Infrastructure Coordinator

The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) has an opportunity for an Infrastructure Coordinator in our Community & Economic Development department. PeADD offers a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated. Examples include flexible work schedules; option for hybrid telework; and an extensive benefit package to include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement and immediate paid sick and vacation leave.

PeADD is committed to recruiting and retaining individuals in a wide range of skills and occupations. We need exceptional people who share our passion for promoting, developing, and protecting the economic, health, education and quality of life of the people of our nine-county area.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Assist water and water utilities in the Pennyrile area with planning, project development, and administrative activities.
  • Act as facilitator of the Pennyrile Area Water Management Council.
  • Meet with local officials to facilitate the development, expansion, improvement and/or upgrading of water/wastewater treatment, storage, and distribution/collection systems
  • Assist in administration of grants and loans awarded to water and wastewater providers in the PADD region.
  • Provide management and technical assistance to utility commissions and districts in the area of long-range planning, project development, system management, record keeping and other areas.
  • Responsible for some GPS data acquisition and GIS data sharing/organization

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, GIS, Public Administration or related field.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills are a must
  • Handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously

Join PeADD and help us improve the lives in the Pennyrile region of Kentucky! PeADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Workforce Program Assistant

The Pennyrile Area Development District with the West Kentucky Workforce Board is seeking a qualified individual to provide part-time support to our Workforce staff.

Required skills include: excellent organizational and communication abilities, computer and word processing skills, and experience in Microsoft Office with testing at time of interview.

The successful candidate must also have the ability to assist workforce staff with project development, grants and have the ability to perform other duties for the 17-county program, administrative board, and committees. A high school graduate plus four years secretarial experience is required.

An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. This part-time position can be aligned to fit your personal schedule. This position will remain open until filled. Cover letters is desired alongside resume submission.

Join PeADD and help us improve the lives in the Pennyrile region of Kentucky!  PeADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.
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Pennyrile Area Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.

Some positions may be funded in whole or in part through federal workforce or transportation programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. PeADD complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Here's what our current employees have to say...

Service. Confidence. Accomplishment. These are the things that PeADD instills in us each day. The agency culture overflows with that of a family, both personal and professional. We are all working together to ensure our community is served and our fellow workers are cared for. In that, employees are encouraged to manage their day to the best of their ability in the way they can most efficiently and effectively accomplish their tasks. The local community sees those accomplishments every day, even when they don’t know who the people are behind the service. THAT is why we show up every morning; it doesn’t matter if it is in office, on the road, or from home. We show up because we care for our community and we care for each other.
Hayla Swaw
Senior Staff Accountant
I have worked at the Pennyrile Area Development District for 21 years and I feel very blessed and thankful to work for an organization that is dedicated and committed to serving our communities and citizens.  The most rewarding part of my job is providing excellent support to my co-workers and to our clients.  Each day at the PeADD office is a new opportunity to assist and serve.
Angela Gore
AAAIL Administrative Assistant
My job gives me a chance to meet directly with civic and political leaders in all the cities and counties we serve and get to know the unique features of each community, with the goal of making each one a better place.  Promoting regional planning and development also allows me the opportunity to network with my colleagues from around the state, sharing ideas, successes, challenges and other experiences I can draw on to improve the Pennyrile.  Working at PeADD means I am part of a team of professionals who share a passion and drive to make the region the best it can be.
Jared Nelson
Projects Coordinator