Development/Redevelopment Planner
Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience:
1-3 years
Phone:
9164401359
Email:
tknighton@shra.org
Location:
Sacramento, CA
This Development/Redevelopment Planner is needed to assist SHRA and its constituent entities in increasing the availability of quality affordable housing throughout the City and County of Sacramento through the strategic rehabilitation or redevelopment of existing housing assets, as well as new development. Responsible for general planning, technical assistance, administrative oversight, reporting and community participation activities. Works within redevelopment areas targeting low -income communities, works with community-based organizations, developers and public entities. Research, evaluate, plan and implement community needs, strategies and activities to meet Agency goals, community needs and accomplish funded activities.
Education & Experience:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Community Development, Urban Planning, or related field and Experience: 1 year related experience
Job Duties & Responsibilities: Community & Economic Development
- Open and maintain ongoing communication with and between members of the community, its elected representatives and agencies serving the neighborhood.
- Empower community members by responding to concerns, mobilizing support and providing technical assistance through the development and training of community advisory groups, facilitation of public meetings, and presentation to existing community groups
- Lead in the development of a neighborhood strategic plan and assure the potential of its practical implementation by providing technical assistance and training in the strategic planning process, financial analysis, and interpretation of laws, regulations and eligibility planning process
- Attract funding sources, developers, businesses and investors to the neighborhood projects through written and visual presentations, coordination of events that attract media coverage, and personal invitations to tour and visit with community members and other interested parties
- Understand and apply the dynamics of community development as applicable to each project Capital & Infrastructure Project Implementation and Management
- Identify appropriate funding sources in new and modified legislation and regulations and work with SHRA, City and County to open paths to existing funding
- Expedite the closing of all funding, contract, permit, licensing and other requirements to begin implementation of a project plan
- Maintain and coordinate the ongoing activities of projects at all levels of implementation
- Manage the budget throughout life of project, authorizing disbursement of funds in accordance with policy and regulations
- Maintain a database of properties in neighborhood
- Provide Agency and Commission with staff reports on projects being developed under their auspices
- Maintain commitment and support of the community, elected officials and key participants through ongoing communication and updates in the form of staff reports and other written and verbal presentations on progress; involving them in the review and planning of modifications as requested
- Provide or obtain technical assistance in any area needed
- Provide ongoing financial analyses.
- Coordinate public relations and marketing of projects at relevant points
- See projects through to successful conclusion.