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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Community Development Analyst

City Hall, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Development Analyst to support the City of Battle Creek. This role involves analyzing community development data, preparing reports, and assisting in the development of strategic plans for community programs. The Analyst will work under moderate supervision and collaborate with various stakeholders to promote community initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes data from various sources to evaluate the success of City initiatives

Helps measure the effectiveness of programs and analyze community impacts and trends

Compile, analyze, interpret, and explain technical and statistical information related to community development issues

Ensure data accuracy, quality, and standardization across different platforms and systems

Support the team and community in understanding the needs and demographics of the community

Create graphics for reports, presentations and social media campaigns

Assist in creating reports and presentations summarizing findings for internal and external stakeholders

Assists in the development and preparation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports, and other reports mandated by HUD

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of contracts and evaluation of special projects and activities for the CDBG and HOME programs including program sub recipients

Assists in the preparation of Environmental Reviews and requests for release of funds as required in the CDBG and HOME programs

Prepares correspondence, administrative reports, technical studies, and resolutions pertaining to programs administered by the Community Development Division

Assists in providing technical assistance to grant applicants, sub recipients, and/or program partners as needed

Assists in conducting analytical research regarding environmental review, neighborhood planning, workforce development, or other community development related issues

Assists with data entry into the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) for required reporting to HUD

Assists in maintaining and updating the CDBG and HOME programs

Reviews subrecipient payment vouchers and quarterly reports for accuracy and approval; works with subrecipients to correct errors in payment vouchers and quarterly reports

Provides support to community development related collaborative groups including coordinating and planning activities, facilitating meetings, and taking minutes

Assists in the preparation and submission of Resolutions and summary background memorandum for City Commission review and action

Actively promotes equity and inclusion, including appreciating, listening to and working with people from diverse cultures in individual, group and organizational settings

Effectively responds to citizen inquiries and complaints and provides information and assistance

Represents the City on taskforces and collaborative groups

Strong organizational and analytical skills with proficient uses of computer software and applications including internet, word processing, and data visualization applications

Qualification

Data analysisCommunity developmentGrant managementGISBilingualAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with coursework in business or public administration, communications, data science, community development, planning or related field. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience will be accepted

1-3 years' experience of a progressively more responsible nature in project or Federal, State, or private grant management

Demonstrated success conducting data analysis and developing statistical concepts

Ability to maintain effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Synthesize and communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences

Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan

Preferred

Experience with GIS

Bilingual

Benefits

Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.

Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.

Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.

Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer match, MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS

Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year

Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term and Whole life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident, Vision – VSP, Lifecare Ambulance Service, Flexible Spending Account

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer

Flexible Schedule/Remote Work

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Stipends

Longevity pay

Tool and safety allowances

Employer-paid uniforms

Cell phone allowance

Military pay differential

Professional development opportunities

Ability to earn compensatory time

Retiree health savings plan