Apr 13, 2026
Local Government Advisor II
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
- $3,601 - $4,861 monthly
Job Description
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Local Government Advisor II
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,600.84 - $4,861.12 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department for Local Government
Location
100 Airport Drive
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Department for Local Government (DLG) serves the Commonwealth’s local governments. The agency provides assistance in the way of grant and loan assistance, as well as advises counties, cities and special districts in matters of budget, personnel, and other issues relevant to those entities impacted by natural disasters.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide complex planning, technical and management assistance to local governments, federal and state agencies and eligible private, non-profit organizations.
- Serve as a coordinator of HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs to include Small Cities (CDBG), Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Recovery Housing (RHP) and other HUD funding as awarded to the Commonwealth. Such as complex project planning, application preparation, project implementation & reporting.
- Communicate with grantees through emails, phone calls, and setting up meetings.
- Assist in providing technical assistance to grant recipients.
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Remain informed of updated state legislation
- eMARS knowledge
- Financial budgeting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Works well individually and with a team.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of administrative experience in business, industry, federal, state, or local government.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required college on a year-for- year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cole Sutton at ColeC.Sutton@ky.gov or 502-892-3468.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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