Community Development Specialist

Community Development Specialist –
Lake Cumberland Area Development District

This range is provided by Lake Cumberland Area Development District. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay: $35,000.00/yr – $35,000.00/yr

• Class
  
  Title:
  
  Community Development Specialist
• Department: Community/Economic Development
• Supervisor: Director of Community/Economic Development
• Supervises: None
• Class Characteristics: Performs professional work in the development, implementation and monitoring of community and economic development programs; performs related duties as required.

• Assists local governments with planning potential projects.
• Assists local officials with preparation of pre‑applications and applications for CDBG, EDA, ARC, State Surplus, KIA, Rural Development, and any other applicable funding source. Application procedures include the compilation of application documentation.
• Attends site visits with DLG staff for projects being considered for funding.
• Attends meetings for funded projects with DLG staff to discuss implementation.
• Works with local governments in implementing all community/economic development projects.
• Administers funded projects, including preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, preparing draw requests, checking with contractors for compliance, preparing required reports, etc.
• Assists local governments in establishing incentives to attract and retain new and expanding businesses.
• Prepares community and economic development plans.
• Assists local governments in the procurement of professional services.
• Provides information and technical assistance to developers.
• Attends state training.
• Prepares and maintains records and filing system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field supplemented by one year of work experience in a related field. If required by the funding agency, the employee will be licensed or certified.

• Knowledge of local government operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding agencies, grant programs, etc.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures dealing with economic and community development in local governments.
• Knowledge of the location and types of business and industry in the region.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of financial packaging.
• Knowledge of the demographics of the region.
• Knowledge of the organization, functions and problems of local government.
• Knowledge of grant and loan programs available to local governments.

• Technical writing skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, etc.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment.
• Ability to make decisions within scope of assigned authority.
• Ability to be organized and punctual.
• Ability to initiate, organize, and manage grant applications; ability to administer approved projects.
• Ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials and administrators, employees, and the general public.

• Instructions:
  Somewhat general; many aspects of the work are covered specifically, but also must use own judgment.
• Processes:
  Frequently required to refine existing work methods and develop new techniques, concepts, or programs within established limits or policies.
• Review of Work:
  Completed work is generally not reviewed unless requested.
• Analytical Requirements:
  Assignments frequently involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts is required.
• Decisions and Judgments:
  Consideration of alternatives when a project is not funded by an agency;…