Community Development Planner

The Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a
Community Development Planner
. The Community Development Planner will assist local governments with the planning and administration of projects that will enhance the communities within the Upper Cumberland Region.

• Pursue opportunities to promote economic and community development in the 14-county region including:
• Meet with local elected officials and assist with planning for future projects
• Maintain working knowledge of private and public funding opportunities
• Maintain a working knowledge of communities’ economic and community development needs and potential projects
• Work with communities to research, develop and submit grant applications to various state, federal, and private funding agencies
• Coordinate with and obtain support from other agencies in the development of projects
• Administer funded grant projects in accordance with funding agency guidelines.
  • Administration may include but is not limited to:
    • Preparing environmental review records, conducting public meetings, regular reporting, grant financial management, maintenance of both electronic and paper grant files, maintaining regular communication with grantee representatives
• Make presentations to community groups about UCDD Economic and Community Development activities, as requested
• Work with UCDD staff to research and develop strategic and comprehensive plans for communities in the region, as assigned by the Director

• Possess good oral and written communication skills with basic knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and number style
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Experience working with state/federal government programs

The successful applicant will possess Bachelor’s degree.

Interested applicants should complete an online application, foundhere , and/or submit a resume to careers.