Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist II - Local Government and Housing | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

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:

Masters 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

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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