Community Development Planner

KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEV DIST; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid annual state holidays

Tuition discounts for employees and family members

Job summary

A regional planning agency in Kentucky is looking for a Community Development Planner to support local government planning efforts and project development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Public Administration or related fields, good communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including employer-paid insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning efforts and project development.
• Develop and submit loan/grant applications.

Skills

Good working knowledge of computers and software applications

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Education

Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Planning

Associate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or closely related field

Job description

Overview

KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Planner.

The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight-county planning and development agency, is seeking a Community Development Planner to support planning efforts and project development with city and county governments and local communities within the District.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Associate Director of Community & Economic Development, work closely with city and county governments and local communities within the District to assist with planning efforts and project development.
• Acquire information about potential local, state and federal funding sources and be responsible for the development, submittal and administration of any resulting loan/grant application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Planning is preferred.
• Associate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or closely related field required.

Competitive Benefits

• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee.
• Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents.
• Retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation.
• Salary will be based on education and experience with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period.
• Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs.
• Employees receive paid annual state holidays, a paid day off birthday, and accrue annual and sick leave monthly.

Requirements

• Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications.
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills; knowledge of reporting and vital record keeping requirements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public, and elected officials.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• A competency test and criminal records check will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD.
• Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Medical Practices