OVRDC Wants You – Join our Team!

OVRDC is Now Hiring Two Positions – Join Our Team!

The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) is looking for two people to join our team and make a difference in the region. We are a Local Development District (LDD) agency, and our work involves economic development, community development, transportation planning, small business support and mapping and data information projects in a twelve-county region of southern and south-central Appalachian Ohio.

Development Specialist

Under the direction of the Planning/Development Director, the Development Specialist is primarily responsible for providing technical assistance and administration with community/economic development, business development, and transportation planning, as well as completing reports, completing summary documents, and attending/conducting meetings related to these topics.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in planning, public or business administration, political or social science or related field with at least one year of related work experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  No special license and certification required.

Excellent benefit package including major medical, dental, and vision insurance and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.  Annual salary range $40,000 and up. The full job description is posted here.

Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Development Specialist Position, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, 73 Progress Drive, Waverly, Ohio 45690-1196, or email to mgaffin@ovrdc.org.  All resumes must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023.

Research/Planning Specialist

Under the direction of the Planning/Development Director, the Research/Planning Specialist is primarily responsible for providing technical assistance and administration with community/economic development, transportation planning, as well as maintaining the OVRDC’s data and mapping resources.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in geography, social science, planning, public administration, or related field with at least one year of mapping or research experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  No special license and certification required.

Excellent benefit package including major medical, dental, and vision insurance and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.  Annual salary range $40,000 and up. The full job description is posted here.

Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Research/Planning Specialist Position, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, 73 Progress Drive, Waverly, Ohio 45690-1196, or email to mgaffin@ovrdc.org. All resumes must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023.

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“An Equal Opportunity Employer”