CED Planner

Green River Area Development District•Owensboro, KY

7d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Community Development Planner will work towards full ownership of assigned community development projects from start to finish. This includes funding research, application, administration, reporting, and closeout across various funding sources such as FEMA, Community Development Block Grant, Delta Regional Authority, Rural Development, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, and Economic Development Administration. The role involves cross-program capability rather than focusing on single-program silos. Key responsibilities include leading FEMA hazard mitigation plan development and updates, preparing FEMA mitigation grant applications, conducting environmental assessments, assisting with the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, and developing community projects. The position also requires conducting public engagement, stakeholder facilitation, and responding to demographic and data requests. Additionally, the planner will assist with special projects and serve on committees and task forces, maintaining relationships with partner agencies.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, political science, or related field.
Master's degree in planning, public administration, or political science is preferred.
Two years of related experience preferred.
Knowledge of FEMA, HUD, CDBG, Rural Development, and EPA programs is preferred.
GIS skills a plus.
Financial management skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Work toward full ownership of assigned community development projects start to finish, from funding research and application through administration, reporting, and closeout, across funding sources (FEMA, Community Development Block Grant, Delta Regional Authority, Rural Development, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Economic Development Administration), supported by program subject matter experts. The direction is cross-program capability, not single-program silos.
Lead FEMA hazard mitigation plan development and the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (required every five years) for the seven-county district, including research of previous hazard occurrences and potential effects, development of the Hazard Mitigation Committee and subcommittees, and oversight of plan budgets.
Prepare FEMA mitigation grant applications (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities), including benefit-cost analysis documentation, in coordination with Kentucky Emergency Management and county emergency managers.
Conduct environmental assessments and other related reviews for grant applications.
Assist with the preparation of GRADD's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
Assist with the development of community projects (coal severance, hazard mitigation, Homeland Security, 911/CMRS, stormwater management, etc.).
Conduct public engagement and stakeholder facilitation for assigned plans and projects.
Research and respond to various demographic and data requests.
Assist with special projects as requested.
Serve on various committees and task forces as necessary; maintain working relationships with federal, state, and local partner agencies.