Community Planner

South Central Economic Development District, Inc.

Holdrege, NE 68949, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

The Community Planner shall perform professional work within the 13-counties of the South Central Economic Development District, Inc. (SCEDD) such as economic development activities, housing, grant writing/administration, strategic planning and various community and economic development studies. Work also involves a significant amount of coordination with local, state and federal agencies and citizens at large.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES – Activities of the Community Planner include comprehensive planning, grant writing and administration, housing studies and surveys, code enforcement in cooperation with municipalities, GIS mapping, and related duties to provide planning and technical assistance for community and economic development programs to spur growth and develop initiatives to move communities forward.

Attend job-related meetings and assist in communicating details of specific activities as required. Weekday evenings are periodically required to accommodate City/Village Council meetings (typically 2-4/month, no weekends).
Work with responsible agencies/groups to develop and carry out plans and programs.
Become a Certified Administrator of Community Development Block Grants.
Keep current on planning and development issues both local, regional and national in scope.
Mapping in ArcGIS platform, applicable experience in geography planning and mapping, and/or willingness to learn through online module training.
Identify funding opportunities to address emerging challenges and implement solutions to support priorities.

SUPERVISION - The Community Planner will work under the supervision and direction of Management and will be expected to complete assignments independently or as a member of a project team.

QUALIFICATIONS - The Community Planner will have an Associate’s Degree or experience in a related field, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Individuals with experience or background in education, journalism, or political science may be great candidates! Persons in this position must be proficient in Microsoft Office and social media, possess effective verbal and written communication skills using various media and computer programs, strong organizational skills, knowledge and ability to work with local, state and federal programs, willingness to adapt to changing workforce needs, and the ability to interpret and implement program requirements. A valid Nebraska Driver's License is required for travel (day and weekday evening hours).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Eight paid holidays; accrual of 24 days leave in the first year of full-time employment; health insurance options; IRA employer match contribution; term life insurance; short-term disability plan.

APPLICATION - Provide a resume an letter of application which will be reviewed as representative of the applicant's professional writing skills.

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