Community Development
Steve Pelletier, Director Planning & Economic Development, Fort Kent
11/15/18 10:36
My past work history includes 20 years in Quality Control and Inventory for a Forest Products/Paper Company, 10 years as a Section Manager and Training Supervisor for two financial institutions, and 6 years in my current position as Director of Planning and Economic Development/CEO/Building Inspector for the Town of Fort Kent. I also returned to College at the age of 50 to complete my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
My typical day begins at 7 a.m. responding to any emails or phone messages. From there I am prepared for everything including last minute meetings, grant proposals, code enforcement issues, inspections, building permits, special projects, reimbursement requests, etc.
The best part of my work is assisting existing and new businesses to expand and develop to become successful and an integral part of the community. The most challenging part of my job is the politics that goes with any public service position.
The qualities and values you need to be successful and happy in this work are to be ethical at all times, respectful of others and yourself, be a self-motivator and a motivator to your peers, and most importantly – do not take your job home with you.
The skills and knowledge and experience you should develop today to be successful in this work are excellent time management skills, be a self-motivator, be selfless in doing at all times what is best for the Town and Community.
The academic education you should pursue to prepare for success in this work includes the courses involved in obtaining a Business Degree. Most importantly grant writing, small business development, marketing, and Human Resources. To assist businesses, you need to be able to develop one.
The best advice I can give to anyone who wants to pursue this career or any career for that matter is to develop a superior work ethic. Be ready to give 110% in whatever you do and you will be rewarded in any career you choose.
My typical day begins at 7 a.m. responding to any emails or phone messages. From there I am prepared for everything including last minute meetings, grant proposals, code enforcement issues, inspections, building permits, special projects, reimbursement requests, etc.
The best part of my work is assisting existing and new businesses to expand and develop to become successful and an integral part of the community. The most challenging part of my job is the politics that goes with any public service position.
The qualities and values you need to be successful and happy in this work are to be ethical at all times, respectful of others and yourself, be a self-motivator and a motivator to your peers, and most importantly – do not take your job home with you.
The skills and knowledge and experience you should develop today to be successful in this work are excellent time management skills, be a self-motivator, be selfless in doing at all times what is best for the Town and Community.
The academic education you should pursue to prepare for success in this work includes the courses involved in obtaining a Business Degree. Most importantly grant writing, small business development, marketing, and Human Resources. To assist businesses, you need to be able to develop one.
The best advice I can give to anyone who wants to pursue this career or any career for that matter is to develop a superior work ethic. Be ready to give 110% in whatever you do and you will be rewarded in any career you choose.