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COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Priority Initiatives Division

Number of Positions: 2

Under general supervision, the Coordinator of Economic Development I works on policy issues

surrounding neighborhood development and works to identify and obtain resources and assistance

needed to expand, retain, or relocate business or cultural operations in the City of Chicago, an

performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 Oversees and participates in the conduct of land use studies identifying opportunities with the

greatest economic development impact for designated areas

 Identifies funding opportunities and sites for proposed development or expansion projects

 Collects and analyzes land use, zoning, social, and economic development data

 Coordinates planning efforts between department bureaus, City departments, community

organizations, sister governmental agencies, and developers for the purpose of implementing

project work plans

 Represents the department at public hearings and meetings to discuss proposed planning and

redevelopment projects

 Attends community meetings to explain proposed projects and incentive programs and to

respond to community concerns regarding pending projects’ effect on infrastructure,

community residents, and the delivery of City services, as required

 Evaluates development proposals submitted by prospective developers for feasibility, incentive

requests, and compliance with City development goals

 Prepares development recommendations to the Community Development Commission and the

Chicago Plan Commission for review and approval

 Performs other related duties as assigned

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are

essential to particular positions within the class

Location: City Hall

Address: 121 N LaSalle St, 10th Floor

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business

Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus four years

of work experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of education,

training, and experience

Applications accepted now through December 14, 2016 at