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Economic Development Specialist - City of Charlotte, NC

Economic Development Specialist

City of Charlotte
January 21, 2015
Professional Area: 
Economic Planning and Development
Experience: 
Entry level
Location: 
Charlotte, NC


The City of Charlotte is currently seeks an energetic and free-thinking individual to assist in the City’s economic development efforts to grow the local tax base, build communities, and retain/expand/attract businesses.  The person who fills this position will perform a variety of economic development related duties and provide assistance to businesses, developers, and the general public.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • 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.
  • Analyze, process, and track grant funding proposals for redevelopment projects related to façade improvement, brownfield redevelopment, corridor revitalization, and other redevelopment priorities.
  • 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.
  • Respond to requests for information from Council Members, business prospects, residents, developers.
  • Perform other duties as required at the discretion of the supervisor.
 The City prefers candidates who:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Is proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Works well independently and within a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred major course work in economics, urban planning, business administration, public administration or a related field
  • Graduate degree preferred with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, economic development, real estate, economics, or another related field.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of municipal services
  • The ability to conduct research, analyze data, prepare and maintain reports
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, businesses, City Staff, City Council and City advisory boards.
  • Considerable knowledge of economic development principles, practices and project management preferred.
Salary Range:

Market rate is $59,721
Actual hiring rate is based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and current funding guidelines of the organization

How to Apply:

All applications for this position much be submitted on-line. To apply, visit:https://cltjobs.ci.charlotte.nc.us
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