Community Development Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Community Development Analyst The Office of Community Engagement within the Ohio Department of Development is presently hiring for a Community Development Analyst where you will play a vital role in monitoring and supporting community agencies and training providers across Ohio. As a Community Development Analyst you will ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, provide hands-on guidance, and help improve the delivery of energy assistance programs like the Electric Partnership Program (EPP) and Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). What you’ll be doing: Monitor local public and private non-profit agencies implementing EPP and HWAP for compliance with federal and state regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned agencies; conduct on-site reviews of program files and grant activities. Assess agency compliance with regulations such as the Ohio Revised Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Development/OCE policies, EPP and HWAP manuals, and the Ohio Standard Work Specifications (SWS). Write detailed monitoring reports; identify areas of non-compliance, and outline corrective actions. Review and track agency responses to monitoring reports; ensure corrective actions are implemented and issues are resolved. Provide training and technical assistance on EPP and HWAP administrative processes to agencies, local governments, grant administrators, and other stakeholders. Process and review grant documents including proposals, amendments, budget revisions, reimbursement requests, and other administrative submissions. Evaluate agency performance and assist with performance ratings. Attend and lead energy-related meetings and training seminars; maintain records and documentation related to agency oversight. Provide professional, customer-focused service to internal and external stakeholders. Travel as required, may include overnight stays. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. This position requires you to work in the office, Monday-Friday. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Requirements

• 36 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, city and regional planning, sociology, social services or political science; 12 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor local public and private non-profit agencies implementing EPP and HWAP for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned agencies; conduct on-site reviews of program files and grant activities.
• Assess agency compliance with regulations such as the Ohio Revised Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Development/OCE policies, EPP and HWAP manuals, and the Ohio Standard Work Specifications (SWS).
• Write detailed monitoring reports; identify areas of non-compliance, and outline corrective actions.
• Review and track agency responses to monitoring reports; ensure corrective actions are implemented and issues are resolved.
• Provide training and technical assistance on EPP and HWAP administrative processes to agencies, local governments, grant administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Process and review grant documents including proposals, amendments, budget revisions, reimbursement requests, and other administrative submissions.
• Evaluate agency performance and assist with performance ratings.
• Attend and lead energy-related meetings and training seminars; maintain records and documentation related to agency oversight.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel as required, may include overnight stays.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed