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Economic Development Senior Specialist #2209-352810-01

Date Opened
Friday, September 30, 2022 11:00 AM
Close Date
Sunday, November 06, 2022 8:00 PM
Section
Economic Development
Salary
  • $69,404-$78,080 Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The City of Charlotte’s Economic Development Department takes great pride in our success with bringing together public and private resources to create places that attract a diversity of talent, job opportunities, and businesses. We are driven to make Charlotte competitive in the global market and facilitate an environment through which all residents and businesses have opportunities for economic success. Areas of focus include development/redevelopment, entrepreneurship and small business support, business recruitment and retention and talent development. Through active and strategic collaborations with other City departments and community partners, the team fulfills its purpose of helping businesses and residents thrive.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Department is seeking Senior Specialist to provide cross-departmental support to the City’s public private partnership and redevelopment initiatives. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Analyze, process, and track grant funding proposals for redevelopment projects related to façade improvement, brownfield redevelopment, corridor revitalization, interior upfit, security enhancements, and business districts
  • Review complex real estate development proposals and work with developers and the community on public private partnerships.
  • Identify and resolve critical issues affecting the feasibility and success of various economic development policies and strategies.
  • Evaluate projects utilizing cost/benefit analysis, fiscal and/or economic impact analyses, and market assessments.
  • Analyze and compile complex technical and statistical information and prepare reports involving business trends, demographic profiles, and general planning and economic development related services.
  • Prepare presentations for various stakeholders
  • Work closely with various community organizations and partners to realize the department’s goals and objectives.
  • Establish or strengthen relationships with local businesses, prospect companies, consultants, business leaders, and media sources.
  • Coordinate and assist with business site selection needs, including zoning and land use research, data gathering, investigation, and problem solving related to specific development sites.
  • Attend and participate in meetings of elected officials, civic associations, and other organizations.
  • Present to neighborhood groups, educational, civic, and professional organizations.
  • Translate complex economic development issues and technical data into an easily understood format for policy makers and the general public.
  • Keep informed of new regulations, pending legislation and trends in economic development that impact department programs and processes.
  • Assist with strategic communications initiatives, including social media
  • Respond to requests for information from Council Members, business prospects, residents, developers.
  • Perform other duties as required at the discretion of the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Exhibits strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills, has the ability to communicate effectively, can handle multiple projects and is able to prioritize assignments.
  • Exhibits effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and work with financial management systems
  • Has knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques related to land use, urban planning, and economic development.
  • Familiar with tax increment financing, strategic planning, and other redevelopment tools.
  • Exhibits an understanding of research methods and analysis techniques.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of City staff, applicants, representatives of agencies and community groups, the development community, media representatives, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
  • Ability to manage complex projects 
  • Use creative thinking and seek innovative solutions to address complex problems
  • Proven ability to work as a team member and collaborate well with diverse partners and stakeholder groups
  • Works well independently and within a team environment.
  • Is proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with two (2) or more years of relevant work experience; or a bachelor’s degree with four (4) or more years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent of education and relevant work experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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