Community Development Planner

Northern Kentucky Area Development District • Florence, KY

91d • $42,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) seeks an innovative and motivated professional to fill a full-time Community Development Planner position. This new position will assist the Associate Director - Community Development Planning in providing community development and planning assistance to communities in the NKADD region. The Community Development Planner will provide assistance to local governments, special purpose governmental entities and partner organizations within the region to enable economic and community growth, assist in obtaining funding for projects, provide project assistance to ensure compliance with funding agencies and enhance economic resiliency and quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or years of equivalent professional experience).
• 1-3 years experience in planning, community and economic development, grant writing, research or related field is required.
• Must have the ability to communicate well, orally and in writing, prepare written descriptions, computer graphics, maps, and summaries.
• The ability to develop, organize and implement programs, establish priorities, and use time management skills to meet multiple ongoing deadlines.
• Experience and enthusiasm for intergovernmental involvement and public communication skills, including group process methods and graphic presentations, are needed.
• Must be able to accept or recognize the viewpoints of others and to work with a variety of people from public and private agencies.
• The candidate must have a high level of motivation and self-direction, the ability to set goals and prioritize completing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and to partner effectively with colleagues.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and provide transportation to and from external meetings.
• Must have the ability to use a variety of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Skills with event organizing, including coordinating regional events/activities, public relations, and education, and the ability to enlist diverse groups into the planning effort are preferred.
• Experience with data analytics software is desired.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local officials to develop and plan community and economic development, public facilities, housing, public services and related projects.
• Maintain regular contact with local government officials and administrative agencies.
• Conduct periodic public meetings to establish community goals and objectives, required for compliance with application requirements, to provide general public education on issues, and/or to explain public policy in complex situations.
• Attend and present information to Fiscal Courts, City Councils, statewide planning meetings, and other pertinent meetings as requested.
• Function as a liaison with state and federal agencies, legislators, regional planning commissions, local government officials, community organizations and the general public.
• Assist in conceptualizing, developing, authoring, coordinating, and implementing plans and/or projects related to infrastructure, economic and community development, recreation, emergency services, and other similar initiatives.
• Create procedures for measuring progress made through these plans and/or programs.
• Report all funding opportunities and program-specific requirements to local government officials in the Northern Kentucky region, and provide assistance with grant application procedures.
• Analyze available grant resources and tailor written funding applications (grant and/or loan) for project development through collaborative, stakeholder-driven processes while meeting deadlines.
• Assist with requirements and monitoring open projects, provide technical assistance to grant recipients to ensure contracts are met, ensure proper utilization and expenditure of funds, and provide project completion assistance, including progress reports and final close-out reports.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, labor laws, and other federal/state laws and administrative regulations.
• Monitor and report the number of completed, submitted, and successful loan and/or grant applications submitted on behalf of local governments and/or other eligible applicants.
• Write articles/material for the newsletter and website and potentially give presentations to the Board of Directors on updates regarding projects and/or funding sources.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings necessary to remain current with funding trends, related legislation and local issues.
• Work as a team member with NKADD staff in all NKADD activities for the overall benefit of NKADD.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $42,000 to $47,000
• Exempt status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree