Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist II | Iowa State University - Military Veterans

Position Title: Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist II 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: Are you looking for a position where you get to make a difference throughout communities in the state of Iowa? Are you looking to work in a strong, collaborative team? If so, 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! 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 including training for local planning and zoning officials, Rural Housing Readiness Assessment, strategic planning, 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 and community leaders 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. Some 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. This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 5th, 2025. 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: February 2, 2028 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: December 16, 2024 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R16083