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Economic Development Project Manager

Salary
$75,000-$99,999
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Des Moines
 IA
Postal Code
50309
Country
United States

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CITY OF DES MOINES
Department of Human Resources
1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy , Des Moines, 50317
  Ph. 283-4213 Fax 237-1680

An Equal Opportunity Employer, women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Economic Development Project Manager

Closing Date:

02/06/20

Salary:

$37.86 - $47.99 Hourly

Occupational Group:

Civil Service

Job Type:

Regular Full-Time

Recruitment:

Entrance

Vacancy Location:

Des Moines

THE POSITION
The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform responsible professional work involved in the day-to-day management of development and redevelopment projects having varying levels of investment/ re-investment and moderately complex coordination requirements; and to do related work as required.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Director, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.  The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the Economic Development Division, other City employees, business and community organizations, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with some field trips to project sites.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration, urban planning, or related field; and
  • Considerable experience in economic development, city planning, local government, building/development review, small business assistance, lending, development finance or commercial and/or industrial real estate.  A combination of multiple aspects of these experiences and/or experience in the public sector is desired.
  • A Master's degree in any of the above stated fields may be substituted for one year of required experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
  • Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

  • Coordinates and assists development projects having minor implementation problems; may assist with projects having large budgets and difficult implementation problems.
  • Provides technical assistance to industrial, commercial, and residential developers in the areas of financing, zoning, land disposition, public services, or other types of assistance needed for project development.
  • Assists builders and developers in all phases of City building permit application process including site plan review, zoning, traffic codes, parking, engineering requirements, and other related criteria.
  • Solicits and reviews development proposals.
  • Facilitates negotiations with City staff, other governmental entities, developers, lenders, landowners, and others.
  • Supervises phases of assigned development projects and monitors projects in order to ensure that plans, policies and agreements are followed.
  • Assists in coordinating project reviews, permits, inspections, and related project management activities with those of other divisions, departments, and agencies.
  • Mediates between competing interests on issues related to building and development.
  • Coordinates project management efforts with lenders, developers, real estate brokers, and others.
  • Works with small business owners to match their needs with applicable City assistance programs and/or other eligible funding sources available in the community. 
  • Prepares related agreements and lending documents to provide small business assistance.
  • Responds to development inquiries.
  • Attends meetings of public boards and commissions as a representative of the City; provides reports and proposals for use in public meetings.
  • Assists and prepares cost estimates, budgets, project designs, plans, reports, project analysis and other documents as required.
  • Prepares and amends urban renewal plans and related documents.
  • Directs and coordinates property acquisition and disposition activities including appraisals, offers to purchase, and closings.
  • Establishes and monitors project schedules and budgets. Assists in preparing market plans and policies.
  • Prepares and gives presentations and works with City staff to represent the economic development work and its relationship to the various City departments and the community at-large.
  • Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

SELECTION METHOD
An education and experience review will be completed on all qualified applicants. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on the education and experience rating will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to the closing date.

 
 

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