The Local Government Analyst 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in government, history, geography, business administration, public administration, or other related field required.
• Certification and Trainings: Valid Driver’s License required. CDBG Project Administrator Certification must be acquired and maintained after hiring. The employee will be expected to attend professional development trainings related to specialties.
• Experience: Entry Level Position. One (1) year of related experience and/or related internship preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit for extended periods of time; stand and walk for extended periods of time; reach, stoop, crouch, and bend; fine motor skills; operate a vehicle; ability to lift and carry 30 pounds; and GPS field collection in urban and rural areas.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sight
• Hearing
• Speaking

KNOWLEDGE:

• National Environmental Policy Act;
• Professional Services Procurement;
• State and federal funding programs;
• Grant writing and project administration processes; and
• 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; and
• 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; and
• Initiate, organize, and manage planning initiatives and projects.

Planning, Development and Implementation: Involves preparing comprehensive and long-range plans, managing grant-funded projects, and providing guidance to local communities. This duty will consist of:

• 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 the GADD region, including, but not limited to, comprehensive planning, water, wastewater and stormwater management, and economic development;
• Organize and administer federal, state, and local grant-funded programs, including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, 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; and
• Draft reports, presentations, and recommendations for regional planning efforts.

Other Duties: Involves any other tasks and technical assistance needed to support the planning and project development needs of the Gateway counties and cities.