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State Community Development Specialist
Agriculture, Rural Development · Posted 59 days ago
Hybrid Butler, MO $62K – $97K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This position is located in the State of Missouri, USDA-Rural Development (RD). This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development Employees only.
What You'll Do
- →This is a developmental positon established to gain experience and knowledge of community economic development practices in order to create stronger rural communities.
- →Incumbent serves as a key member of the State Director's staff and is responsible for encouraging greater use of Community Economic Development (CED) practices in order to enhance the overall impact of RD investments.
- →Monitors significant economic development matters which may impact rural places and RD through research and liaison activities with federal, state, and local government, non-profits, and other private sources.
- →Develops budget projections to obtain necessary funding to support Community Economic Development (CED) efforts, in collaboration with the state's RD staff.
- →Promotes the use of CED practices for rural communities and rural economics diversification through written and oral presentations.
- →Facilitates information sharing among public and private sectors to increase awareness of loan and grant programs and incentives for business development in rural areas.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- ✓Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- ✓Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
- ✓This position does not have an education requirement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 71efcdf0-9cea-4ede-a571-1bf936cadde9
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