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Planning & Development District III Community Development Specialist in Yankton, South Dakota

[Primary Area of Responsibility]{arial=""}

  • Provides a wide range of community and economic development services that produce project financing, support local and regional planning processes, and generate useful information.
  • Sales of the Governors House Program units and primary liaison to South Dakota Housing
  • Performs assigned work responsibilities in a manner that improves office efficiency, promotes professional collaboration, and enhances organizational revenue.
  • Coordinates specialty services, as necessary, to fulfill assistance contracts.

[Essential Job Functions]{arial=""}

  • Conducts basic research on development issues.
  • Provides on-site, direct technical assistance to local governments, special interest groups, and other entities participating in development activities.
  • Monitors state and federal programs to determine their features, deadlines, application procedures, and administrative requirements.
  • Prepares reports and information materials on programs, issues, and activities.
  • Advises local governments and other office clients on project funding packages, development factors, and action alternatives.
  • Prepares applications on behalf of District III or project sponsors to government programs, foundations, or other assistance sources.
  • Provides project administrative assistance to member entities and other project sponsors.
  • Prepares and presents reports to the District III Committee, local governments, and other groups involved with rural development issues.
  • Serves as liaison and/or point of contact between District III and program managers.
  • Represents projects and local officials, as requested, in development discussions with funding and/or regulatory entities.
  • Prepares and presents comments on programs or regulatory issues.
  • Prepares comprehensive development and special purpose plans on behalf of local governments.
  • Supports local governments in the development and implementation of land use policies and regulations.
  • Develops expertise and shares program and project experience, or assigned topic areas, with other staff members.

[Other Activities]{arial=""}

Will attend evening meetings, within the District III service area, as necessary.

Will attend out-of-area meetings if necessary.

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