Circuit Rider- Allegany County, MD
Maryland Rural Development Corporation, United States

This position assists and supports Allegany County small towns and directs efforts in rural municipal administration and related community/economic development services. The position will interface directly with local elected amp; appointed officials, community volunteers, non-profit, state and federal agencies. The Circuit Rider will perform duties under the supervision of the MRDC Community Development personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Circuit Rider Duties:

• Municipal Administration prepare draft public notices, municipal ordinances, charter amendments and budgets. Acts as liaison with other municipal staff, county, state, and federal government representatives. Supervises other town employees when authorized
• Loan/Grant Preparation/Administration prepares applications for federal and state loan/grant programs. Administers approved projects
• Communication and Information analyzes specific problems and provide appropriate advice to town staff and to elected officials. Maintain familiarity with federal and state program laws and regulations as well as issues/problems endemic to rural municipal governments. Must be knowledgeable regarding trends and policies in municipal finance, human resources management, general management and public administration
• Other Services provides informal assistance. Attends meetings regarding town affairs and as requested
• Assist members in need of improved water/wastewater and other municipal services
• Assist communities in operations/management and administrative services
• Facilitate local short/long term planning efforts as required
• Promote community volunteer activity to support local efforts
• Interface with local and regional technical assistance and funding entities
• Project Development/Facilitation in cooperation with Rural Infrastructure Team
• Submit reports as required to MRDC and/or funding agencies in a timely and concise manner
• Attend meetings and/or training(s) as required to successfully perform duties
• Proved part time code enforcement for two towns as per their regulations and statutes

Requirements

• Four year degree in program development/planning, public administration or related field preferred
• Four years’ experience in rural based development and/or operations of rural municipal government, economic or community development projects preferred
• Combination of 8 yrs education and experience can be substituted.
• Experience as code enforcement worker
• Proven ability to work with representatives of low income communities as well as federal, state and local governments
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel within state and regionally as required (personal vehicle with reimbursement)
• Maryland Rural Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary amp; ADamp;D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick amp; Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term amp; Long Term Disability
• Training amp; Development

Job Rewards and Benefits