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MSA has an opportunity for aCommunity Development SpecialistorAdministratorat ourBettendorf, IAoffice. You will collaborate with our internal staff of planners, engineers and architects to assist with and manage a wide variety of community improvement projects. You will manage, prepare, and submit applications and administer the funds on behalf of communities and in coordination with engineers to ensure all funding aspects of loans and grants are managed according to prescribed regulations and within accepted timeframes. MSA provides funding, planning and design services to public and private clients to address issues ranging from comprehensive planning, transportation planning and downtown revitalization to infrastructure improvements such as water treatment and urban roadway reconstruction.

The work you may do

• Collect, analyze and summarize data from various sources
• Facilitate public engagement activities for planning and engineering projects
• Prepare applications for and administration of loan and grants for municipal clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal, County and State level staff and elected officials
• Limited travel within the Midwest, rarely requiring overnight stays
• Complete wage rate monitoring for projects
• Funding coordination with local officials, contractors, agencies, and MSA staff. This person will interact with many agencies including the EPA, various State of Illinois funds, USDA Rural Development and HUD

What you bring Skills and Knowledge / Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Community or Regional Planning, Business Administration, Engineering or related degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relatable experience required
• Experience with application and administration of various types of funding grants or strategies required
• Professional experience in grant writing with a developing track record for securing significant funding awards from State and Federal Agencies required
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred: project management, client management, public engagement, strategic planning, economic development, community planning
• Previous experience with grant administration preferred
• Experience with ArcGIS and 3D graphic tools preferred
• Experience in Proposal writing and project/client development preferred
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. AtMSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at[hr@msa-ps.com]{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}

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