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Community Development - Redevelopment Specialist

City of Kenosha, Kenosha, WI, United States


Overview

Be Part of Kenosha’s Growth – Join Our Planning & Development Team! Kenosha, a city of 100,000 people, is strategically located 40 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. The city is moving forward on the development of several transformational projects. These include redevelopment in our Uptown commercial district, a large-scale development project Downtown, and the redevelopment of a 100-acre infill site into a Live/Work/Play Innovation Neighborhood. Complimenting development in the heart of our city are plans for more than 1,000 units of new housing throughout the City, and robust industrial growth in our Interstate 94 corridor. This is an exciting time to consider becoming part of the City of Kenosha's Planning and Development team. If you're motivated to be part of a fast-paced, professional environment, apply today to join a team committed to building a stronger community! This posting will remain open until the City's needs are met.

Responsibilities

Manage the administration of federally funded CDBG & Home Programs in conjunction with other staff

Manage infill development projects, including the Home Kenosha Attainable Housing Initiative

Assist in the implementation of redevelopment plans and projects in conjunction with other staff

Manage the acquisition of blighted property in conjunction with other staff

Manage the marketing and selling of city-owned properties

Assist in the creation and administration of tax increment financing district in conjunction with other staff

Contribute to the updating of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code in conjunction with other staff

Assist in the utilization of GIS mapping for planning/ redevelopment purposes

Note (NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification/specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.)

Required Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or related field

Two to four years of related work experience in the above-mentioned fields

Preference for experience in the public or private sector, including real estate development, planning, inspection, land development, construction, real estate brokerage, property management, and involvement in a multi-disciplinary team

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations related to redevelopment, CDBG, HOME, and tax increment financing districts

Knowledge of computers and job-related software applications

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to read and interpret a variety of legal and financial rules and regulations

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports

Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints and similar relevant documents

Physical Requirements

Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop keyboard, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.

Environmental, Sensory and Other Requirements

Task may require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions

Task requires color perception and discrimination

Task requires sound perception and discrimination

Task requires visual perception and discrimination

Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record

May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job

Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best met the needs of the city.

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