Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission

06/03/2026

👋 Meet the Board | Scott Farmer

Scott Farmer serves as the Executive Director of the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (SEARP&DC), being appointed to the position in October 2017. SEARP&DC provides community and economic development, early childhood education, public transportation, senior employment services, and other needs for the seven-county Alabama Wiregrass area.

Scott has been with SEARP&DC since 2003, beginning as Regional Planner, and served as Director of Community Development from 2005 until his appointment as Executive Director. During his career at SEARP&DC, Scott has directly provided assistance to regional communities with infrastructure and public facility grants, comprehensive and land use planning, hazard mitigation planning, rural transportation planning, mapping, and redistricting services, and has driven expansion of public transportation services within the region.

In addition to serving on the Main Street Alabama Board of Directors, Scott is currently serving on the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Board of Directors, is in his second term as President of the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC), and is the Governmental Affairs Committee Chair for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Scott received a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Regional and Urban Planning and Geography in 2001 and a master’s degree in Geography in 2005, both from The University of Alabama.

When asked why he chooses to serve on the Main Street Alabama Board, Scott stated, “Since Main Street Alabama has incorporated and grown, I have appreciated the guidance and creativity the program has sparked with communities and local businesses by helping them leverage their local resources for positive community change. I am grateful to serve on the Main Street Alabama Board through sharing ideas and experiences with assisting local communities.”

We are grateful to Scott for sharing his expertise and supporting Alabama’s downtowns.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Please join us in celebrating our SEARP&DC staff members with work anniversaries in June! 🎉

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and continued commitment to the communities we serve. Your contributions help make a difference every day, and we are grateful to have each of you as part of the SEARP&DC team.

Congratulations and Happy Work Anniversary! 👏🏾

06/01/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our SEARP&DC staff members celebrating birthdays in June! 🎂

We hope each of you have a wonderful birthday and a great year ahead. Thank you for all you do for SEARP&DC and the communities we serve each day.

Please help us wish all of our June birthdays a very Happy Birthday! 🎈

06/01/2026

We are excited to share that we have a new Planner in our Community and Economic Development Department! Please help us welcome Emma Lowe to our team.

05/27/2026

🎉Please join us in congratulating Cedric Gibson on his recent promotion!
Cedric started with us behind the wheel as a transit driver and now he is stepping into the role of Safety & Training Coordinator.
Bringing a CDL, leadership experience, and a strong foundation in the Smith System, safety has never just been part of the job…it has been the standard. That mindset is exactly what makes this next step so exciting for our team.
We’re fired up to have this level of experience, commitment, and leadership helping shape the future of safety and training across our organization. The impact is going to be real, and we’re just getting started.
👏 Congratulations Cedric, we are proud of you and even more excited for what’s ahead!

05/27/2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to the city of Geneva to repair downtown streets and a sidewalk damaged by a tornado in January. The urgent-need Community Development Block Grant will be used to repair the damage caused by an EF2 tornado that struck downtown Geneva on Jan.

05/26/2026

✨ Join Our Team & Make a Difference Every Day! ✨
We’re looking for a Part-Time Janitor to support our Head Start programs in Eufaula, AL and Geneva, AL ... because a clean, safe environment helps our children learn, grow, and thrive! 🧸📚
(We are looking for someone who can start in July)
🕐 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 hours per day (b/w 7am-3pm)
📍 Position: Part-Time Janitor
At the heart of everything we do is our mission to serve the citizens and families in our community. When you join our organization, you’re not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of a caring, supportive team that believes in lifting each other up and making a real impact. ❤️
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
✨Welcoming, team-oriented culture
✨Meaningful work that supports local children and families
✨A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself
If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a positive team, and want to help create a clean, nurturing space for young learners, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply today at: https://searpdc.org/career-opportunities or share with someone who would be a great fit!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

As we spend time with family and friends, we pause to reflect on their sacrifice and the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

05/22/2026

🎨👶 We’re Hiring! Early Head Start Teacher (Full-Time) 👶🎨
Andalusia, AL location

Do you love laughing, learning, and making a difference in little lives every day? 💛
Come join a team that truly loves what we do and who we serve!
At SEARPDC, we’re proud of our positive, supportive work culture where teamwork, compassion, and a passion for helping children and families comes first.

✨ What You’ll Do:
• Create a fun, safe, and nurturing space for infants & toddlers
• Support early learning, growth, and school readiness
• Build meaningful relationships with children and their families

🌈 What You’ll Bring:
✔ Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
✔ Experience working with young children
✔ A caring heart, patience, and a passion for making a difference

📍Full-time | Background check required
💙 Why You’ll Love It Here:
• Supportive team environment
• Purpose-driven work that matters
• A culture that celebrates the joy of helping children grow
👉 Apply today at www.searpdc.org/career-opportunities
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(This position works approximately 180 days per year but is paid year round!! Exceptional benefit package with State Retirement included!)