Community Benefits Administrator

Community Benefits Administrator

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Community Benefits Administrator

Salary

67,433.60 - $103,708.80 Annually

Location

Louisville, KY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-010

Division

Executive Office Division

Department

Equity and Community Partnerships

Opening Date

01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date

1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

Grade 18

Work days & hours

M-F 8am -5pm

Description

Benefits

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Job Summary

Responsible for cultivating and developing relationships with key stakeholder groups, construction contractors, engineering consultants, and goods & services vendors for communicating MSD’s key message on Community Benefits (CB). Conducts outreach with potential Firms and community stakeholders on the CB program, which provides financial contributions, volunteer hours, and / or in-kind services to non-profit organizations in the local community committed to workforce and economic development. Develops, implements and trains on the various components of the community benefits program to all internal and external stakeholders. Tracks, manages, and monitors Firm commitments. Performs Program fiduciary oversight. Monitors and evaluates contracts, subcontracts, invoices, and other documentation for compliance and noncompliance with the Firm’s community benefits program. Monitors the implementation of the program and assesses progress to determine recommended program changes.

Essential Job Functions

Administers the day-to-day activities related to the contracting of and commitments made by Firms awarded contracts by MSD to provide financial contributions, volunteer hours, and / or in-kind services to non-profit organizations or schools in the local community. Reviews bid documents for Community Benefits inclusion and compliance. Prepares status reports, summaries, graphics and presentations on contractor / consultant performance, program issues and opportunities for community benefit inclusion using various software applications. Serves as the point of contact for any questions related to Community Benefits. Tracks, manages, and monitors Firm commitments. Performs Program fiduciary oversight. Monitors and evaluates contracts, subcontracts, invoices, and other documentation for compliance and noncompliance with the organization’s community benefits program. Monitors contractor performance, progress, compliance, and results. Maintains all records in compliance with the organization’s record retention program. Prepares internal and external program material. Conducts ongoing outreach to potential contractors, consultants, goods & service vendors, community stakeholders, and MSD management on advancing MSD’s agenda and strategy on being a good neighbor to those impacted by its activities in the community. Manages relationships with vendors, non-profits, and schools. Attends pre-bid meetings to ensure program elements are clear for maximum competition. Prepares reports, memos, presentations, and technical documents to ensure transparency. Supports the team with administrative responsibilities related to contractor compliance and implementation strategies. Assists in policy development. Supports and provides outreach assistance on MSDJobLink. Assists in providing training to contractors, workforce development agencies, and jobseekers on utilizing the MSDJobLink portal. Maintains CB program databases and evaluation metrics. Provides training to internal and external stakeholders on the CB Program. Attends and represents MSD in public meetings and local and national conferences. Researches and pursues opportunities to spotlight MSD’s policy priorities (e.g. workforce development, community benefits, and education). Develops and delivers presentations on a local and national platform. Serves as Community Benefits Advisory Council liaison. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work

Knowledge of the Kentucky Model Procurement Code; knowledge of price discount calculations, mark-ups and price evaluations; skill in verbal and written communication; skill in negotiation; skill in public engagement, speaking, presentation development and delivery; skill in managing multiple priorities; skill in exercising tact and diplomacy; ability to work with a diverse workforce; ability to work cooperatively with others, both within the organization and within the community; ability to exercise judgment and discretion; ability to prioritize work effectively; ability to make decision and anticipate future needs; ability to maintain accurate and confidential records / information; ability to operate a PC and Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, etc.); ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor Degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field; three or more years of public outreach and / or policy development experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Public sector experience preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have safe work and driving habits.

EXEMPT

The following is a brief description of the major benefits that are provided to you as an Exempt employee of MSD. You will receive more detailed information on these benefits as they become effective. Please contact MSD’s Benefits Dept. at 540-6217 if you have any questions on any of the areas summarized below :

Group Health Care Plans :

Hospital / Surgical

MSD offers its employees and their dependents a health care plan that provides a wide variety of benefit coverage, including hospital, surgical, physicians, and prescription drugs. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Dental Benefits

MSD’s dental program offers coverage for a range of dental services, including diagnostic, preventive care, and orthodontic benefits for children. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Group Disability / Life Insurance Benefits :

Salary Continuation

From the first day of your employment, this plan provides you 100% of your salary for up to six (6) months of continuous absence due to a single illness or injury. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

Long-Term Disability

MSD offers a LTD plan which provides a replacement income of 66 2 / 3% of your insured pre-disability earnings in the event of an illness or injury that keeps a plan participant from work for more than six months. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

VOYA Personal Accident Plan

Benefits are payable for a covered employee’s or covered dependent’s injury caused by a covered accident that occurs on or off the job. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and are payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

VOYA Critical Illness Plan

Benefits are payable for diagnosis of specified covered critical illnesses for the employee and dependents enrolled on the plan. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and are payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Basic / Supplemental Life Insurance

Basic Life & AD&D insurance is provided at no cost to the employees. The life amount is one times your base annual salary to a maximum of $300,000. Additional life insurance coverage, including dependent life is offered with the employee paying the premium cost. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Retirement : County Employees Retirement System (CERS) – also referred to as Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

All employees participate in the CERS after one year of service. This one-year service requirement is waived in the event you have previously participated in CERS or one of the other Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) programs. The plan is funded by joint contributions made by MSD and the employee. Plan members are required to contribute 6% of his / her gross salary through payroll deductions and MSD is required to contribute at an actuarially determined rate. Both MSD and employee contributions are set by the legislature and are subject to change. Vesting is achieved after 5 years of participation.

Employee savings plans (401(k)) and 457

MSD makes it easy for employees to plan for their retirement by offering a savings program that allows employees to accumulate savings through individual before-tax payroll contributions. MSD does not contribute any matching funds to either of the above plans. MSD’s financial involvement is assisting in the administration of both plans. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan from the first day of employment.

Mission Square Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC) and Kentucky Deferred Comp IRAs

Mission Square Retirement and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority both offer Traditional and Roth IRAs to MSD employees through individual payroll contributions. The Traditional IRA allows you to defer taxes on your earnings until they are withdrawn. Roth contributions and earnings are tax free if withdrawn after five years and after age 59 ½ or for a qualified purpose. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan from the first day of employment.

Paid Time Away From Work :

Holidays

An annual schedule of MSD’s eleven (11) paid holidays is posted each January. (Refer to Policies and Benefits Manual for complete listing.) Employees who are employed as of January 1 will also receive one (1) floating holiday for that year. Employees are eligible for holiday pay from the first day of employment.

Vacation

Vacation hours are accrued proportionately on a weekly basis beginning with the employee’s date of hire. Accrued vacation hours are available to the employee as they are accrued. Employees may request vacation time in accordance with current guidelines. The maximum amount of accrued vacation is 320 hours.

Other Benefits :

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

MSD offers two flexible spending accounts that allow employees to pay for certain dependent day care and health care expenses with pre-tax earnings. The dependent day care account may be used to pay for child care providers, day care facilities and certain other expenses related to the care of an employee's dependent children while he or she is at work. It may also be used to pay for care provided to an individual with a physical or mental handicap who is the employee's dependent, regardless of age. The health care account may be used to pay for IRS-allowable medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by a health insurance policy. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan 60 days after date of hire.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MSD offers a health savings account to coincide with the medical High Deductible Plan (HDHP). The account allows employees to pay for certain health care expenses not covered by the insurance policies. The HSA may be used to pay for IRS-allowable medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by a health insurance policy. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan 60 days after date of hire.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles qualified employees up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave per 12-month rolling period for the birth or adoption of a child, placement of a child for foster care, to care for a spouse or an immediate family member with a serious health problem or a serious health condition of the employee. The full text version of MSD’s Family and Medical Leave is available in the Employee Policy Manual.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

Paid Parental Leave of absence is offered to non-probationary, full time and part time employees who meet FMLA eligibility guidelines. The purpose of PPL is to enable MSD employees to care for and bond with a newborn or a newly adopted or newly placed child. This policy runs concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

Workers’ Compensation

MSD insures all employees for Workers’ Compensation in the event of a compensable injury. The administration of Workers’ Compensation benefits will be in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

Wellness Program – “Exercising Wellness”

MSD continues to expand its workplace wellness initiatives by providing employees with tools and incentives that will improve their health, help reduce medical cost and boost worker productivity. Initiatives such as free use of on-site fitness centers, wellness seminars, health-risk screenings at the annual health fair and a disease management program offered through the group medical plan, are just a few of the incentives available to MSD employees.

Travel Insurance

MSD provides travel insurance for employees in the amount of $150,000 per person or $500,000 per accident.

Private Parking

Each employee is provided free parking for their private vehicle. However, the employee is responsible for insuring against damage or theft.

Service Recognition

MSD shall recognize the length of time an employee has served MSD by awarding the employee a gift after each five (5) year period of service and at the time of retirement with ten (10) or twenty (20) years of service. This award will appear on the employee’s paycheck and is subject to tax withholdings.

Tuition Assistance

MSD shall reimburse employees for successful completion of approved classes / programs up to a maximum of $5,250 per fiscal year for education expenses related to tuition, books and fees (subject to the availability of funds). Current reimbursement is : 100% for an A, 85% for a B, and 70% for a C. Full-time and part-time employees who have successfully completed their probationary period (at the time the course begins) are eligible to participate in this program.

Employee Assistance

MSD offers a confidential counseling and referral service through an outside agency for employees and their families. This program also sponsors seminars on a variety of topics. This service is available to employees from the first day of employment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Since MSD is a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan () , and

while working full-time for an eligible employer () .

For more information and to see if you qualify, go to :

What is your highest level of education completed?

No H.S. diploma or GED

High School Diploma or GED

Some college, no degree

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Master's Degree

Other Graduate Degree

Do you have a valid driver's license?

How would you rate your Excel skills?

None

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

How many years of public outreach and / or policy development experience do you have? Please also provide a detailed description of this experience.

Are you comfortable presenting to small and large groups?

Do you have a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field?

What experience do you have with model procurement? Please also provide a detailed description of this experience.

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Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District

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700 W. Liberty Street Louisville, Kentucky, 40203

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