Contract Compliance Officer or Manager

About the role

This full-time staff position will be responsible for working with the Tax Increment Financing Commission (TIF), Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA), Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA), Enhanced Enterprise (EEZ), and Chapter 353 programs to ensure compliance with redevelopment agreements and other documents as directed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of redevelopment agreements for adherence to redevelopment plans and projects, and related requirements for design/construction, including MBE/WBE, construction workforce, payment of prevailing wage and other schedules, and timely reporting, as applicable
• Coordinate the processes and procedures, including gathering documentation and confirmation of compliance, scheduling Commission/Board approval, and the collection of fees necessary for the issuance of Certificates of Completion & Compliance (TIF) and Certificates of Tax Abatement for LCRA/EEZ/353 for Plans/Projects
• Monitor statutory compliance by 353 Redevelopment Corporations during the time of the redevelopment contract
• Complete annual reports required by the State

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field
• Master's degree or experience in economic development is preferred
• Effective communication skills, both for verbal and written presentations
• Ability to understand contracts and agency incentives
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Working knowledge of TIF, LCRA, and Chapter 353 programs is preferred
• Must be an initiative-taker who can make well-informed decisions and can work effectively alone and as a team member
• Ability to build relationships with developers
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Civic Serve software is helpful
• Residency in Kansas City, Missouri, or willingness to relocate within six months is required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k
• Short-term and long-term disability