic Development & Planning Director leads a team of six professionals (Principal and Associate Planners (2), Community and Economic Development Specialist, Grant Administrator) is responsible for promoting and nurturing economic development and planning and help foster the strategic and economically supportable alliances and partnerships, providing technical assistance and consultation among government members in TARCOG’s five county (Dekalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall) service area. Specific objectives include, but are not limited to: 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Reviews, writes, and manages grants, contracts, and related regulations awarded to TARCOG for economic development and planning to plan/schedule work assignments and to become familiar with regulations so that tasks are accomplished, and programs are administered in accordance with applicable guidelines. Maintains records/files of grants and contracts and related activities to document such activities for monitoring by awarding agencies and to prepare timely reports as required by awarding agencies.

• Reviews and approves all technical written material and reports produced by ED&P staff to assure timeliness, accuracy, and quality of acceptable standards prior to publication. Updates Executive Director on program status, balance of work to be performed, and plans for accomplishing work.

• Performs monthly budget and project reviews to ensure status/updates and to prepare and submit necessary reports in a timely fashion.  Coordinates information with the Finance Director concerning expenditures, status of accounts, and status of invoices for ED&P contracts to establish and maintain budget expenditures and to ensure that invoices are being paid by appropriate agencies.

• Supervises ED&P staff using meetings, memoranda, reports, conversations, etc. to assign and coordinate tasks and GIS functions, review work, solve problems and conflicts, determine training needs, counsel employees on performance, set goals, etc. 

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least four years of related work experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years post graduate work in one of the above areas with at least five years of experience in the field of planning and/or economic/community development.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing skills, with both grant writing and grant administration experience.
• Exceptional oral communication skills for preparing and presenting plans, grant reports, and other related projects to elected officials and local, state, and national partners/partner organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with local government officials and other regional stakeholders.
• Capacity to work on several projects or issues simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to conduct or facilitate surveys or public hearings throughout the five-county region to acquire program input and determine priorities.
• Presents periodic reports to the TARCOG Board of Directors, member governments, community leaders and other organizational partners to provide summaries of programs, introduce new programs, and respond to requests for information.
• Ability to attend workday and evening meetings throughout the five-county region.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.

Please visit http://tarcog.us/ for more details about TARCOG.

This is a full-time, in-person position located at TARCOG offices in Huntsville, AL. This position is not eligible for full-time remote work.

Salary (based upon qualifications and experience): $72,000 – $95,000; Full benefits package.

To apply, submit a résumé and brief cover letter to TARCOG’s HR Manager at hr@tarcog.us by Friday, May 26^th, 2023.

TARCOG is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama 

Alabama Business Intelligence Center Team 

Economic Development Analyst

The Alabama Business Intelligence Center (AL BI Center) generates actionable data insights for the recruitment and retention of Alabama businesses. The first comprehensive statewide research hub of its kind, AL BI Center proactively mitigates risk and identifies opportunities for targeted business growth and development with the goal of securing new investment throughout the state.

AL BI Center is a part of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA). EDPA has provided economic development research support for State, Regional and local allies for more than 30 years. EDPA is a private, non-profit organization supported by more than 60 Corporate Partners. EDPA is governed by a board of directors composed of the state’s top business leaders committed to the economic growth of Alabama. EDPA is the private sector’s means for contributing to Alabama’s economic development success. Our unique structure allows us to work closely with state, regional, corporate and local organizations. In addition, we help innovative startups and entrepreneurs Start, Stay and Grow in Alabama through Alabama Launchpad, which is a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama Foundation.

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Alabama Department of Commerce
Senior Project Manager or Project Manager

The Alabama Department of Commerce, a state government agency, is seeking to hire an experienced economic development professional for either the role of Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.  As a team member in the Business Recruitment and Retention division, the Project Manager’s role is to aggressively facilitate the investment and location decisions of companies actively considering Alabama for new locations or expansions.  The job requires the development of strong partnerships with local and regional economic development allies, as well as extensive statewide, domestic, and international travel.

These positions are listed on the Alabama State Personnel Department’s (SPD) website www.personnel.alabama.gov.  Candidates must complete the examination for employment application forms listed on the registry as either Economic Development Representative 11357– Business Development Option – 337 (Project Manager), or Senior Project Manager – 11358 Business Development Option 337 (Senior Project Manager).  Candidates must be placed upon this registry to be eligible for employment in either classification.

Salary Range for Project Manager Position:  $48,300 – $89,479

Salary Range for Sr. Project Manager Position:  $66,331 – $111,667

Starting salary can be negotiable based upon experience and salary history.  Qualifications for both positions, and instructions for application are listed in the attached documents.

For questions or guidance on the application process, please contact:

Ted Clem

Director, Office of Business Recruitment and Retention

334-353-0938

ted.clem@commerce.alabama.gov