City of Omaha · 5 days ago
Deputy Planning Director - Economic Development
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Omaha is seeking a Deputy Planning Director for Economic Development to oversee the Planning Department's division and coordinate activities with other departments and agencies. The role involves managing the division's operations, budget, and staff while directing economic development initiatives and community planning efforts.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees the daily operation of a Planning Department division and coordinates its activities with other divisions, within the Planning Department, other City departments, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations
Manages the annual budget and expenditures of a Planning Department division
Participates in regular meetings with the Mayor’s Office and the City Council offices to discuss city planning-related topics to ensure that overlapping departmental operations function cohesively
Meets regularly with the Planning Director, other Planning Department personnel, and other City Departments to coordinate work activities and programs
Participates in hiring and trains, plans, schedules, assigns, oversees, and evaluates the work of a number of subordinates
Conducts professional presentation for and direct preparation of communications with the Mayor, City Council, Planning Director and various committees, neighborhood and development groups
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Analyzes community needs and determines annual division goals, their feasibility, eligibility, and priority
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Serves as project manager on high-level, complex or sensitive economic development projects
Reviews recommendations on various loan proposals and provide recommendations on modifications or development of TIF plans and redevelopment plans
Develops and oversees financial assistance and/or incentive programs to assist in redevelopment, revitalization, and economic development initiatives including new business creation and attraction and existing business development and retention
Facilitates entrepreneurship and small and emerging business development and expansion opportunities, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the City’s Economic Development’s programs and initiatives, and coordinates projects and initiatives with government agencies and community organizations
Meets with private sector investors with interest in development or redevelopment of targeted geographic areas; assemble appropriate city staff and outside agencies to coordinate the process
Designs programs and action plans to facilitate development or redevelopment; analyzes and advocates for appropriate incentives and economic development tools; and monitors as necessary to effect project completion
Promotes new and expanded business opportunities through enhanced private and public sector cooperation. Promotes and coordinates economic development activities with business organizations, other city departments, other governmental agencies, private sector entities and the public
Negotiates complex public and private real estate and economic development deals involving sensitive, high-level communication between the State, the County, neighboring communities, and other entities
Represents, promotes, and helps to market the city’s economic development division’s programming locally, regionally, and beyond through a broad spectrum of media and partnerships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree AND Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in work involving: city planning, economic development and master plan development and administration, including supervision of other professionals in the field, conducting research, writing reports and other documents, and explaining proposals and programs to individuals and groups
Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day
Knowledge of or the ability to learn and apply federal and state regulations and City ordinances related to the implementation of programs and projects that are supported through the use of city, state, and federal funding
Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of city planning, including research methods and the ability to apply them
Knowledge of theories, laws, principles and practices of economic development, incorporating real estate practices, economic/business development and neighborhood revitalization strategies, finance and planning considerations
Knowledge of various financial analytic techniques, including those related to municipal economic development, such as tax increment financing (TIF)
Skill in related financial packaging, program development, and economic development activities, including projects of a complex and sensitive nature
Ability to administer sound principles and practices of organization, personnel, and financial management to the operation of a large municipal division
Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
Ability to analyze community needs and to design and implement plans to meet those needs
Ability to foster private and public partnerships for economic development initiatives
Ability to effectively develop and communicate technical recommendations to Boards, Commissions, elected officials, other governmental officials and the public
Ability to supervise a number of professional planners and technicians, including overseeing the work of data research and analysis, detailed plan design, development, and implementation, inspections, and report writing
Ability to coordinate all phases of city planning with other departments, consultants, contractors, architects, and the public
Ability to supervise subordinates including assigning work, providing direction, monitoring performance, and recommending the hiring, disciplining termination of employees
Ability to understand written or oral instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
Ability to prepare reports concerning planning proposals and programs
Ability to conduct hearings and explain planning proposals and programs to interested groups
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently and climb, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, push, and pull occasionally
Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds occasionally
Preferred
A Master's or advanced degree in a related field is preferred
Benefits
Forty-hour work week.
Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays.
Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
Company
City of Omaha
City of Omaha is a government organization that provides utilities, permits, and development services for businesses and residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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