Urban Renewal Manager

City of Bend•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bend is seeking an experienced and visionary urban renewal and redevelopment professional to lead transformative redevelopment initiatives that support economic vitality, infrastructure investment, and vibrant community spaces. This position plays a key leadership role by strategically managing complex efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and lead the urban renewal team to support economic development, improve infrastructure, and create places where people want to live, work, and gather. As the city’s Urban Renewal Manager, you’ll work with a variety of stakeholders including elected officials, community members, developers, business leaders, and City staff to bring redevelopment visions to life. Bend is one of Oregon's fastest-growing communities and continues to balance growth, livability, economic opportunity, and infrastructure investment. This position provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the community through strategic redevelopment and urban renewal initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in urban planning, public administration, business administration, economic development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
2 years’ experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks
1 year of managerial experience
Current and valid driver’s license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
Working knowledge of: Urban renewal principles and Oregon urban renewal law
Working knowledge of: Economic development, redevelopment, and community revitalization strategies
Working knowledge of: Tax increment financing (TIF), municipal finance, and bond financing
Working knowledge of: Real estate development, urban planning, and urban design principles
Working knowledge of: Public administration and local government operations
Working knowledge of: Oregon municipal planning, development, and housing regulations
Working knowledge of: Project management and implementation of complex capital and redevelopment projects
Ability to direct, manage and organize urban renewal functions
Ability to create and implement strategic investment plans
Ability to use independent judgement and discretion to resolve complex challenges
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others
Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work and the work of others
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisors, the public and other stakeholders sufficient to exchange or convey information to provide and receive work directions
Navigate complex public policy, political, and community interests while maintaining transparency, professionalism, and strong public trust
Demonstrate a high attention to detail
Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups, both through direct reports and other internal and external teams
Ability to be an effective collaborator in a team-centered environment and work effectively under minimal direction
Ability to exercise keen time management skills, balance multiple priorities, and consistently meet timelines and due dates
Skill in oral presentation and written communications and ability to utilize broad technology applications in documents processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint presentations and publishing software applications
Ability to use software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other interactive computer programs as well as common office equipment

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field
Certifications in planning, commercial real estate and/or economic development
Experience with municipal bond financing
Experience working in the public sector with elected officials, advisory boards, and public agencies

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, organize and manage complex urban renewal and redevelopment strategies for all Bend urban renewal areas
Provide leadership and direction to urban renewal staff and cross-functional project teams responsible for redevelopment planning, implementation, and stakeholder engagement
Manage the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) Board by providing strategies, financial management, and direct oversight
Develop and administer urban renewal budgets, tax increment financing (TIF), and financial forecasting
Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for the BURA Board, City Council, advisory committees and community stakeholders
Lead urban renewal negotiations and policy development for City, private sector and public/private partnership projects
Lead conceptual development and implementation of a variety of urban renewal areas, including industrial and urban/mixed-use, in stages ranging from inception to maturation
Ensure transparent, exceptional fiscal management of Bend’s Tax Increment Finance Urban Renewal budget
Develop strategies, programs and projects that invite public use, vitality and inclusivity to urban redevelopment