Assistant Project Manager

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment matters.

The Economic Development & Tourism Office of Rockingham County is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated. Assistant Project Manager provides essential support in advancing economic development projects and outreach efforts. This position works with the Economic Development team in managing key projects, coordinating outreach with local businesses, and implementing economic development and tourism strategies that promote business growth and increase the tax base for the county. The ideal candidate collaborates closely with the Director of Economic Development to ensure smooth execution of initiatives that foster economic vitality.

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Onsite wellness/medical clinic
• Onsite fitness center
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Bereavement
• Community Service Leave
• Weekends Off (varies by position)
• Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401-K & 457 Plans

PercentageDescription of Duty30%Project Support & Coordination: Completes assigned duties of planning, execution, and monitoring of economic development projects. Tracks projects to assure schedule is being met, operations are within budget, while tracking milestones and deliverables. Keeps Director informed of progress.15%Outreach & Relationship Management: Support business outreach efforts, including helping to coordinate meetings, maintaining relationships with local businesses, and development of materials for outreach and marketing campaigns.15%Market Research & Data Support: Conduct research on local economic trends, demographics, and business sectors to assist in responding to requests for information and data driven reports.10%Event Planning: Performs assigned task related to the coordination of community and business events, including workshops, networking sessions, and other outreach efforts that promote economic development, tourism, and local business growth.15%Stakeholder Communication: Develops process and schedules to assure on-going communication with key stakeholders such as local businesses, community organizations, and government agencies to ensure alignment with ongoing projects and initiatives.10%Reporting & Documentation: Create/Develop reports, status updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Completes, and distributes as needed. Tracks progress on various projects and provide necessary documentation to support decision-making.5%Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the Director, including scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics for events, and managing day-to-day project-related tasks.NOTESome evening, overnight, or weekend work may be necessary.

SUPERVISION:

Received: Supervision on site (as needed)

Given: This position does not supervise others

INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:

Significant Public Contact with various individuals, groups, stakeholders. May Greet visitors, asking specific questions, must be cordial and pleasant. Additional public contact with Board members, vendors, and representatives of various entities.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS: Core Competencies:

• Communication-Verbal - Communicates specific information to team, stakeholders, and/or public about projects and activities, processes, and procedures. screens and direct stakeholders and visitors to appropriate sources.
• Utilizes program specific terminology.
• Gather readily available information from office records to drafts, e-mails, memos, and other documents.
• Proofreads documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting. Provides answers to requests for general information in written format. Records and documents information accurately.
• Office Technology - Uses a variety of office equipment information systems (e.g., telephone, computer with standard software, fax, copier, etc.) to access, input, and verify standard information. Operates and performs tasks to maintain equipment with a general understanding of its capabilities.
• Knowledge-Program - Must have comprehensive knowledge of the operations of department, to include knowledge of staff and program responsibilities. Applies knowledge or reference material necessary to provide answers to "frequently asked questions." Uses general knowledge of program procedures, methods, and practices to refer stakeholders to resources.
• Information/Records Administration - Uses established filing and data systems, functions, and/or procedures. Reviews data and information for completeness and accuracy using standard guidelines.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple ongoing projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, and basic economic analysis tools
• Ability to conduct research and compile data to inform decision-making.
• Familiarity with economic development incentives and funding sources is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude
• Ability to work independently and proactively, while being comfortable with providing support to the Director and other team members
• Thorough knowledge of the department's functions and purpose; communicates that mission with the governing boards, staff, and general public. Ability to convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient(s)
• Considerable knowledge of working with grants, data, figures, rates, and mathematics.
• Ability to gather and give comprehensive information and instructions, based on program knowledge and independent research.
• Knowledge of local economic trends and community development initiatives
• Proficiency with a variety of specialized technologies that operate the business systems for the County and the assigned department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, boards, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, evaluate, and delegate duties to others (such as volunteers).
• Sound judgment, discretion and initiative are required in performing these responsibilities.
• The employee is in frequent contact with the public and must exercise considerable tact and courtesy.
• Ability to present ideas in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient(s); ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.
• Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software, and systems) to meet work needs.
• Ability to apply knowledge of data collection and storage to compile, assimilate, and organize printed and electronic information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to understand issues, identify problems and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of program services, policies, and procedures; ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of assigned tasks; ability to explain and interpret program information to stakeholders/customers and staff.
• Information/Records Administration - Ability to apply knowledge of data collection and storage to compile, assimilate, and organize printed and electronic information.

Physical Requirements:

Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium

Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time

Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another

Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward

Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion

Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles

Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound

Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Light Work- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that of Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work

Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines

Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions

Employee is exposed to infectious diseases (potentially)

Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in economic development, project management, business outreach, event planning, community outreach, grant writing, managing public or private funds, or a related field.

License or Certification Requirements: None

This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Rockingham County's vehicle use policy.

Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.

This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once.