Local Government Advisor II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Local Government Advisor II to oversee program training and provide expert guidance to counties, cities and districts. This role supports grant programs and complex project planning, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of administrative government experience, with travel and extensive public interaction typical. Office-based in Frankfort with State employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Two years of administrative experience in business, industry, federal, state, or local government.
• Graduate study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; military experience may substitute as well.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee training, technical assistance and support to local and state governmental agencies regarding program requirements of CDBG, ARC, and PRICE; includes project planning, applications, implementation and reporting.
• Conduct application review and prepare written analysis of projects.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

eMars experience

Job description

Local Government Advisor II

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $3,600.84 - $4,719.60 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department for Local Government

Location: 100 Airport Road 3rd Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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Description

The Department for Local Government (DLG) serves the Commonwealth’s local governments. The agency providesassistance in the way of grant and loan assistance, as well as advises counties, cities and special districtsin matters of budget, personnel and other issues relevant to those entities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee training, technical assistance and support to local and state governmental agenciesregarding program requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Appalachian RegionalCommission (ARC), and Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative Community Enhancement (PRICE) program, i.e.,complex project planning, application preparation, project implementation and reporting.
• Conduct application review and prepare written analysis of projects.

Skills and abilities

• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, eMars experience

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of administrative experience in business, industry, federal, state, or local government.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required college on a year-for- year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Travis Weber at [e-mail] or 502-892-3185.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D