Business Development Specialist / Grant Administrator

Polk County Government, county-seat Columbus, North Carolina is presently accepting applications for a full-time Business Development Specialist / Grant Administrator for it’s Planning Department. The position reports to the Planning Director.

Polk County Government offers a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus for all full-time and part-time regular new hires.

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Resumes welcome in addition to application.

General Statement of Duties

Performs administrative work, involving economic development, planning, zoning and grant administration. Work is autonomous with minimal supervision, reporting directly to the Department Head, while serving as part of a team and working with other departments and jurisdiction.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

v Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in related field.

v Preferred Bachelor degree or related field experience.

v Equivalent of education, experience and training; minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional office setting.

v Successful pre-employment drug screen.

v Successful criminal Background check.

Physical Demands:

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Polk County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Polk County recognizes that its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender expression. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity by the use of a consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing positions and vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the local job service office, or other agencies providing job information to the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,844.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,844