High Demand Career Initiative $40k to 50k, Workforce ...

Title: Division:

Duties and Responsibilities:

High Demand Career Initiative Program Specialist

Entry Salary:

$40k to 50k, commensurate with experience

Workforce

Location:

Atlanta, GA

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, addressing macro level workforce issues, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts events and location for film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.

Governor Deal launched the High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI) in January 2014. During the first two years of HDCI, the primary focus of the initiative was to engage the private sector by collecting information about their present and future workforce needs. HDCI received a clear and consistent message regarding workforce needs in Georgia: an effectively trained workforce is essential to the sustainability of Georgia businesses. In response to this message, HDCI has been divided into two tracks: one focused on developing statewide solutions through the HDCI Industry Task Forces and the other on building regional infrastructures for communication and collaboration between the public and private sectors through the HDCI Sector Partnerships.

Program Specialist duties will include:

Supporting the High Demand Career Initiative Program Manager in all efforts (outreach, planning, coordination, etc.).

Planning and conducting meetings for the HDCI Industry Task Forces and managing the ongoing tasks associated with the task forces.

Collaborating with the other HDCI Program Specialist to develop ideas, coordinate efforts, and assist with their responsibilities as needed.

Assisting the HDCI Program Manager with HDCI Sector Partnership efforts (to include travel throughout the state).

Coordinating with both public and private sector partners through written and oral communications.

Presenting to diverse groups (large and small) about HDCI and other related statewide programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications continued:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of closely related experience OR One year of professional level experience in economic development or project management.

Superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including professionalism and comfort in presenting to large groups.

Excellent customer service and time management skills. Proficiency with MS Office software (esp. Word and PowerPoint).

Georgia Department of Economic Development ? 75 Fifth Street, NW ? Suite 1200 ? Atlanta, Georgia 30308

 High level of ethical conduct; ability to work well with others and independently when necessary; ability to adapt quickly to change.

Must be willing to travel extensively within the state. Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Travel Required? Deadline

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more of closely related experience. One or more years in a role that included extensive public

speaking/presenting (small and large groups). Experience in facilitating/developing public-private partnerships. Experience working in data management and analytics. Demonstrated ability to conduct professional meetings with executives. Experience facilitating large meetings. Knowledge of Georgia state government structure and agencies.

Regular travel for speaking engagements and other events throughout the state.

Nights, Weekends Required?

Yes, as necessary

Open Until Filled; Apply ASAP. Resumes will be reviewed starting July 7, 2017 and earlier applicants have a better chance of being selected for an interview. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must submit your resume and cover letter (PDF format preferred) via e-mail to: jobs@ no later than the deadline listed above. Include the position title and location in the subject line of your e-mail. If you do not have internet access or require an accommodation because of a disability, please contact GDEcD Human Resources at 404-962-4000.

Additional Information for Applicants: All qualified candidates will be considered but may not receive an interview. Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications. Information on publicly posted social media accounts may be reviewed as part of the screening process. Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

Please note: To be considered for a salary offer above the entry level, the successful candidate MUST have most of the education and experience qualifications shown as preferred. To receive an offer at the top of the range, experience must exceed preferred level.

Applicants selected for hire will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history record check. Depending on the position, the background check may include education verification, credit check, and driving record. Additionally, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration if hired.

Please note: If travel is required, the selected candidate will be required to pay travel expenses (hotel, meals, etc.) up front and will be reimbursed within one week of expense statement approval.

GDEcD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Georgia Department of Economic Development ? 75 Fifth Street, NW ? Suite 1200 ? Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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