Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Senior Planning and Community Development Specialist is a trusted advisor and assists local communities with developing and implementing programs that address the needs of the community. This position plays a key role in community planning efforts, economic development strategies, and infrastructure funding. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Increment Districts (TIDs), and public funding mechanisms, including grant writing and administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including government agencies and other local businesses; cultivate relationships with existing businesses to promote growth and retention of those businesses in the communities.
• Prepare and manage TIF/TID plans and amendments.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including federal, state, and local grants; research, compile, and draft information for grant proposals and provide necessary reporting and tracking for various grant awarding agencies.
• Assist in comprehensive planning, zoning updates, and redevelopment projects.
• Support public engagement efforts and present findings to boards, councils, and commissions.
• Oversee the implementation of development plans and funding strategies.
• Collaborate with internal engineers, planners, and project managers on how to integrate the planning and community development team into projects to assist with various funding programs; work with engineering staff to prepare information required for funding applications and implementation of the funding throughout the design and construction of the project.
• Develop sources and uses of funding to apply to the various project components.
• Assist communities with the appropriate expenditure of funds received through grants by providing administration of such grants.
• Develop and Present public funding related strategies and updates at community government meetings.
• Perform project management activities for Planning & Community Development Projects.
• Promote a positive image of the company by representing the company at professional meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences; establish and maintain credible relations with community development, emergency services and management, and other governmental entities and professional organizations.
• Mentor junior members of Planning & Community Development Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of local economic development and community development planning concepts
• Advanced knowledge of governmental agencies and processes related to community development, land-use, long-rang planning, rural development, urban design and building construction
• Understanding of redevelopment, downtown development, and infill development
• Experience with governmental agencies and processes related to municipal government and community development activities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills is required
• Ability to publicly speak at local meetings and committees
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team as well as work effectively with government officials, citizens and community organizations is required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and multiple deadlines
• Ability to travel occasionally is required; occasional evening meetings are required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, Business Management or related field is required
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in planning, community development, or economic development is required.
• Demonstrated experience with TIFs, TIDs, and municipal finance tools is required.
• Proven success in writing and administering grants and securing public funding is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin planning and development regulations is preferred.

License or Certification Preferences:

• American Institute of Certified Planners Certification (AICP) is preferred but not required.
• International Economic Development Council - Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
• Congress for New Urbanism – CNU-A

Vierbicher Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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