Development Coordinator (City Manager's Office)

Responsibilities

The Development Coordinator is a position appointed and directed by the City Manager to coordinate with key stakeholders and partners in the execution of the Greater Downtown Asset Based Development strategies, actively pursue economic development opportunities within the greater downtown geography and attract investment. Though the primary geographic responsibility will be the Greater Downtown area, lead responsibilities may include representing the City Manager in complex redevelopment projects in other areas of the city.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• The Development Coordinator has the lead responsibility in the coordinating efforts of developers, investors, business owners and city staff in achieving the goals set forth in the City’s Greater Downtown Asset Based Development Strategy. The incumbent manages and executes complex development projects involving redevelopment, The Greater Downtown Plan and major rehabilitation, mixed use, with multiple public and private funding sources.
• The incumbent is responsible for cultivating interest and investment in Dayton by identifying developers and investors; developing and managing projects that leverage and/or facilitate private investments; and assembling and leading internal cross departmental teams to advance the City’s asset-based development strategy.
• The Development Coordinator represents the City Manager on community coalitions to advance the asset-based development strategy in Greater Downtown. This requires the incumbent to foster meaningful relationships with downtown business owners and property owners through consistent interaction in an effort to educate them on the value proposition for downtown which then results in investment.
• The incumbent will interface with community partners including but not limited to CityWide Development Corporation, Downtown Dayton Partnership, Dayton Montgomery Port Authority, Montgomery County Land Bank, Dayton Development Coalition, property owners, business owners, and potential investors to implement and collaborate with development focused City staff the goals and objectives of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan.
• The Development Coordinator is expected to have strong analytical skills to collaborate with development focused city staff to evaluate and recommend economic incentives to attract and grow downtown business development.
• The incumbent must have knowledge of various state and local incentives, such as Community Reinvestment Area (CRA), Historic Tax Credit, Economic Development/Government Equity (ED/GE), New Market Tax Credit, Dayton Development Fund, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE).
• Incumbents should be outgoing, and assertive demonstrating initiative with exceptional customer service.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or an equivalent field AND 6 years of professional experience in economic or community development within a local government setting.

OR

A bachelor's degree in urban studies or an equivalent field, plus AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification, AND 6 years of professional experience in economic or community development within a local government setting.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

Benefits

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