Lower Savannah Council of Government

Now Hiring – Planning, Community & Economic Development (PCED) Support Specialist

The Planning, Community & Economic Development (PCED) Support Specialist is an entry-level position designed to provide support across multiple program areas, including grant administration, housing, and regional planning. This role offers exposure to community development, public administration, and planning functions.

• Assist the Grants Manager with drafting, submitting, and tracking grant applications (e.g., CDBG, RIA, and other state/federal programs).
• Collect and analyze demographic, economic, and infrastructure data to support funding requests.
• Help prepare project scopes, budgets, and timelines in coordination with local governments.
• Track reporting deadlines and assist with compliance documentation.
• Provide administrative and technical support during project implementation, including communication with stakeholders and funders.

• Assist the Housing Manager with data collection, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Support intake and documentation for housing-related programs.
• Provide coordination support for housing initiatives, including outreach to partner agencies and local governments.
• Assist with updates to regional and local planning documents, including data collection, mapping, and draft plan elements.
• Support transportation and community development planning by gathering project data and participating in outreach activities.
• Provide technical assistance to local governments on zoning, land use, and related issues (under staff guidance).
• Develop GIS maps, demographic profiles, and other data-driven products.
• Attend planning and zoning meetings to observe and, over time, contribute to staff reports.
• Coordinate and attend Transportation Advisory meetings

• Excellent organizational skills to maintain records including written applications, and computer documents in a clear, concise, legible format.
• Strong oral and written skills are necessary to effectively communicate, perform public speaking, facilitate public meetings, and match the needs of local governments with the appropriate funding sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to planning & zoning, housing, community & economic development.

Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, geography, political science, or a related field and two years training in related field, or equivalent combination of education and three years training and progressively responsible experience in a governmental and/or nonprofit organization serving the public.