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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, SR

City of Newport News -
Newport News, VA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Community partnership development
Construction specifications
Finance
Urban development projects
Real estate development
Writing skills
Employee relationship building
Property evaluation for appraisal
Driver's License
Research report preparation
Grant proposals
Construction regulations
Contracts
Community relationship building
Research findings presentation
Project management experience in real estate

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
DEVELOPMENT

Human Resources Department
700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200

Newport News, VA 23606
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Phone: (757) 926-1800

CITY OF OPPORTUNITY Fax: (757) 926-1825

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under close to general supervision, this position is responsible for project management, oversight
and coordination of a wide range of development projects and activities. Reports to the
Administrator of Development Projects.

There are three (3) levels of Project Development Coordinator distinguished by the level of work
performed and the qualifications of the employee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages development projects to include planning, coordinating, organizing, scheduling, and
monitoring work and project progress; maintains active liaison with developers, consultants and
contractors; coordinates project development activities with other City departments and outside
agencies; performs a variety of public and developer relations activities with special emphasis on
construction coordination. Responds to citizen requests in a professional and timely manner, to
ensure citizen satisfaction to the greatest extent possible.

Assists in conducting research, composing memos and letters, and preparing presentations to include
materials for City management, City Council, and the public for purposes of legislative, municipal, or
community relations. Provides staff support to various Economic Development Authority (EDA) and
Industrial Development Authority (IDA) committees to include planning, preparing, and conducting
meetings as well as reporting on committee actions and implementing committee directives.

Administers oversight of EDA and IDA properties to include interpreting and enforcing Authority’s
Protective Covenants and Conditions, Regulations and Restrictions over its business and industrial
parks as well as assisting in the lease, purchase and disposition of Authority properties for
development purposes.

Conducts research and preparation of internal policy papers for the City Manger and Senior City
Management to assist with implementation of strategic priorities and visions.

Assists in the development of departmental methods and procedures by creating, maintaining and
updating databases, spreadsheets and other organizational tools.

Implements grant applications and reimbursements; administers grant requirements for
development projects within the Department as well as on behalf of the City and Newport News
Redevelopment & Housing Authority (NNRHA).

Performs other duties as assigned.

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PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE


Project Development – Comprehensive knowledge of municipal project development processes,
to include thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of land and property valuation, municipal
finance and capital budgeting, architecture, engineering, and construction management,
community development and redevelopment. 

Customer Service – Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED SKILLS


Judgment/Decision Making – Evaluating the best method of research and then exercising
appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 

Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with city officials, community and business groups, private sector businesses, employees,
managers, citizens and representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares
knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit. 

Time Management – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and
procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

REQUIRED ABILITIES


Project Development – Excellent ability to read and interpret a variety of job specific plans, codes,
specifications, regulations and standards; to interpret and explain complex policies, standards and
regulations and to perform research and compile data and to prepare and present information
effectively in verbal, written and graphic form. 

Communication – Excellent ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and proposals to
include preparation of reports. Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas
presented verbally or in writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and
in a confidential manner. Effectively negotiates and interprets contracts, grant documents and
agreements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Project Development Coordinator I: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration,
Business Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Project Development Coordinator II: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration,
Business Administration, or a related field and 1-2 years related experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Senior Project Development Coordinator: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration,
Business Administration, or a related field and 3-5 years public or private development, commercial
real estate, construction management, community revitalization, project development, and grants
administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a
valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. 

Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10
pounds). 

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS 

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. 

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

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