Economic Development Analyst Job Allentown area,Pennsylvania USA,Government

Position: Economic Development Analyst 1

THE POSITION
Build your future while helping communities grow! As an Economic Development Analyst 1 with the Department of Community and Economic Development, you will join a team that helps support funding for important local projects. You will assist with application reviews, answer questions from customers, and support programs that help towns improve services and infrastructure.

This role offers steady learning and meaningful public service.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the administration of grant programs by assisting with reviews, recommendations, and project oversight across several offices. As a Economic Development Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

Project Reviews:
Review program applications and provide initial recommendations to guide funding decisions
Eligibility Analysis:
Examine applications that require deeper analysis to determine if projects meet program rules
Applicant Support:
Request additional details from applicants to ensure all eligibility standards are met
Technical Assistance:
Provide guidance to internal and external customers on program requirements
Contract Preparation:
Prepare and distribute contract materials needed for various office programs
Payment Evaluation:
Review payment requests and supporting documents to confirm cost eligibility

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.