Community Development Specialist

Buffalo Trace Area Development District

Maysville, Kentucky
19 days ago

$40,000–$48,000

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Skills

Agricultureunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Developmentunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Economic Developmentunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Fundingunmatched
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
Grant Writingunmatched
Local Governmentunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Program Planningunmatched
Progress Reportsunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Public Administrationunmatched
Recreationunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Rural Developmentunmatched
Spatial Dataunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Travel Industryunmatched
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)unmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

The Buffalo Trace Area Development District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Development Specialist.

Job Details:

The Community Development Specialist works with local officials for undertaking projects and programs in the Planning and Development Department, providing technical and management assistance to local governments and agencies under the direction of the Community Development Director.
Daily work activities may include, but are not limited to, general project management, community planning, grant writing, reporting, financial oversight, project coordination, and project administration.
The Planning and Development Department works with various types of projects including Water, Sewer, Housing, Community Facilities, Community Development, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, Emergency Services, Agricultural grants, and many others.
The Community Development Specialist works with federal, state, and local agencies, in administering funds distributed by USDA Rural Development, Appalachian Regional Commission, Economic Development Administration, programs administered by the Kentucky Department for Local Government, and many others.
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge in project administration, as they will be responsible for project oversight, collaboration and coordination of project stakeholders, budgeting and financial accountability of projects, progress reporting, records and file retention, and other such duties necessary to administer projects.
Candidates should be able to work independently, have good verbal and communication skills, maintain good working relationships with funding agencies and project partners, possess good writing skills, be detail oriented and organized, be personable, and willing to learn new duties as needed.
Candidates must be able to multi-task and carry forward various projects simultaneously.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or similar field.
GIS experience is a bonus if applicant is familiar with GIS, mapping, ARC GIS, and other such software; but GIS ability is not mandatory to apply.
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Please Send cover letter and resume via email to

kdodge@btadd.com

or to Attn: Kristie Dodge, Buffalo Trace Area Development District, P.O. Box 460, Maysville, Kentucky 41056

Buffalo Trace Area Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary Aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Maysville, Kentucky
Salary	$40,000–$48,000

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