Senior Economic Development Specialist

Salary: $77,414.00 - $82,242.00 Annually
Location : Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202300108
Department: Community & Economic Development
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
Calling Economic Development professionals! The City of Green Bay has an exciting job opportunity for a Senior Economic Development Specialist. As a key player in shaping the economic future of our community, this is an excellent opportunity to drive positive change and make a significant impact.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., plus additional hours as needed including evening meetings. Enjoy a flexible schedule within a set of core hour and a summer schedule with Friday afternoons off.
This position has the ability to work remotely 1-day per week.
Hiring Range: $77,414-$82,242
No residency requirement.
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Examples of Duties

1. Manages and coordinates City involvement in major development projects in coordination with other City departments, private developers, consultants, state and federal partners, and community stakeholders.
2. Manages City programs and initiatives focusing on property development, downtown revitalization, and brownfields.
3. Proactively seeks out, applies for, and administers major grants and loans that complement Department and City objectives, including but not limited to brownfields, business development, housing, placemaking, and public infrastructure.
4. Supports the Deputy Development Director in the creation and implementation of development agreements, incentive packages, Economic Development policies, and City plans for neighborhoods, districts, corridors and Tax Increment Districts (TIDs).
5. Provides direction and guidance to project teams, and outside consultants or vendors who provide project support and services for City projects.
6. Cultivates business networks by collaborating with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other Economic Development partners.
7. Works collaboratively with staff and external partners to retain and grow City businesses, especially major employers, second-stage firms and startup companies. Strategically recruits cluster-related industries, residential developers and specialty retailers.
8. Creates maps and data visualizations. Compiles and presents information on local, state and national trends in real estate, business climate, business finance, tax policy and labor market trends.
9. Guides people through permitting processes and compliance with building and zoning codes. Responds to questions about City planning and enforcement.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or other closely related field. Master's degree desirable.
• Three years related experience in Economic Development, planning, or real estate development desired.
• Experience applying for and administering federal and state grants.
• Experience with GIS desirable.
• Experience conducting real estate market analysis desirable.
• Certification through International Economic Development Council (IEDC), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or similar accreditation desirable.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and objectives of Economic Development, urban planning, and land development concepts, especially brownfield redevelopment. Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of urban planning and design, and the tools and practices of Economic Development including incentives and public-private financial structures; Federal and state statutes; and real estate sales and financing. Knowledge of the City's economic structure and of local, state and federal loan and tax credit programs.
• Working skill in the application of principles and practices of community and Economic Development, especially through grant writing and administration, program and project management, drafting policies, and analyzing data and preparing reports on the economy, housing, the environment, transportation and other relevant topics.
• Good ability in the collection, preparation, and analysis of reports and data; financial analysis; analytical skill preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and reports; and making public presentations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, and members of the public and private sectors. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lifting up to 10 - 20 pounds.
• Carrying up to 10 - 20 pounds.
• Frequent standing and sitting.
• Ability to focus on projects for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, stoop and lift.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
The City of Green Bay offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays