Project Manager

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for managing economic development and neighborhood revitalization projects for the City. Special projects, such as conference planning, small business assistance, and marketing initiatives for the City may be assigned. This position will report to the Deputy Director of Economic Development. No direct supervision is exercised over staff.

Essential Functions

• Plans projects and accomplishes goals within agreed upon time and budget
• Uses MS Office to schedule tasks, deadlines and milestones for all parties involved. Files required reports. Manages problems as they arise and identifies project uncertainties and risks to the City.
• Manages and administers city redevelopment projects, including hiring and managing consultants.
• Manages neighborhood revitalization projects and community outreach.
• Plans, executes and follows up with developers conferences and small business forums
• Assists businesses with information about city resources, tax incentives and credits, storefront grants, etc.
• Manages city portfolio of commercial properties, writes and administers Request For Proposals (RFP) documents to seek developers
• Manages pages of the Office of Planning and Economic Development website
• Conducts grant writing and administration for city projects as needed.
• Performs other tasks as required.
• Occasional attendance of night meetings required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage moderately complex tasks, timelines, and budgets.
• Basic knowledge of tax incentives and credits
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office products
• Demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally, in writing and via various methods of presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact with individuals at all levels of municipal government and a variety of professions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) preferred
• Knowledge of EPA Brownfields Program

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, public policy, planning or related fields.
• Three years’ experience managing economic development projects and related grant writing/administration.
• Experience with community outreach and support.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision
75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week

Paid Vacation
Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service. Earned time is accrued.

Paid Holidays
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training
On the job and instructor led courses available

Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.

Direct Deposit
Easy, convenient, and free!