Community Development Specialist (Public Administration Focused)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Public Administration Focused)

The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD), a multi-jurisdictional planning and development agency, is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Community Development Specialist. The position serves as support for the Barren River City Clerks Association and provides assistance to cities and counties with research, public works, project planning and development. This position also provides technical assistance to the local government officials, government agencies, community organizations, statewide development agencies, and financial institutions; performs other duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Project Development:

a. Assists with community development and community enhancement initiatives/projects that further develop the region’s quality of life goals for sustainable growth.

b. Identifies development needs and develops project concepts to maximize benefits with minimal costs.

c. Develops project teams, including local government officials and other agencies/stakeholders which can bring the project to reality.

d. Develops funding packages after costs are estimated and sources of potential funding are identified.

e. Contacts and meets with potential funding agencies to lay groundwork for project and to obtain concurrence of the funding potential for the project.

2. Application Development/Implementation:

a. Assists local officials with preparation of pre-applications and applications for LWCF, Recycling, Solid Waste, and any other applicable funding source.

b. Works with funding agencies to achieve approval.

c. Implements and administers funded projects. Assists in the monitoring of open projects, provide technical assistance to grant recipients to ensure contracts are met, ensure proper utilization and expenditure of funds, and provide project completion assistance including progress reports and final close out reports.

d. Ensures compliance of environmental regulations, labor laws, and other federal/state laws and administrative regulations.

e. Monitors and reports number of completed, submitted, and successful loan and/or grant applications submitted on behalf of local governments and/or other eligible applicants.

3. Technical Assistance: Provides technical assistance to all cities and counties in areas such as:

a. SAM registration and annual renewal updates, DUNS number and FEIN number registration and updates;

b. Budgeting; Property and other tax rate calculations;

c. Federal and State Compliance issues including: Americans with Disabilities Act and other anti-discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations compliance issues, accounting and financial management, procurement/purchasing policies/procedures, personnel policy establishment and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, open records/open meetings/records retention, and other needs as identified.

d. Also assists DLG with the compilation of reports and other information as needed from cities and counties;

e. Attends and provide support to the City Clerks Association meetings and conferences.

4. Public Relations:

a. Coordinate and maintain the BRADD regional newsletter.

b. Notify all potential grant applicants throughout the region (through a uniform, formal, consistent manner) of grant availability and funding cycles for all Federal and State grant programs.

c. Maintains regular contact with local government officials and administrative agencies;

d. Conducts periodic public meetings required to comply with application requirements, to provide general public education on issues, and/or to explain public policy in controversial situations

e. Attends and presents information to Fiscal Court, City Council, statewide planning meetings, and other pertinent meetings as requested.

5. Training & Development:

a. Develops and facilitates topical, continuing education training programs with customized training tools and statistical analysis for elected officials and staff; may include other entities as deemed appropriate.

b. Attends and participates in seminars, conferences, and workshops to remain current on new/innovative legal procedures for proper administration of city and county governments.

6. Research:

a. Researches laws, funding sources, & other information for all cities and counties;

b. Follows activities of the General Assembly and informs cities and counties of any legislation which may have an impact on local government.

7. Regional Clearinghouse:

a. Serves as BRADD’s Intergovernmental Review Process Coordinator, maintaining an intergovernmental review process and ensuring the timely flow of information to in-house ADD reviewers and between agency and state clearinghouse.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field supplemented by two (2) years’ related work experience (a Master’s Degree will substitute for one year of work experience). A Master’s degree is preferred, but not required. If required by agency, the employee will be licensed or certified.

Please visit the BRADD website at www.bradd.org for additional position details and a full job description. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and complete the BRADD job application located on the BRADD website.

BRADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,000 - $41,000