Economic Development Senior Specialist
- Firm Name
- City of Charlotte
- Firm Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Firm Website
- https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/Bulletin?R1=2209&R2=352810&R3=01#.Yz76h4dlPzU.mailto
Description
The City’s Economic Development department is seeking a Senior Specialist to provide cross-departmental support to the City’s public private partnership and redevelopment initiatives.
A full description of major duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications can be found on the City’s job website. Apply online by October 23rd.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Analyze, process, and track grant funding proposals for redevelopment projects related to façade improvement, brownfield redevelopment, corridor revitalization, interior upfit, security enhancements, and business districts
- Review complex real estate development proposals and work with developers and the community on public private partnerships.
- Identify and resolve critical issues affecting the feasibility and success of various economic development policies and strategies.
- Evaluate projects utilizing cost/benefit analysis, fiscal and/or economic impact analyses, and market assessments.
- Analyze and compile complex technical and statistical information and prepare reports involving business trends, demographic profiles, and general planning and economic development related services.
- Prepare presentations for various stakeholders
- Work closely with various community organizations and partners to realize the department’s goals and objectives.
- Establish or strengthen relationships with local businesses, prospect companies, consultants, business leaders, and media sources.
- Coordinate and assist with business site selection needs, including zoning and land use research, data gathering, investigation, and problem solving related to specific development sites.
- Attend and participate in meetings of elected officials, civic associations, and other organizations.
- Present to neighborhood groups, educational, civic, and professional organizations.
- Translate complex economic development issues and technical data into an easily understood format for policy makers and the general public.
- Keep informed of new regulations, pending legislation and trends in economic development that impact department programs and processes.
- Respond to requests for information from Council Members, business prospects, residents, developers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Exhibits strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills, has the ability to communicate effectively, can handle multiple projects and is able to prioritize assignments.
- Exhibits effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to analyze financial data and work with financial management systems
- Has knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques related to land use, urban planning, and economic development.
- Familiar with tax increment financing, strategic planning, and other redevelopment tools.
- Exhibits an understanding of research methods and analysis techniques.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of City staff, applicants, representatives of agencies and community groups, the development community, media representatives, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
- Ability to manage complex projects
- Use creative thinking and seek innovative solutions to address complex problems
- Proven ability to work as a team member and collaborate well with diverse partners and stakeholder groups
- Works well independently and within a team environment.
- Is proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree with two (2) or more years of relevant work experience; or a bachelor’s degree with four (4) or more years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent of education and relevant work experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
Job Details
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Paid Y/N
- Paid
- Application Due
- 10/23/2022
- Start Date
- 12/01/2022
Contact Information
- Contact Name
- Erin Gillespie
- Contact Email
- erin.gillespie@charlottenc.gov
- Contact Phone
- (980) 259-9527
- Job Category:
- Economic Development
- Job Sector:
- Public