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About the Department The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about ushere.) About this Position The Community MT Division helps Montana communities offer well planned, safe, efficient, and quality public and community facilities including bridges; water and sewer services; schools; affordable and attractive housing and neighborhoods; excellent health care facilities and social services; preserved historic sites and museums, a vibrant downtown and economy; and job opportunities. The Community MT Division has the resources to help each community attain these goals, including financial, planning and technical assistance. Our diverse team of community development professionals support the thriving and unique legacy in communities across Montana. This is a part time position with 20 hours a week. What are we looking for?__ Education and Experience: // · An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree · 2 years of related, relevant experience · Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Competencies: /Knowledge of:/ · grant projects and contracts from start up activities to completion · Responds to program inquiries and provides appropriate information to local government officials and other applicant representatives · Coordinates and performs grant application reviews · Assures project compliance with state and federal regulations, conducts research relevant to overlapping regulations · Serves as liaison to local, departmental, state and federal agencies staff to coordinate project needs /Ability to:/ · Manages project budgets and payment requests · Maintains all project records for compliance and reporting · Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions with effective communication skills How to apply Apply online by submitting your resume./(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ / / Benefits · Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify! * * Other important information to be aware of · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.* · *This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin. * *First review will be held on weekly basis with first review of 4.26.24 *Title: *Planning Program Specialist - Part-time Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141135