Community Development Representative

SEH • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $82,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Community Development Representative to join our talented Civil team! Why our employee-owners love SEH: "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer Why you’ll love SEH: Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training Work arrangements that promote work/life balance Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice This Opportunity: Develop grants and funding strategy for public infrastructure projects, on behalf of clients and in collaboration with SEH’s planning team and other SEH practice groups. Prepare high-quality outcomes-driven funding applications (local, state and federal). Serve as Project Manager for grant assistance contracts; manage scope, schedule and budget. Assist municipal clients with the administration of successfully funded projects. Organize and track projects requiring funding, as well as local, state, federal funding programs. Support business development activities with funding assessment and opportunities. Demonstrate general knowledge of federal policy and grant guidelines. Prepare community plans (i.e., comprehensive plans, strategic plans, and redevelopment plans), economic development tools and work with governmental agencies to implement recommendations from the plan. Lead public engagement exercises. Research, collect, verify, and analyze data from various sources for use in planning documents. Prepare and present land use planning documents, economic development, environmental and transportation planning reports This opportunity is open to candidate residing in the following areas: Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL

Requirements

• Ability to effectively and concisely communicate and present information to clients and SEH teams.
• Grant strategy and writing experience for government programs.
• Development of agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings.
• Development of high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work well with multiple deadlines and flexibility to adapt to unanticipated client requests for grant development support.
• Development of quality and timely deliverables.
• Proven people management experience, leading diverse teams.
• Participation in business development activities.
• General project and task management.
• Participation in internal and external grants management-related training.
• Experience with GIS mapping.
• Residency in Northern Florida or Southern Georgia.
• This position requires an MVR records check verifying that you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the requirements of SEH’s Driving Program.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) Associate Degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in community planning, economic development, or municipal project funding/grant writing.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site inspections/visits, etc. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical written materials, plans, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop grants and funding strategy for public infrastructure projects, on behalf of clients and in collaboration with SEH’s planning team and other SEH practice groups.
• Prepare high-quality outcomes-driven funding applications (local, state and federal).
• Serve as Project Manager for grant assistance contracts; manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Assist municipal clients with the administration of successfully funded projects.
• Organize and track projects requiring funding, as well as local, state, federal funding programs.
• Support business development activities with funding assessment and opportunities.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of federal policy and grant guidelines.
• Prepare community plans (i.e., comprehensive plans, strategic plans, and redevelopment plans), economic development tools and work with governmental agencies to implement recommendations from the plan.
• Lead public engagement exercises.
• Research, collect, verify, and analyze data from various sources for use in planning documents.
• Prepare and present land use planning documents, economic development, environmental and transportation planning reports

Benefits

• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree