Economic And Community Development Agent

Introduction

Department of Economic and Community Development

Do you want to be at the forefront of helping businesses turn smart energy strategies into measurable economic advantage? If so, join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), is currently recruiting an Economic And Community Development Agent.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday | 8:30am-5:00pm
• Location:
  
  Hartford, CT
• Hybrid schedule. Currently DECD employees are required to be in the office for one day (Wednesday) a week. Days in the office may increase.

The position will focus on industry-specific programming, including, but not limited to, innovation.

This role evolves the sector focus beyond innovation economy, to better encapsulate the economic opportunities associated with an all-of-the-above innovation and technology strategy and focus on industry needs. In the near-term, the role continues to educate and assist companies through innovative operational efficiency initiatives.

The role focuses on practical cost mitigation, strategic partnerships, and future-facing market opportunities.

This position is critical to manage existing partnerships, federal grant programs, and other initiatives as well as to foster new relationships.

DECD is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy. The agency takes a comprehensive approach to economic development that incorporates community development, transportation, education, and arts and culture.

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• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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