Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Economic Development Program Manager III position performs tasks assigned directly through the Deputy Director of Business Services including management of the city’s Economic Development Corporation / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, overseeing property disposition of city-owned properties, creation of Corridor Improvement Authorities, and providing attraction/retention/expansion support to business stakeholders. Activities will be performed under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Business Services in coordination with zoning, economic development, and business licensing staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops a thorough understanding of the city’s Economic Development Corporation / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to oversee Revolving Loan Fund programs, applications for various tax abatements and brownfield plans, and other administrative duties.
- Administers and manages real estate sales, releases of City interests in real property, deed restriction modifications, and special projects. This includes coordinating with purchasers, private owners, Assessing, Law Department, Transportation, Engineering, Finance and the Mayor’s office.
- Assists with sales and lease auction planning. This includes ensuring that auctions are conducted within guidelines, auction scheduling, coordinating the online auction platform or venue, reviewing selected parcels, coordinating appraisals and inspections, and preparing auction documents and marketing materials such as public notices, calendar documents, stakeholder notifications, print ads and website updates.
- Supports the Deputy Director of Business Services with attraction/expansion efforts of larger companies in coordination with regional and state partners.
- Supports the Small Business Specialist in troubleshooting growth barriers within city government.
- Supports the Corridor Improvement Coordinator in efforts to enhance various commercial corridors across the city through the creation of tax capture districts as well as utilization of Main Street program principles for economic gardening to assist with small business growth.
- Coordinates with the Zoning Coordinators on the review, evaluation, and reboot of the Imagine Flint Master Plan in a way that engages the public and meets State Law requirements.
- Provides updates and makes presentations to City officials and staff, commissions and boards, City Council and/or citizens groups.
- Continuous research on how economic development is positively impacted by housing development and neighborhood revitalization.
- Assists in writing grant applications and reports.
- Perform other duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Community Development, Urban Planning/Studies/Policy, or a related field.
- Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience doing economic development (business attraction, expansion, retention and/or growth) work within or in partnership with a municipal government.
- Knowledge of real estate transaction guidelines.
- Have a strong understanding of EDA (Economic Development Administration) and SBA (Small Business Administration) grant reporting requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Ability to travel to community meetings.
- Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and conferences.
- Have a valid driver’s license and ready access to a motor vehicle.
Benefits
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you’ll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City’s medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year’s Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.