NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Neighborhood Development Associate to support business owners, developers, and community partners in navigating the City's regulatory processes. This role involves coordinating complex development projects and providing expert guidance on zoning, permitting, and compliance pathways.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate, evaluate and guide the day-to-day operations of multiple assigned projects within the development process; ensuring compliance with all internal and applicable codes, ordinances, rules and laws
Coordinate and assemble meetings with City teams to resolve development-related issues or questions, to include: Public Works, Building Safety, Planning and Zoning, Police, Fire, Finance, Utility Companies
Initiate and facilitate meetings with City staff and developers, owners, builders, design professionals to determine critical pathways and solutions for specific projects
Interact with the public by providing guidance and assistance regarding application completion, permitting issues, utility issues and a variety of other development-related topics
Proactively resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries, complaints and requests for service from citizens and those involved in the development process
Research and report on a variety of topics related to area of assignment
Accurately maintains and updates development information in electronic databases
Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
Facilitate complex and sensitive development projects through the land use review and oversees permitting processes
Coordinate developers expectations for project timeline with City policies and procedures
Work with City staff to keep the development review process on schedule
Anticipate problems and works to a solution with customers and City staff
Communicate priorities and goals of both the developer and the reviewer
Attend public meetings to discuss project development issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Public Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in business permitting, land use, project coordination, or client support
Familiarity with municipal zoning, permitting, or development review processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple active projects
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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