Community Development Specialist

Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, Inc.

Community Development Specialist

Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) has an opening for a Community Development Specialist, with an emphasis on helping rural, low-income communities in obtaining safe drinking water and sanitary disposal systems.

Community Development Specialists work closely with low-income, rural residents to assist them in the development and management of community facilities. It is a necessary function of this position to serve in an advocacy and technical assistance role regarding the needs of rural, low-income people for safe, adequate water and wastewater facilities.

In the Community and Economic Development Division at SICOG, we use our expertise to help communities, businesses and non-profits throughout southeast Idaho thrive. Our team members are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and giving back to our communities. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support the people that we serve. If you have a desire to learn, a self-starter and passionate about finding innovative solutions to complex problems - you are probably a great fit for our team!

Position Summary:

The Community Development Specialist will provide assistance in the management of projects for local, state, and federal grants; promote programs and projects of the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, Inc. (SICOG); build essential partnerships with local officials and regional organizations; and other related work as identified; facilitate outreach and provide assistance in the implementation of various contract deliverables.

Classification Summary:

· Develop professional knowledge of planning and project management principles.

· Leads the department in the administration of grant-funded projects.

· Uses independent judgement, initiative, and consensus building skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Duties are performed in a general office environment and may include travel to communities throughout Southeast Idaho.

· Duties performed under direct supervision of Division Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Set up and manage timelines of various projects to meet deadlines or obligations.

· Preparation of funding requests, grant required documentation, and other information

· Implementing approved projects within the framework of relevant state and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

· Research and identify new grant opportunities and prepare proposals and grant applications for timely submission.

· Review files, bid documents, and payrolls for regulatory compliance

· Preparation of environmental documents.

· Respond to inquiries and provides assistance to SICOG staff, contractors, or affiliates

· Initiate, Supervise and Maintain Idaho State University Career Path Internship student

· Performs all work duties in accordance with SICOG policies, procedures, and safety practices

· Ability to work independently and with others as required

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for grant research.

· Strong written communication skills, ability to write clear, structure, articulate and persuasive proposals.

· Strong editing skills.

· Time and resource management

· Superior organizational skills

· Documentation, analysis, record keeping, and reporting

· Understanding of personal computers, Microsoft Office / professional software applications

· Effectively communicate and follow written and oral instructions

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships

· Work constructively and respectively with diverse opinions and competing interests

· React quickly to new and unforeseen tasks and deadlines

· Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

· Use logic and analyses to identify strengths and weaknesses of different approaches

· Determine priorities and follow-up to ensure desired results

Work independently and handle a variety of public interactions

· Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with regulations and procedures

· Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

· Flexible and willingness to travel with staff

· Attend community and Board meetings (some nights) to listen and to provide project technical assistance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

· Understanding of project management, planning and land use principles

· 2 years of State and Federal grant writing, application, and administration experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in related field

· Loan underwriting and servicing experience a plus

Essential Physical Abilities:

· Operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license

· Sufficient hearing and visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation

· Sufficient manual dexterity and body mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to work in an office or field environment

Disclaimer

Employment with SICOG is subject to the availability of funds and can be terminated at any time by the Employer or Employee, with or without cause.

Compensation & Schedule

· Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour, DOE

· Employment Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week

· Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, some evenings

· Work Location: In person and field work

Benefits

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Holiday Pay

· Wellness Incentive

· Retirement Plan

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22