Job Openings: Accounting Specialists

South Central Planning & Development Commission is seeking multiple Accounting Specialists.

• This Specialist’s main duty is to handle agency travel, which includes, making all travel arrangements (flights/hotels/rentals) as well as reviewing & verifying expense reimbursement request meet agency policy.  They will also be responsible for creating monthly entries to properly allocate agency’s vehicles and equipment usage is charged to the appropriate projects. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data entry, balancing various spreadsheets & statements, and running errands.
• This Specialist’s main duty is to assist with payroll processing and manage various payroll related spreadsheets. They will also be responsible for various time reporting entries for specific programs. Assist HR with collecting and processing various documentation. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data entry, balancing various spreadsheets and statements.
•  This Specialist’s main duty is to assist with the financial management of the agency’s active small business loans.  These duties include but are not limited to processing monthly invoices, posting principal & interest payments, and accessing fees & additional charges. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data entry, balancing various spreadsheets and filing.

The individuals should possess a minimum of a high school diploma and have 4 years’ similar work experience or an Associate’s Degree. They must also possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word).  This are full-time, hourly positions with permanent status and fringe benefits. Starting pay will be approximately $17.50 – $23.00 an hour depending on experience. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. SCPDC is an EOE/ AAE

Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled.  Send resume to: SCPDC Accounting Specialist   PO Box 1870, Gray, LA  70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org

Job Opening: Regional Revitalization Manager

South Central Planning & Development Commission is seeking a Regional Revitalization
Manager. The main responsibility of this position is to provide oversight from beginning to
end on all revitalization projects within SCPDC’s seven parish region. These projects would
include, but are not limited to the evaluation of potential project sites, building demolition,
property cleanup, property development & construction. The manager is responsible for
supervision of all work site personnel as well as ensuring staff is properly trained and
complying with all safety regulations. Other responsibilities include working closely with
local, state and federal government agencies related to code compliance and potential project
sites and funding sources. Minimum qualifications should include a High School Diploma
with at least 10 years’ experience in a related field or a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years’
experience in a related field. Prior parish, municipal or regional experience a plus. Knowledge
of or certifications in Building Codes is also a plus. This position is a full- time, salaried
position with permanent status and fringe benefits. Benefits include retirement,
health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Starting Pay will be
approximately $83,000 – $115,000 annually depending on qualification level and experience.
SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Revitalization
Manager, PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org

Public Notice: SCPDC Revolving Loan Board Meeting – February 28 at 8:30 AM

The Revolving Loan Board for South Central Planning & Development Commission, Inc.,
will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at 5058 West Main Street,
Houma, LA. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation is requested to contact South
Central Planning & Development Commission, Inc. three days in advance of the meeting
at (985) 851-2900 to discuss the accommodations needed.

DRAFT AGENDA
I. Call meeting to order
II. Roll call
III. Acceptance of Agenda
IV. Public comments
V. Minutes from Loan Board meeting of January 10, 2023
VI. New loan requests (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A. White’s Auto Care & Service LLC
B. Guidry’s Contractor Service LLC
C. West Stop, LLC
D. Golden Meadow True Value & Rental, Inc.
E. The Corner View
VII. Existing loans (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A. Attorney’s report – available for online viewing, see forthcoming email for details
B. Aging report – available for online viewing, see forthcoming email for details
C. Collections – Work Group recommendations for discussion and action
D. Others
VIII. Other business
A. Announcements
1. Reminder to file Louisiana Board of Ethics Tier 2.1 Disclosure by May 15, 2023
IX. Next meeting date: March 21, 2023
X. Adjourn

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Job Opening: Site Plans Analyst II

South Central Planning & Development Commission is accepting resumes for a Site Plans Analyst at its Baton Rouge location to perform civil plan review & site review related to landscaping, drainage, sewer and traffic proposed projects, in order to ensure compliance with city-parish codes and ordinances. This position requires working with landscape architects, architects, engineers and developers in granting civil and landscaping permits. They will also work in conjunction with permitting, planning and plans examiner staff as part of the compliance review process. Minimum qualifications for an Analyst II are a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years’ experience in a related field. Knowledge and familiarity with grading, drainage, site construction and landscape design/installation are required. Louisiana licensed Landscape Architect preferred. This is a full-time, salaried position with permanent status and fringe benefits. Starting salary is approximately $65,000 – $85,000 annually depending on experience. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Site Plans Analyst II PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org

Job Openings: Bi-Lingual Intake Assistants and Technicians

South Central Planning & Development Commission is accepting resumes for both Part-Time Bi-Lingual Intake Assistants and Technicians to assist with multiple programs throughout Louisiana. The Intake Assistant and Technician’s main duty is to provide language assistance, mainly Spanish & Vietnamese, related to a Fisheries Assistance Grant Program.  Assistance includes, but is not limited to providing information related to the program, assist applicants with filling out applications, and attending town meetings related to promoting the grant program. Other duties may include assisting with intake work for its Recovery Small Business Loan Programs, which includes collecting, evaluating, and packaging business documentation such as taxes, financials and evidence of storm damage to meet program requirements. The individual(s) should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be fluent in English and either Spanish or Vietnamese. These are hourly positions with starting pay at approximately $14.75 – $25.00 an hour depending on experience. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled.

Send resume to: SCPDC Bi-Lingual Intake  PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org SCPDC is an EOE/AAE