CED Planner

Green River Area Development District; Owensboro (KY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Green River Area Development District is seeking a Community Development Planner to manage community projects from research through closeout, coordinating across FEMA, HUD, CDBG, and Rural Development sources. The role includes lead responsibility for hazard mitigation plan development, grant applications, and environmental reviews.

The candidate will assist in economic strategy development and engage stakeholders to advance community initiatives, including infrastructure and security programs.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field required; bilingual or advanced degree preferred.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FEMA, HUD, CDBG, Rural Development, and EPA programs is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end community development projects from funding research to closeout.
• Coordinate across FEMA, CDBG, Rural Development and other sources.
• Develop and update FEMA Hazard Mitigation plans and budgets.
• Prepare FEMA mitigation grant applications with cost analyses.
• Conduct environmental reviews for grant applications.
• Assist in preparing GRADD's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
• Support development of community projects (hazard mitigation, stormwater, etc.).
• Conduct public engagement and stakeholder facilitation for plans.

Conocimientos

FEMA programs

HUD programs

CDBG programs

Rural Development programs

EPA programs

Written communication

Oral communication

Financial management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, political science, or related field

Master's degree in planning, public administration, or political science

Herramientas

GIS

Descripción del empleo

GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Community Development Planner

FAIR LABOR STANDARD CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Conduct environmental assessments and other related reviews for grant applications.

5. Assist with the preparation of GRADD's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

6. Assist with the development of community projects (coal severance, hazard mitigation, Homeland Security, 911/CMRS, stormwater management, etc.).

7. Conduct public engagement and stakeholder facilitation for assigned plans and projects.

8. Research and respond to various demographic and data requests.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, political science, or related field. Master's degree in planning, public administration, or political science is preferred.

Experience Required: Two years of related experience preferred.

Skills Required: Knowledge of FEMA, HUD, CDBG, Rural Development, and EPA programs is preferred. GIS skills a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. Financial management skills a plus