Economic Development Program Manager III

The Economic Development Program Manager III position performs tasks assigned directly through the Deputy Director of Business Services including management of the city's Economic Development Corporation / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, overseeing property disposition of city-owned properties, creation of Corridor Improvement Authorities, and providing attraction/retention/expansion support to business stakeholders. Activities will be performed under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Business Services in coordination with zoning, economic development, and business licensing staff.

• Develops a thorough understanding of the city's Economic Development Corporation / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to oversee Revolving Loan Fund programs, applications for various tax abatements and brownfield plans, and other administrative duties.

• Administers and manages real estate sales, releases of City interests in real property, deed restriction modifications, and special projects. This includes coordinating with purchasers, private owners, Assessing, Law Department, Transportation, Engineering, Finance and the Mayor's office.

• Assists with sales and lease auction planning. This includes ensuring that auctions are conducted within guidelines, auction scheduling, coordinating the online auction platform or venue, reviewing selected parcels, coordinating appraisals and inspections, and preparing auction documents and marketing materials such as public notices, calendar documents, stakeholder notifications, print ads and website updates.

• Supports the Deputy Director of Business Services with attraction/expansion efforts of larger companies in coordination with regional and state partners.

• Supports the Small Business Specialist in troubleshooting growth barriers within city government.

• Supports the Corridor Improvement Coordinator in efforts to enhance various commercial corridors across the city through the creation of tax capture districts as well as utilization of Main Street program principles for economic gardening to assist with small business growth.

• Coordinates with the Zoning Coordinators on the review, evaluation, and reboot of the Imagine Flint Master Plan in a way that engages the public and meets State Law requirements.

• Provides updates and makes presentations to City officials and staff, commissions and boards, City Council and/or citizens groups.

• Continuous research on how economic development is positively impacted by housing development and neighborhood revitalization.

• Assists in writing grant applications and reports.

• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Community Development, Urban Planning/Studies/Policy, or a related field.

• Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience doing economic development (business attraction, expansion, retention and/or growth) work within or in partnership with a municipal government.

• Knowledge of real estate transaction guidelines.

• Have a strong understanding of EDA (Economic Development Administration) and SBA (Small Business Administration) grant reporting requirements.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

•     Ability to travel to community meetings.

•     Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and conferences.

•     Have a valid driver's license and ready access to a motor vehicle.