Infrastructure Planner

GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Infrastructure Planner

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1) Own assigned infrastructure projects from development through closeout (cradle to grave): project scoping, funding identification, application, award, procurement, construction-phase coordination, drawdowns, reporting, and closeout, across funding sources including KIA, CDBG, EDA, DRA, ARC, USDA Rural Development, AML, and EPA programs.

2) Serve as GRADD's water management planner. Develop and maintain the regional Water Management Plan.

3) Maintain water and wastewater project profiles in the Water Resource Information System (WRIS) and coordinate with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.

4) Provide technical assistance to water and sewer utilities and to member cities and counties on infrastructure needs, funding options, and project delivery.

5) Research, assemble, and write grant applications and funding requests for infrastructure projects.

6) Administer funded projects in compliance with funder requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage compliance, environmental review, procurement standards, and reporting deadlines. Maintain complete project files and track milestones and deadlines for every assigned project.

7) Support hazard mitigation planning and FEMA and Kentucky Emergency Management funded infrastructure projects as assigned, including updates to the regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

8) Administer stormwater management projects as assigned.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Assist with special projects, as requested.

2) Assist, maintain, and serve on various committees and task forces, as necessary.

3) Prepare activity reports on assigned projects as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Degree required: Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering technology, public administration, government, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience required: Two years of related experience preferred, including grant writing or grant administration experience.

Skills required: Working knowledge of federal and state infrastructure funding programs and their compliance requirements. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of personal computers and standard office software required. Valid driver's license required for site visits.