Owsley County Fiscal Court

09/21/2022

📢📢Do to circumstances beyond our control, Solid Waste pickups for Dumpsters will be delayed for the foreseeable future.
There should be no delay for regular residential pickups. 📢📢

08/12/2022

08/03/2022

07/29/2022

Please document all damages and report them to the Court House ASAP. (606)593-6202.

This declaration is currently only for Public Properties and Houses of Worship, however, the more private damages that are reported, the greater the chance it will be expanded.

Please take photographs and use your phone to get the GPS tag of the picture as well. It will all be needed for damage assessments.

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Great News! The Federal Disaster Declaration has been approved by the President for flood relief efforts in Eastern Kentucky!

Even as search and rescue efforts continue, this expedited disaster declaration from the President means federal assistance will be immediately available to help our people in Eastern Kentucky.

The work ahead is daunting for our communities and federal assistance will be critical for the long-term recovery process. I am grateful for the strong support of the entire Kentucky Federal Delegation in raising Governor Andy Beshear's prompt request to the President's immediate attention. As we address the crises in each county, I will work diligently to ensure federal assistance is maximized for our communities.

According to the President's major disaster declaration, "federal funding is available to the commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures in the counties of Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire commonwealth."

Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed.

Kentucky's Federal Delegation sent a joint letter to the President on Thursday urging his expedited approval.

https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?id=AF86AAC0-AEC2-4AE1-829E-F96444E92E6D

07/28/2022

Effective Immediately -- Owsley County is under a State of Emergency. Please be careful if you have to travel today.

Please report any and all road or flooding damages to the Judge's Office--(606)593-6202 or message here.

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06/08/2022

KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
POSITION AVAILABLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER

The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight-county planning and development agency, is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Planner.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Community & Economic Development, works closely with city and county governments and local communities within the District to assist with planning efforts and project development. Acquires information about potential local, state and federal funding sources and responsible for the development, submittal and administration of any resulting loan/grant application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Planning is preferred. Associate degree in Public Administration, Business, Administration, Planning or closely related fields combined with skills and experience will be considered.

Competitive benefits including employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee. Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents. KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation. Telework available after employees have completed official training period. Annual salary begins at $32,000 with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period. Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs. Employees receive 13 paid annual holidays and accrue annual and sick leave monthly.

Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications. Possesses good written and oral communication skills; knowledge of reporting and vital record keeping requirements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public, and elected officials. Must have valid driver’s license. A competency test and criminal records check will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD. Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.

To apply, submit a resume and references to the KY River Area Development District, Attn: Karlena Campbell, 941 N. Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701 or e-mail to [email protected]. Phone: 606-436-3158, Fax: 606-435-0085