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:
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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.
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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:
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Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Planning is preferred.
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Associate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or closely related field required.
Competitive benefits including:
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Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee.
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Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents.
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KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation.
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Salary will be based on education and experience with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period.
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Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs.
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Employees receive paid annual state holidays, a paid day off birthday, and accrue annual and sick leave monthly.
Requirements:
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Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications.
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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.
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Must have valid driver’s license.
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A competency test and criminal records check will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD.
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Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.
