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OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT
REANNOUNCEMENT
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LEGAL RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CITY OF MADISON
IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS POSITION
SALARY: $54,061 - $59,432 annually
SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must complete a formal City of
Madison job application form and respond to the attached two questions.
These documents will be reviewed and only those applicants most closely
meeting the needs of the position will be invited to the next step of
the process.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This advanced-level project management
position is responsible for the planning, coordination and
implementation of community and neighborhood economic development
projects in the City of Madison. The work is characterized by
considerable initiative, independent judgment and discretion in the full
range of community and neighborhood economic development activities and
places emphasis on the more complex and discretionary elements of
economic development, including ongoing project management and
coordination with and/or leadership of various ad-hoc
inter/intra-departmental project teams. The work is performed under the
general supervision of the Real Estate Manager who will establish and
maintain strategic direction.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and make
recommendations on economic development proposals involving the
Department of Planning and Development. Conduct or direct financial
analysis of economic development projects including financial proforma,
market demand and absorption statistics, rates of return required for
specific types of investments, performance ratios and the evaluation of
public benefit vs. public cost. Prepare recommendations regarding the
extent of public financial assistance in economic development projects.
Assist in the administration of City financial assistance grant and loan
programs. Direct and/or negotiate complex economic development
agreements, sales, contracts, leases and exchanges with the private
sector, public agencies and other governmental units. Write plans
detailing public and private activities and costs that are expected to
occur within redevelopment districts. Promote development activities
within redevelopment districts, including the preparation of development
requests for proposals. Evaluate and make recommendations on the
feasibility of prospective development proposals within redevelopment
districts. Manage and provide community economic development services to
neighborhoods, business districts, and other community-oriented user
groups in the City to assist in the implementation of community and/or
neighborhood redevelopment and other economic development initiatives.
Document activities, maintain records, prepare executive summaries and
reports, and ensure that contract and/or agreement terms and conditions
are implemented for community and neighborhood economic development
projects and activities. Serve as project manager for the administration
of complex economic development proposals involving the City and private
developers. Work closely with other Department of Planning and
Development staff and other City agencies on improving and streamlining
project management and economic development policies and procedures.
Assist with staffing of City Board and Commissions and perform related
staff work as assigned. Lead and coordinate professional staff for
economic development projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the theories,
principles and practices of community and neighborhood economic
development, including housing and real estate development, neighborhood
revitalization, and economic development services (e.g., grant writing
and administration). Thorough knowledge of applicable planning programs
and processes. Working knowledge and ability to use computer software
applicable to position responsibilities. Working knowledge of
governmental agency operations as they relate to economic development
activities. Working knowledge of private and governmental sources of
financing and of local, state and federal programs to encourage
neighborhood and community economic development. Ability to perform
financial analysis relevant to the granting of public economic
development funds. Ability to work with and communicate with a wide
variety of people and groups. Skill in related statistical research and
marketing considerations. Ability to lead and coordinate
interdisciplinary teams and committees. Ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to physically access
business and economic development sites as required. Ability to lead and
coordinate professional staff on a project basis. Ability to
independently evaluate the effectiveness of complex and multi-faceted
grant-funded programs. Ability to maintain adequate attendance.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Five years of responsible and varied
professional experience in the area of community economic development.
Such experience would normally be gained after graduation from an
accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Urban and
Regional Planning, Real Estate, Business, Finance or other related
studies or programs. Other combinations of training and/or experience
that can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position
will also be considered.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Wisconsin's
driver's license or the ability to meet the transportation
requirements of this position.
APPLICATIONS: Are available at the City Human Resources Department,
Room 501, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Madison, WI 53703; (608) 266-6500; FAX (608) 267-1115; TDD (608)
266-6548 (hearing impaired accessibility);
www.cityofmadison.com/hr/jobopen.html. Applications will be accepted
until 4:30 p.m. on September 17, 2004.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition
will be considered in accordance with State and Federal law. Persons
needing assistance with examinations should contact the City of Madison
Occupational Accommodations Specialist at (608) 267-1156.
REPRESENTATION: Non-Represented
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FUNCTIONING UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PLAN.
Hedi Rudd
Equal Opportunity Analyst
Affirmative Action Department
Madison Municipal Bldg., Suite 130
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Madison, WI 53701-1626
608-266-6511 Phone
608-267-1142 Fax
http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/affact/AAIndex.html
"You keep plugging away--that's the way social change
takes place. That's the way every social change in history
has taken place: by a lot of people, who nobody ever heard
of, doing work."
Noam Chomsky
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