Employment

Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments (Florence, South Carolina)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Mission of the Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments is to assist local governments and organizations in a wide variety of planning, economic development, workforce investment and other technical services that will help meet the human and physical development needs of the region.

The Executive Director exercises administrative responsibility for the Council of Governments, and is directly accountable to the Chairperson, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors. The Executive Director oversees daily operations and programs, sets the standards for the organization, and is the liaison between the Council of Governments and the counties & localities. The Executive Director plans, manages, and oversees COG Staff daily, and is responsible for planning, implementation and administration of the COG’s work programs and budget.

For full details and application information: Job Posting, Executive Director

Emerald Coast Regional Council

Emerald Coast Regional Council is one of ten regional councils in the state of Florida. For more than 55 years, ECRC has supported its seven-county region in technical assistance, economic development, and planning across a multitude of disciplines, programs, and services. ECRC team members enjoy a generous benefit package and true work/life balance as they serve the area known for community, growth, and the unrivaled beauty of the Emerald Coast.

PLANNER II – RESILIENCY

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is seeking a Planner II – Resiliency. Under the supervision and guidance of the Community and Economic Development Director, the Planner performs intermediate level professional planning work for the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC). Develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations.

For full details and application information: Job Posting: Planner II – Resiliency

PLANNER II – TRANSPORTATION

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is seeking a Planner II – Transportation. Under the supervision and guidance of the Transportation Director, the Planner performs intermediate level professional planning work for the Emerald Coast Regional Council. Develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations. This position will primarily work with our pedestrian and bicycle programs and committees as well as other multi-modal transportation plans.

For full details and application information: Job Posting: Planner II – Transportation

PLANNER III – TRANSPORTATION

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is seeking a Planner III – Transportation. Under the supervision and guidance of the Transportation Director, the Planner performs senior level and experienced professional planning work for the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC). Develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations.

For full details and application information: Job Posting: Planner III – Transportation

GRANTS COORDINATOR II

The Emerald Coast Regional Council is seeking a Grants Coordinator II. Under the supervision and guidance of the Community and Economic Development Manager, the Grants Coordinator performs advanced level professional work securing and administering grant programs and contracts/projectsfor the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC). Coordinates the implementation of grants, monitors grant activity timeliness and prepares regular progress updates and financial/statistical reporting.Provides technical guidance and grant writing assistance.

For full details and application information: Job Posting: Grants Coordinator II

Eastern Carolina Council of Governments

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

New Bern, NC based Eastern Carolina Council of Governments is a 50+ year old, stable, financially sound quasi-governmental organization that serves a 9-county, 62-municipality region. ECC has a budget of $5.4 M (94% grant funding), total of 12 employees, and three major departments: Aging Programs, Planning & Development Programs (including two Rural Transportation Planning Organizations), and Administration/Finance. Executive Director carries his/her share of project workload. Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, prefer Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, urban/rural planning, political science or closely related field. Experience desired: five or more years’ experience with local government, state agency, regional council, or planning/development organization. Skills and abilities desired: writing & managing grants, researching & analyzing, writing, communicating with elected & appointed officials, and managing staff & fiscal resources. Salary range: $74,000 to $134,000 DOQ. Excellent benefits including fully paid medical & dental insurance, NCLGERS and 401k. EOE. Email letter of interest, resume and a completed PD-107 state application form to eccadmin@eccog.org.  Open until filled.

FINANCE DIRECTOR: Eastern Carolina Council (New Bern, NC) is seeking a skilled professional to join the Administration Department. An employee in this class plans, organizes and executes the fiscal operations of the organization including receiving, disbursing, and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the Council.  Work involves leading and executing the budget process, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, cash management, risk management, and payroll operations.  The employee performs the specialized work in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, development and administration of indirect cost plans, participation in grant development, grant accounting, risk management, internal audit, and budget preparation and coordinates the external audit.   Work also includes coordination of hiring processes and benefits administration.  The employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in planning and directing the fiscal control systems.  Work is performed in accordance with established accounting principles including GAAP and GASB, Council finance procedures, grant and regulatory agency requirements, including Federal, State and Local regulations and policies and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of government fiscal operations.  This position supervises the Administrative  staff.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Executive Director, and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and an independent audit of financial records.

Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in accounting or business administration  and five or more years’ experience in governmental finance, budgeting and accounting or auditing work including some in management of grant programs and effective supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer Master’s degree, possession of Local Government Finance Officer certification or CPA. Excellent fringe benefits. EOE. Open until filled.

Please email cover letter, resume and PD-107 to eccadmin@eccog.org

Foothills Regional Commission

Executive Director

The Foothills Regional Commission, a regional economic and community development and human services Commission (Council of governments), has several positions open.  For more information and how to apply, please visit www.regionc.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Foothills Regional Commission is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and organizational needs.