Development Officer

Development Officer

This employee performs entry-level professional assignments to promote, plan, organize, monitor, manage, evaluate and implement community and economic development programs, projects, services and activities while learning the methods of the work.  Employee will perform activities in support of attracting, expanding, and retaining businesses; developing and restoring quality and affordable housing; and conducting economic research and analysis to promote the City of Cincinnati. 

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Design/Planning, Finance, or related field.

Examples of Work Performed:

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the tasks which may be performed.)

Works on various community and economic development programs and projects as assigned, monitors project development and reports progress. 

Recommends changes to improve project delivery and development. 

May represent the department and serve as a liaison to other city departments as well as to community and business organizations.

Negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. 

Assists manager and team with providing small business assistance, business expansion & retention, affordable & market rate housing development, acquiring real property, managing property, and activities in support thereof. 

Prepares correspondence, reports, ordinances, contracts, agenda items, brochures, and other documents for various projects and programs. 

Conducts research, gathers and analyzes market data, reviews development proposals and project information; provides findings to supervisor, department director and others (City Manager, City Council, various departments, community stakeholders and the general public) as directed. 

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. 

Performs incentive analysis including but not limited to property and income tax incentives as well as City grants/loans to ensure the terms are reasonable and feasible. 

Contributes in the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned programs; implements approved policies and procedures. 

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields related to assigned area of work. 

Maintains up-to-date and accurate data on assigned projects in the department's database. 

May be required to monitor previously approved incentive agreements including sending annual notices and analyzing submitted reports. 

May be required to facilitate project contracts from execution to conclusion through a multi-level city contracting process; negotiate project terms; recommend changes to attain objectives. 

May be required to identify and assist in development of grants applications; administer grant-funded programs; develop and implement programs; work with various community groups and outside agencies on development, implementation, and administration of grant funded programs.