Community Development - Redevelopment Specialist

About the role

The City of Kenosha is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Planning & Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our city.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of federally funded CDBG & Home Programs in conjunction with other staff
• Manage infill development projects, including the Home Kenosha Attainable Housing Initiative
• Affirmatively implement redevelopment plans and projects in conjunction with other staff
• Manage the acquisition of blighted property in conjunction with other staff
• Manage the marketing and selling of city-owned properties
• Affirmatively assist in the creation and administration of tax increment financing districts in conjunction with other staff
• Affirmatively contribute to the updating of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code in conjunction with other staff
• Affirmatively assist in the utilization of GIS mapping for planning/redevelopment purposes

Requirements

• Required Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or related field
• Two to four years of related work experience in the above-mentioned fields
• Preference for experience in the public or private sector, including real estate development, planning, inspection, land development, construction, real estate brokerage, property management, and involvement in a multi-disciplinary team