Community Benefits Compliance Technician

City of Pontiac•Pontiac, MI

2d•$43,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Economic Vitality Manager, the Community Benefits Compliance Technician performs a variety of administrative, technical, and coordination duties in support of ordinance administration, development tracking, and community compliance activities. This position helps ensure that records, agreements, deadlines, and required documentation related to development activity, business commitments, and compliance processes are accurately maintained and effectively coordinated.

Requirements

Associate degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, economic development, or a related field.
3 years of relevant administrative, compliance, records management, or program coordination experience.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of general office administration, records management, and business communication practices.
Ability to organize and maintain detailed files and tracking systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and administrative requirements.
Skill in preparing clear written materials and correspondence.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with attention to detail.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with internal staff, businesses, and external partners.
Proficiency in standard office software and database systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting municipal programs, ordinance administration, development-related processes, contract or agreement tracking, or compliance monitoring.
Proficiency in preparing reports, maintaining databases, and coordinating documentation across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Supports ordinance-related administration and community compliance activities within the Economic Vitality Division.
Prepares memos, resolutions, public hearing notices, reports, correspondence, and other supporting documentation related to development activity, compliance matters, and small business commitments.
Assists with tracking agreements, commitments, and community benefit obligations associated with development projects, business assistance activities, or corporate initiatives.
Maintains accurate files, databases, logs, and tracking systems to support compliance monitoring, reporting, and departmental recordkeeping.
Monitors deadlines, coordinates internal follow-up, and helps ensure that required documentation, approvals, and related materials are complete, organized, and submitted on time.
Provides administrative and operational support for compliance-related processes and serves as a coordination point between departments, businesses, consultants, and external stakeholders as needed.
Conducts research, compiles information, prepares status updates, and assists in the development or refinement of procedures related to compliance and development administration.
Responds to routine inquiries, provides information to internal and external parties, and supports day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Supports public meetings, hearings, or related compliance activities by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and assisting with follow-up actions.
Performs other related duties as assigned in support of departmental, organizational, and community priorities.