Community Development Specialist
About The Position
The Community Development Specialist supports the Community Development Department by assisting with the development, implementation and project management of Community Development plans, programs, and services for businesses. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Supports the Community Development Department by assisting with managing projects relating to economic development, redevelopment, transportation, land use studies, housing and community services, programs, and general projects through researching, analyzing data and gathering information on redevelopment areas and economic development initiatives. Prepares, writes, and administers grant programs. Assists in monitoring business activity, programs, and policies to ensure the long-term financial health of the city. Reviews reports, analyzes, and studies the impact and the economic vitality of the city. May review plans for development, economic development, and redevelopment projects. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key partners in the community. Assists in organizing and facilitating regular meetings with City and business leaders. Assists in the review and coordination to ensure Tax Increment Finance (TIF) compliance by communicating requirements, tracking, following up on supporting documentation, and being a resource expert. Responds to citizen inquiries concerning local economic development activities and opportunities related to business development, transit, and redevelopment. Responds to public, developer, and government agency questions related to redevelopment, and economic development projects, programs and policies. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
- Minimum of one year of related experience or professional level internship experience is required.
- Experience using computer technology including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets is required.
- Physical effort is light for the majority of work with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently.
- Customer service is a part of this position.
- Work is split between a normal office environment and business visits.
- Driving is required to attend meetings.
- Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
- Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have valid driver's license and excellent driving record), work history verification and education verification.
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports the Community Development Department by assisting with managing projects relating to economic development, redevelopment, transportation, land use studies, housing and community services, programs, and general projects through researching, analyzing data and gathering information on redevelopment areas and economic development initiatives.
- Prepares, writes, and administers grant programs.
- Assists in monitoring business activity, programs, and policies to ensure the long-term financial health of the city.
- Reviews reports, analyzes, and studies the impact and the economic vitality of the city.
- May review plans for development, economic development, and redevelopment projects.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key partners in the community.
- Assists in organizing and facilitating regular meetings with City and business leaders.
- Assists in the review and coordination to ensure Tax Increment Finance (TIF) compliance by communicating requirements, tracking, following up on supporting documentation, and being a resource expert.
- Responds to citizen inquiries concerning local economic development activities and opportunities related to business development, transit, and redevelopment.
- Responds to public, developer, and government agency questions related to redevelopment, and economic development projects, programs and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
