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Community Development Planner

Community Development Planner

Kentucky River Area Development DistrictHazard, Kentucky, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER

The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight-county planning and development agency, is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Planner.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

  • Under the direction of the Associate Director of Community & Economic Development, works closely with city and county governments and local communities within the District to assist with planning efforts and project development.
  • Acquires information about potential local, state and federal funding sources and 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 including :

  • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee.
  • Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents.
  • KRADD also offers 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.
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