Community Development Representative

Location: Tallahassee

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us(R).## You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Community Development Representative to join our talented Civil team!
** Why our employee-owners love SEH:*** "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst* "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst* "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!"

– Civil Engineer* "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer
** Why you’ll love SEH:
*** Collaborate on  of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
* Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
* Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
* Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
* Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
* Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice
** This Opportunity:
*** Develop grants and funding strategy for public infrastructure projects, on behalf of clients and in collaboration with SEH’s planning team and other SEH practice groups.
* Prepare high-quality outcomes-driven funding applications (local, state and federal).
* Serve as Project Manager for grant assistance contracts; manage scope, schedule and budget.
* Assist municipal clients with the administration of successfully funded projects.
* Organize and track projects requiring funding, as well as local, state, federal funding programs.
* Support business development activities with funding assessment and opportunities.
* Demonstrate general knowledge of federal policy and grant guidelines.
* Prepare community plans (i.e., comprehensive plans, strategic plans, and redevelopment plans), economic development tools and work with governmental agencies to implement recommendations from the plan.
* Lead public engagement exercises.
* Research, collect, verify, and analyze data from various sources for use in planning documents.
* Prepare and present land use planning documents, economic development, environmental and transportation planning reports
* This opportunity is open to candidate residing in the following areas:
Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL
** Essential

Qualifications:

*** Ability to effectively and concisely communicate and present information to clients and SEH teams.
* Grant strategy and writing experience for government programs.
* Development of agendas, meeting materials, and talking points in preparation for meetings.
* Development of high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key objectives and facilitate discussion across multiple stakeholders.
* Ability to work well with multiple deadlines and flexibility to adapt to unanticipated client requests for grant development support.
* Development of quality and timely deliverables.
* Proven people management experience, leading diverse teams.
* Participation in business development activities.
* General project and task management.
* Participation in internal and external grants management-related training.
* Experience with GIS mapping.
* Residency in Northern Florida or Southern Georgia.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Two (2) Associate Degree from an accredited college in a related field.
* Five (5) years of experience in community planning, economic development, or municipal project funding/grant writing.
* Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site inspections/visits, etc. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
* Ability to read, understand and interpret technical…