Community Development Planner

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.

• 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.
• Acquires information about potential local, state and federal funding sources and responsible for the development, submittal and administration of any resulting loan/grant application.

• Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Planning is preferred.
• Associate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or closely related field required.

• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee.
• Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents.
• KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation.
• Salary will be based on education and experience with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period.
• Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs.
• Employees receive paid annual state holidays, a paid day off birthday, and accrue annual and sick leave monthly.

• Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications.
• 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.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• A competency test and criminal records check will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD.
• Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.