Gateway Area Development District
Local Government Advisor
Gateway Area Development District, Morehead, Kentucky, United States, 40351
Local Government Advisor
GADD is the regional council of government and federally designated Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, along with the federally designated Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administration, serving Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in east-central Kentucky since 1969.
Role Overview The Local Government Advisor is responsible for supporting regional planning and community development initiatives through research, data analysis, and strategic planning. Key duties include preparing comprehensive and long‑range plans, managing grant‑funded projects, and providing guidance to local communities to advance growth and development goals.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
General Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research and analyze data to support regional planning and community development initiatives within the Gateway Area Development District (GADD) region.
Prepare strategic and long‑range plans related to multi‑disciplinary regional planning for communities within GADD, including comprehensive planning, water, wastewater, stormwater management, and economic development.
Organize and administer federal, state, and local grant‑funded programs such as CDBG, Appalachian Regional Commission, Rural Development, and Economic Development Administration projects.
Provide guidance, technical assistance, and support to local governments, utilities, and special districts.
Identify and pursue new initiatives, funding, and grant opportunities aligned with regional development goals.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project implementation.
Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure compliance with regulations, timelines, and objectives.
Draft reports, presentations, and recommendations for regional planning efforts.
Other Duties Provide any additional technical assistance needed to support the planning and project development needs of the Gateway counties and cities.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in government, history, geography, business administration, public administration, or related field.
Certification and Trainings: Valid driver’s license; CDBG Project Administrator Certification obtained and maintained after hiring; participation in professional development trainings.
Experience: Entry‑level position. One (1) year of related experience and/or internship preferred.
Physical Requirements Required to sit and stand for extended periods, reach, stoop, crouch, bend, use fine motor skills, operate a vehicle, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, and conduct GPS field collection in urban and rural areas.
Sensory Requirements Sight, hearing, speaking.
Working Conditions Indoor office work and outdoor data collection or project site visits in varied weather and terrain, possible wildlife encounters, intermittent standing/sitting/stooping, extensive computer and phone use, and frequent interruptions.
Availability and Travel Normal business hours; nights and weekends for special events, training, and meetings; regular regional and state travel; occasional out-of-state travel; and times of extended trips.
Tools, Equipment, and Vehicle Use Standard office equipment, fleet or personal vehicle, cellular/tablet device, Trimble Geo7X/Trimble R2 GPS collection equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
National Environmental Policy Act
Professional Services Procurement
State and federal funding programs
Grant writing and project administration processes
Local government and non‑profit operations, organization, functions, and challenges
Skills
Oral and written communication
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Attention to detail
Meeting organization and facilitation
Project and budget management
Data collection, management, interpretation, and analysis
Abilities
Be present and punctual
Prioritize work and meet deadlines
Work under stressful situations with patience and tact
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, officials, and the public
Teamwork
Exercise initiative and judgment
Initiate, organize, and manage planning initiatives and projects
This position will remain open until filled.
Gateway Area Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
About Gateway Area Development District GADD is the regional council of government and federally designated Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, along with the federally designated Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administration, serving Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in east-central Kentucky since 1969. GADD is governed by a board of directors composed of elected officials from the counties and communities within the region as well as non‑elected citizen members representing the region’s social and economic institutions. The board and staff are committed to regional planning, promotion, and coordination of programs for community, infrastructure, economic, and social development.
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GADD is the regional council of government and federally designated Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, along with the federally designated Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administration, serving Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in east-central Kentucky since 1969.
Role Overview The Local Government Advisor is responsible for supporting regional planning and community development initiatives through research, data analysis, and strategic planning. Key duties include preparing comprehensive and long‑range plans, managing grant‑funded projects, and providing guidance to local communities to advance growth and development goals.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
General Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research and analyze data to support regional planning and community development initiatives within the Gateway Area Development District (GADD) region.
Prepare strategic and long‑range plans related to multi‑disciplinary regional planning for communities within GADD, including comprehensive planning, water, wastewater, stormwater management, and economic development.
Organize and administer federal, state, and local grant‑funded programs such as CDBG, Appalachian Regional Commission, Rural Development, and Economic Development Administration projects.
Provide guidance, technical assistance, and support to local governments, utilities, and special districts.
Identify and pursue new initiatives, funding, and grant opportunities aligned with regional development goals.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project implementation.
Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure compliance with regulations, timelines, and objectives.
Draft reports, presentations, and recommendations for regional planning efforts.
Other Duties Provide any additional technical assistance needed to support the planning and project development needs of the Gateway counties and cities.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in government, history, geography, business administration, public administration, or related field.
Certification and Trainings: Valid driver’s license; CDBG Project Administrator Certification obtained and maintained after hiring; participation in professional development trainings.
Experience: Entry‑level position. One (1) year of related experience and/or internship preferred.
Physical Requirements Required to sit and stand for extended periods, reach, stoop, crouch, bend, use fine motor skills, operate a vehicle, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, and conduct GPS field collection in urban and rural areas.
Sensory Requirements Sight, hearing, speaking.
Working Conditions Indoor office work and outdoor data collection or project site visits in varied weather and terrain, possible wildlife encounters, intermittent standing/sitting/stooping, extensive computer and phone use, and frequent interruptions.
Availability and Travel Normal business hours; nights and weekends for special events, training, and meetings; regular regional and state travel; occasional out-of-state travel; and times of extended trips.
Tools, Equipment, and Vehicle Use Standard office equipment, fleet or personal vehicle, cellular/tablet device, Trimble Geo7X/Trimble R2 GPS collection equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
National Environmental Policy Act
Professional Services Procurement
State and federal funding programs
Grant writing and project administration processes
Local government and non‑profit operations, organization, functions, and challenges
Skills
Oral and written communication
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Attention to detail
Meeting organization and facilitation
Project and budget management
Data collection, management, interpretation, and analysis
Abilities
Be present and punctual
Prioritize work and meet deadlines
Work under stressful situations with patience and tact
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, officials, and the public
Teamwork
Exercise initiative and judgment
Initiate, organize, and manage planning initiatives and projects
This position will remain open until filled.
Gateway Area Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
About Gateway Area Development District GADD is the regional council of government and federally designated Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, along with the federally designated Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administration, serving Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in east-central Kentucky since 1969. GADD is governed by a board of directors composed of elected officials from the counties and communities within the region as well as non‑elected citizen members representing the region’s social and economic institutions. The board and staff are committed to regional planning, promotion, and coordination of programs for community, infrastructure, economic, and social development.
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