Economic Development Officer, Special Projects

City of New Haven
Within Local 3144 Range 8: $76,405 - $94,194 annualized
remote work
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
165 Church Street (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Introduction The City of New Haven is seeking a dynamic Economic Development Officer/Special Projects professional to join our team. As an Economic Development Officer, you will collaborate with the Economic Development Administrator or designee on innovative projects that contribute to the city's economic prosperity. From downtown revitalization to transportation initiatives and environmental sustainability, you will play a vital role in shaping New Haven's future. If you have a Master's Degree in Planning, Economics, or a related field, along with a strong background in economic or community development, we encourage you to apply. Join us in driving positive change and building a brighter tomorrow for our community. In an increasingly global marketplace, New Haven has many distinct advantages. From its diverse, highly productive workforce, to its plentiful artistic, educational, and cultural opportunities, to its growing tech, health care, and life sciences industries, our City is well positioned to compete successfully. The consistently low residential vacancy rate (around 5.6% in 2019) and thousands of new units in the development pipeline are testaments to New Haven's unbeatable location and the high demand for New Haven living. The mission of the Department of Economic Development is to build on these advantages, by facilitating commercial development, attracting quality businesses and investment, and improving employment opportunity, to create a model, modern, world-class city in which everyone who wants a good-paying, career-oriented job can find one Our goal is to create a dynamic economic environment by pursuing six key objectives. Please click on links below to view how we achieve these objectives: Attracting and Retaining Quality Investment Growing Neighborhood Businesses & Entrepreneurs Promoting New Haven's Cultural Economy Welcoming and Accommodating New Residents Connecting Residents to Economic Opportunity Connecting New Haven to the World PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is a unique and creative position, at the direction of the Economic Development Administrator or designee, on specific developmental projects. Work involves assisting the director in planning, organizing, packaging and implementing specific economic development programs, dealing with downtown development, harbor, port, transportation, environment, public investments and any other matters which are considered part of the economic development director's responsibly. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Administrator or designee and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results. Hybrid remote work options for some aspects of the work may be available once work routine are established. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Represents the Director in dealing with specific developmental projects such as the port, specific downtown projects, the airport, major business liaison, etc. Prepares background materials and follows through on implementing specific economic development projects initiated by others. Provides specific liaison with the Redevelopment Agency, City Plan, and other City departments on such special projects. Assists or prepares applications for specific federal or state programs which would assist such special project development. Provides liaison and programming with other government or private sector economic development entities. Performs related work as required EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE A Master's Degree in Planning, Economics, or other related field, and at least two years of experience in economic development or community development; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills: KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Considerable experience in urban planning and economic implementation. Thorough knowledge of development principles, common practices, and financing. Considerable knowledge of municipal government structure and governmental relations. Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, especially economic development financing programs and applications procedures. Ability to take a complicated developmental problem from its inception and carry it throughout analysis, planning, packaging, financing, and implementation. Ability to work well with other agencies within the City government as well as with the Mayor's office and the Board of Aldermen. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. Ability to be a self-starter and self-motivator and take on additional responsibilities as necessary. Ability to work under extreme pressure and difficult circumstances. Ability to represent the Director and the City of New Haven under any circumstances in a prudent and professional manner. SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding. This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE. Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana. Selection Plan Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting. Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE. Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department. We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position. 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