Description
Salary $70,000 +/- Qualifications
This is a professional position in the Community and Economic Development Department, requiring a high level of analytical, verbal, and quantitative skills. Under guidance, this position will analyze and interpret complex external proposals, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement and execution of internal processes. The position will provide concise analysis and research in written, visual, and presentation form, both as standalone deliverables and as background input to collaborative deliverables produced by multiple team members. In addition, the position’s routine duties include problem-solving with colleagues and fellow team members; problem-solving for customers, specifically businesses and their individual requests; building permit system and process participation; regular evaluation and tracking of department-wide data, including permit and license applications; external inquiry response; historic research of developments, properties, and regulations; and review of proposals for economic incentives, such as property tax reductions, tax-increment financing (TIF), and local grants.
The Management Analyst for Community and Economic Development will be expected to exercise considerable independent judgement in executing assignments in accordance with City policies, procedures and directives of the Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development.
The position works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development. The position contributes to and manages various project teams and initiatives across the department under various division leaders, such as the Director of Community and Economic Development, Building Official, City Planner, Code Enforcement Coordinator, and Plan Coordinator.
- Develops and maintains high degree of comfort with department software and organizational tools to troubleshoot and guide colleagues and the public.
- Assists in analysis and preparation of materials for City Council consideration of requests for support of Cook County property tax incentives (e.g. 6b, 7b, 7c).
- Serves as liaison/point of contact and source of information for businesses that are either actively seeking or are good candidates for local assistance grants.
- Maintains a publicly available online map and database of available commercial properties, working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts to complete.
- Conducts ongoing documentation tracking for business applicants in various stages of the incentive/assistance process.
- Manages the Joint Review Board for the City’s TIF districts and maintains ongoing relationship with TIF consultant and various taxing bodies.
- Analyzes revenue data from industry sectors and properties to inform economic development strategy.
- Exports and analyzes department data from multiple sources, most notably the Energov and Logos (Tyler Technologies) systems.
- Compiles department quarterly reports for department based on performance metrics.
- Composes, develops, reviews, and appropriately edits a variety of communications on topics independently and as directed by the Director and Assistant Director.
- Participates in division/department budgeting and vendor- and expense-tracking.
- Serves as backup and support to the Executive Assistant and Permit and Licensing Technicians by answering the general line and the general permit and inspections email, and greets guests in a professional manner when the Executive Assistant and technicians are assisting others or are unavailable.
- Supports building permit review process through facilitating reviews of simple projects (i.e enters applications and documents into the permit system, routes to reviewers and/or conduct reviews, issues approvals as designated and appropriate).
- Collaborates with Executive Assistant and Permit and Licensing Technicians, as well as the Finance Department, to ensure timely and secure department financial transactions.
- Participates in professional associations; attends training events relevant to job responsibilities; stays up-to-date of new trends and innovations for incorporation in City and department policies and procedures.
- Represents the City in a professional manner at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
A Master’s Degree or in pursuit of a Master’s Degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning and policy, or a related field. A minimum of two years of related experience, with a demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced dynamic environment and maintain confidences along with the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities set forth in the description below.
- Effective writing skills; capable of generating independently written reports and memos for both subject experts and general audience
- Fluency in data and statistical analysis
- Strong ability to review and analyze financial reports and historic documents
- Basic knowledge of local economic development strategies such as TIF and grants
- Friendly, customer-service-oriented demeanor and attitude
- Basic familiarity with building and construction permitting
- Strong ability to research records through internal databases, paper files, and the Internet
- Strong ability to present well and to communicate and interact effectively with a broad/diverse range of individuals, and ability to communicate effectively knowing his/her audience
- Strong ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with City Staff and to collaborate with other City Staff to complete projects
- Ability to accept and to follow direction from supervisor and comply with all City/Departmental Policies & Procedures.
- Ability to function effectively under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Programs demonstrated by superior work products (written correspondence, presentations, data collection, etc.).
- Ability to learn new software programs and apply the use of these programs to improve the efficiency of department functions.
- Ability to work an established schedule and adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to focus on detail and follow up on unresolved items.
- This exempt position must have the ability to work the hours City Hall is open and may be required to attend City Council meetings in the evenings from time-to-time. On occasion, this position may need to travel and attend evening meetings as required.
- Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, permitting software, financial/personnel-database programs; telephone, copy machine, fax machine, and automotive vehicle.