NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Workforce Planner II
NEOGOV is part of the County of Chester, and they are seeking a Workforce Planner II. The Planner II is responsible for ensuring compliance with funding regulations and developing methods to enhance communication between the department and community partners.
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Responsibilities
Complete annual and other recurring funding plans and performance reports in compliance with regulations
Coordinate public participation processes to solicit input, feedback, community needs, and program effectiveness for a variety of federal and state funded programs
Coordinate application processes, including the creation and importing of online applications, tracking of submissions, compilation of scoring, creation and publication of guidelines, creation of recommendation lists, and creation of approval and declination letters
Evaluate applications and contribute to funding recommendations submitted to the County Board of Commissioners
Respond to citizens’ requests for information about funding availability, statistical information, and other funding sources
Present information to the public about funded programs and funding availability, through electronic newsletters, websites, social media, and press releases
Respond to Commissioners’ requests for information, data needs, etc
Analyze available statistical data to measure community needs and program effectiveness
Represent the Department at public meetings
Update and maintain the Department webpage
Update and maintain the Department policies and procedures
Write grants for funding to support discretionary activities and programs
Act as the System Administrator for and maintain the departmental grants management database
Provide support to other departmental teams, in the form of research, writing, proofreading or other tasks as requested
Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of planning experience
Strong project management and time management skills
Accurate and detail oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of federal funding regulations
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management, user agencies, and general public
Strong professional ethics
Able to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
Able to carry tasks to completion
Flexibility to prioritize critical tasks and manage deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to proceed with objectives
Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
Strong interpersonal skills
Intermediate Office Suite Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer)
Intermediate OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
Basic database skills
Familiarity with data reporting software
Able to work with figures and pay attention to details
Ability to work extended hours, as needed
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Research and Policy Development or Public Administration
Minimum of two years of experience with Federal Housing and/or Community Development plans
Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity
Minimum of three years of experience in planning or job-related experience
Ability to establish priorities (remain focused on daily operations)
General understanding of departmental policies and procedures
General understanding of the County of Chester standards of conduct, etiquette for interacting with elected officials
Benefits
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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