Community Development - Redevelopment Specialist

Job Title

Be Part of Kenosha's Growth – Join Our Planning & Development Team!

General Overview of Position

Kenosha, a city of 100,000 people, is strategically located 40 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. The city is moving forward on the development of several transformational projects. These include redevelopment in our Uptown commercial district, a large-scale development project Downtown, and the redevelopment of a 100-acre infill site into a Live/Work/Play Innovation Neighborhood. Complimenting development in the heart of our city are plans for more than 1,000 units of new housing throughout the City, and robust industrial growth in our Interstate 94 corridor.

This is an exciting time to consider becoming part of the City of Kenosha's Planning and Development team. If you're motivated to be part of a fast-paced, professional environment, apply today to join a team committed to building a stronger community! This posting will remain open until the City's needs are met.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of federally funded CDBG & Home Programs in conjunction with other staff
• Manage infill development projects, including the Home Kenosha Attainable Housing Initiative
• Assist in the implementation of redevelopment plans and projects in conjunction with other staff
• Manage the acquisition of blighted property in conjunction with other staff
• Manage the marketing and selling of city-owned properties
• Assist in the creation and administration of tax increment financing district in conjunction with other staff
• Contribute to the updating of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code in conjunction with other staff
• Assist in the utilization of GIS mapping for planning/redevelopment purposes

(NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification/specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.)

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or related field
• Two to four years of related work experience in the above-mentioned fields
• Preference for experience in the public or private sector, including real estate development, planning, inspection, land development, construction, real estate brokerage, property management, and involvement in a multi-disciplinary team

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations related to redevelopment, CDBG, HOME, and tax increment financing districts
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of legal and financial rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports
• Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints and similar relevant documents

Physical Requirements:

• Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop keyboard, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.

Environmental Requirements:

• Task may require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires color perception and discrimination
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job

Method of Selection

Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best met the needs of the city.

Why the City of Kenosha?

We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees! The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we love -- Join us! Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually. Insurance The City offers a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to eligible employees and their qualifying dependent(s) as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. All employees are required to pay a five percent (5%) monthly health insurance premium, which will be waived if the employee participates in an annual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Employees and qualifying dependents are responsible for any deductibles, co-payments, or other out-of-pocket costs associated with care received under the provisions of the plan(s). The City offers dental insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. There are two options for Dental Insurance: CarePlus (Dental Associates) and Delta Dental. CarePlus (Dental Associates) monthly premiums are paid for by the City. Employees are responsible for monthly premiums if enrolling in Delta Dental. Only one dental plan may be selected if enrolling. The City offers vision insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. This plan provides benefits (after applicable co-pay) including a comprehensive exam, eye glasses with standard single vision, etc. The City holds an open enrollment period each calendar year. If the employee waives coverage of health and/or dental insurance upon hire, they must experience a qualifying life event as prescribed by the Plan's summary plan description in order to enroll for either health or dental insurance at any other time during the plan year. Employees who do not experience a qualifying life event must wait for the open enrollment period to elect coverage. Insurance benefits are subject to unilateral changes by the City. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found here. Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through Mission Squared Retirement Corporation, Nationwide Retirement Solutions or the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program. Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off. Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment. Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment) Years of Service Days/Hours per Year Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours) After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours) After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours) After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours) After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours) After 20 years 25 days (200 hours) Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year. We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays! New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving Juneteenth Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating