Job Openings

Two Openings at this time: Regional Planner (intern) and Financial Analyst (Contract Services)

Regional Planner (Intern)

Nature of Work

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Regional Planner (Intern) is responsible for providing staff assistance to the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission member communities in the development of regional studies, grant assistance, mapping activities, and other special projects, as may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

Provide assistance to member communities in completing and updating regional economic development and transportation studies, city comprehensive plans and other special studies, as may be required.
Provide GIS mapping support for regional studies and local projects as may be required.
Maintain files and administrative records; and
Perform other assigned tasks as directed by the Executive Director.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, not it is intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All interns of the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine duties.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with preference given to major course work in the fields of planning, public administration, community development, environment, or other related fields of study. One year of relevant experience is preferred Knowledge and experience in the use of GIS applications is desired.

Skill in the preparation of written reports is desirable and competency in communications with public officials is essential. Must possess the ability to work well with co-workers and desire to work in a team atmosphere.

Physical Requirements

Individual must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle to be used for business purpose travel within the region. Travel requirements approximately 20%.

Salary-Work Schedule

$12/hour. MMRPC core office hours are 8am to 4:00pm. Monday–Friday. Occasional attendance at meetings outside of core office hours may be required. It is anticipated the intern will be available from mid-May thru mid-August.

Contact:

Interested individuals should forward introductory letter and resume to:

Executive Director

Mid Missouri Regional Planning Commission

206 East Broadway – P.O. Box 140

Ashland, MO 65010

Email: edwardsiegmund@mmrpc.org

Financial Analyst (Contract Services)

Nature of Work
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing staff support in completing Community Grant Closeout Reports for projects funded through the State Emergency Management Agency. Work activities will include the documentation of expenditures, required permits, contracts, and correspondence related to projects funded with FEMA Flood Hazard Pre-Mitigation funds.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

Perform project closeout reports which will include a review of the project account checkbook and bank statements to ensure invoices correspond to payments, program incomes etc.

Documentation of grant administration activities and related correspondence into a written report.

Maintain files and administrative records; and

Qualifications

Qualifications for this job include graduation from an accredited college or university with preference given to major course work in the fields of accounting, public administration, or a related field of study, and previous experience in auditing/accounting functions desired.

Skill in the use of financial spreadsheets, and executing written reports is desirable and competency in communications with public officials is essential.

Physical Requirements

Individual must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle to be used for business purpose travel on occasion.

Salary-Work Schedule

This job will be classified as a “contract service position” with duration of the assignment thru the completion of an estimated twenty audit (20) reports. Expected length of assignment/contract is estimated to be 4 to 6 months. Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications with a not-to-exceed provision for each closeout report. This is a contact service position, with no benefits.

Contact:

Interested individuals should forward introductory letter and resume to:

Executive Director

Mid Missouri Regional Planning Commission

206 East Broadway – P.O. Box 140

Ashland, MO 65010

See www.mmrpc.org for additional information regarding the MMRPC and this position.