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Position Title:Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist II - Local Government and Housing

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree.

Degree in Community Development, Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Sociology, Public Policy, or closely related field.

Experience in local government planning and/or administration (i.e. city planner, city manager, or related).

Experience with interpreting state laws as they impact local government administration.

Experience in community development and/or community housing.

Experience in adult education, educational program preparation, and presenting to the public.

Job Description:

The Community and Economic Development (CED) program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks qualified candidates for a Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist II – Local Government and Housing.

CED Extension Specialists work within the Knowledge Teams of the CED program unit – teams comprised of faculty and specialists throughout the state – to develop educational curricula, deliver educational programs, and provide facilitation, consultation, and technical assistance to various audiences throughout Iowa.

The successful candidate for this specific position will work as a member of the Local Government and Housing Knowledge Team to:

• Deliver existing successful educational programs such as training for local planning and zoning officials, Rural Housing Readiness Assessment, open meetings and open records, board development, local government budgeting and finance, and others.

• Work with the Local Government and Housing Knowledge Team to support the development of high-quality education programs like those mentioned above that meet the needs of local governments in Iowa.

• Network and collaborate with city and county governments, regional councils of governments, and others in Iowa to assess educational needs, conduct effective cooperative educational efforts, and provide subject matter support to these networks to build community capacity.

• Secure resources (contracts, grants, fees) to support programming.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical, public relations, and written and verbal communication skills to effectively represent community economic development programs and outreach to the public. The candidate will be able to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks concurrently to ensure immediate deadlines are met. Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail will be needed to be effective in this role. The individual in this role will be comfortable presenting information in front of groups of people and answering any questions they may have. Continuing learning will also be very important in this role.

Statewide travel will be required in this role.

The primary office location for this position will be a county extension office in the state of Iowa and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability.

This is a three-year, fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:September 2, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS808

Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: July 5, 2024

Posting Close Date:August 4, 2024

Job Requisition Number:R15000

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.