Project Administrator
Gateway Area Development District
- Morehead, KY
- $33,000-46,000 per year
- Training
- Full-time
- Assist planners and clients with developing project scope of work and collecting project materials/
- Assist clients with engineering, architecture, and other professional services procurement;
- Perform NEPA environmental review activities; and
- Conduct public hearings and meetings to collect community input on projects.
- Research potential funding sources;
- Develop proposals to meet the goals and standards of funding sources;
- Compose and package funding applications/proposals; and
- Maintain records of application submittals.
- Manage project schedules and funding administration activities;
- Communicate with stakeholders and clients;
- Maintain project documentation and records;
- Create and maintain project budgets; and
- Ensure all required forms, documents, certifications, submittals, and reporting are completed.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in government, history, geography, business administration, public administration, or other related field required.
- 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.
- Sight; Hearing; Speaking
- Indoor office conditions; outdoor data collection or project site visits during various weather conditions and on various terrains; and possible wildlife/animal encounters during outdoor data collection or project site visits; requires intermittent standing, sitting, or stooping; work requires consistent use of computer and phone systems as well as other general office equipment; and frequent interruptions.
- Normal business hours; nights/weekends (special events/training/local meetings); regular travel within region and state; occasional travel outside of the state; and able to travel multiple days at a time.
- Standard office equipment (computers, printers, scanners, phones, etc.); fleet/personal vehicle(s); cellular/tablet device; and Trimble Geo7X / Trimble R2 GPS collection equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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