Program Coordinator - Economic Growth

Program Coordinator - Economic Growth

Salary

$57,598.00 - $80,637.00 Annually

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14302-0926

Department

Office of Economic Growth

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

Salary Range: $57,598.00 - $80,637.00

Pay Grade

Pay Grade: P40 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Program Coordinator is a non-managerial position which is responsible for a range of professional and technical duties in support of the Office of Economic Growth (OEG). The responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, project and program management, contract review and compliance tracking, financial and budget analysis, and other duties related to the administration of the programs and committees established by and coordinated through the OEG. The successful applicant is required to be familiar with principles surrounding small business lending, credit and underwriting, commercial redevelopment, and show initiative to research and learn new concepts related to these principles.

Essential Job Functions

Coordination of the Commercial Redevelopment Revolving Loan Fund, Commercial Landscape Grant Program and CDBG Small Business Loan Program and other funding agreements, as needed, including:

• Assists OEG customers in preparation of their respective loan and grant applications.
• Checklists loan and grant applications for completeness.
• Assists in OEG underwriting review.
• Records Promissory Notes, Liens and Mortgages, when necessary.
• Works with OEG staff developing and maintaining program records, compliance reports and KPI's.
• Markets County small business and commercial assistance programs to external customers which involves regular meetings and prospecting outside the office.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of small business lending activities, including credit analysis and loan documentation.
• Knowledge of economic growth and commercial redevelopment principles and practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple functions and tasks.
• Ability to interpret applicable legislation, rules and codes, including the Countys planning, engineering and building permit processes.
• Ability to operate a computer and industry-related software.
• Knowledge of business English and Microsoft Office, including Windows, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook,

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using written, verbal, and graphic mediums.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field and Two (2) years of project management, contract compliance, business development, marketing, or related experience. Two (2) years of experience in small business lending preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have with project management, contract compliance, business development, marketing, or related?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

07

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently taken a disbursement from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

If so, please provide the date.

12

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

13

How did you hear about this position?

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• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

14

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net