SALARY: $80,000 to $85,000 annually
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week; with expectation of some work on evenings and weekends
POSITION SUMMARY:
Full-time position that supports the Growth and Opportunity team within the Department of Community Investment. The Growth and Opportunity team team develops and manages programming which helps to spur economic growth and expand access to economic opportunity in South Bend, and its many activities include economic and community development, economic incentives, business support, property acquisition, disposition and management, and records management. The Assistant Director of Growth and Opportunity helps advance economic and strategic priorities for the City.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are entrusted with serving in a way that upholds Our Core Values: Excellence; Accountability; Innovation; Inclusion; and Empowerment. City employees are expected to serve South Bend residents to the highest standard and to exhibit the following qualities: Champion Values & Organizational Pride; Champion Operational Excellence; Make Sound Decisions; Embrace Coaching and Accountability; Communicate with Excellence; Value Diverse People and Perspectives; Embrace Personal Development; Exhibit a Positive Attitude; and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Aid the Director of Growth and Opportunity in management of 6-7 employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively within the Growth and Opportunity Team and other City departments to advance Mayoral initiatives and City priorities.
- Manage, implement, and evaluate growth and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with Community Investment strategic goals.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and regional stakeholders including developers, businesses and business organizations, nonprofits, community-focused organizations, other public entities, and stakeholders and interested parties focused on the economic health of South Bend and positioning residents for success.
- Aid the Director of Growth & Opportunity in the negotiation, implementation, and monitoring of development agreements to facilitate accomplishment of City objectives.
- Proactively pursue economic development opportunities that promote, enhance, and revitalize South Bend neighborhoods.
- Conduct research and analysis to inform policy recommendations, identify opportunities to improve the business environment within the City, and support sustainable economic growth.
- Represent the City and the Department of Community Investment at both private and public meetings, workshops, trainings, presentations, seminars, and other events.
- Collect and analyze information related to public investment in property and development projects.
- Help lead operations of the Growth and Opportunity team and collaborate within and outside of the Department of Community Investment to develop, implement, and improve new and existing City programming.
- Aid the Director of Growth & Opportunity in the management of the Growth & Opportunity team.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain files and documents in accordance with State statutes as well as rules and regulations promulgated by Federal, State, and local agencies.
- Assist other staff members as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a focus on planning, urban affairs, political science, public or business administration, engineering, finance/economics, or related field.
- Experience in real estate development, housing, urban planning, urban redevelopment, community development, economic development, or similar area of work experience.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn and develop a working knowledge of economic development incentives and programs; real estate transactions, management, and terminology; business and commercial financing; real and personal property taxation; business attraction, expansion, and retention; land use, urban planning, and redevelopment principles and concepts; and coordination with public and private sector partners.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of individuals, including industrialists, architects, contractors, developers, owners, decision makers, and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, humility, and good humor.
- Commitment to excellence, innovation, and data-driven evaluation.
- Ability to manage and adapt to ambiguity and conflicting priorities in a public office environment.
- Knowledge of governmental structures, processes, and operations.
- Ability to work in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, SharePoint, and GIS software packages.
- Ability to engage customers professionally and tactfully.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to establish effective working relationships.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:
- Valid Driver’s License required.
EQUIPMENT:
Desktop and/or laptop computers; phone; copier/scanner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in office settings with moderate inside temperatures. The employee will be required on occasion to attend meetings and events outside of the office. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Entire office is smoke free.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at-will employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
