Research and Development Engineer jobs in Sioux City, IA

Primary Area of Responsibility

• Provides a wide range of community and economic development services that produce project financing, support local and regional planning processes, and generate useful information.
• Performs assigned work responsibilities in a manner that improves office efficiency, promotes professional collaboration, and enhances organizational revenue.
• Coordinates specialty services, as necessary, to fulfill assistance contracts.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts basic research on development issues.
• Provides on-site, direct technical assistance to local governments, special interest groups, and other entities participating in development activities.
• Monitors state and federal programs to determine their features, deadlines, application procedures, and administrative requirements.
• Prepares reports and information materials on programs, issues, and activities.
• Advises local governments and other office clients on project funding packages, development factors, and action alternatives.
• Prepares applications on behalf of District III or project sponsors to government programs, foundations, or other assistance sources.
• Provides project administrative assistance to member entities and other project sponsors.
• Prepares and presents reports to the District III Committee, local governments, and other groups involved with rural development issues.
• Serves as liaison and/or point of contact between District III and program managers.
• Represents projects and local officials, as requested, in development discussions with funding and/or regulatory entities.
• Prepares and presents comments on programs or regulatory issues.
• Prepares comprehensive development and special purpose plans on behalf of local governments.
• Supports local governments in the development and implementation of land use policies and regulations.
• Develops expertise and shares program and project experience, or assigned topic areas, with other staff members.

Other Activities

• Will attend evening meetings, within the District III service area, on a regular basis.
• Will attend out-of-area meetings on a regular basis if necessary.
• Will attend out of state meetings if necessary.
• Will be required to stay overnight, as necessary, for certain meetings or events.
• Must be bondable.
• Expected to work more than 40 hours per week, if needed, without additional compensation, as allowed by law.

Skills

• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to formulate and implement solutions to work assignment challenges.
• Must have the ability to lead a working group or project team.
• Must possess effective communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of personality types and express information in a tactful manner.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines.

Education/Work Experience

• BA or BS degree in public administration, political science, geography, planning, or related disciplines.
• MA or MS degree in a field of study that includes elements applicable to community or economic development.
• A combination of education credentials, work experience, and life skills that together provide a compelling justification for employment consideration.

Other Essential Requirements

• Must be able to work primarily out of the District III office in Yankton, South Dakota.
• Must be able to meet the travel needs of the position, including access to a personal vehicle for office business.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and secure a valid South Dakota driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Yankton, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person