This Development Manager- Office of Strategic Growth (Unclassified) position is housed within the
Office of Strategic Growth (OSG).

• Real estate development
• Tax incentives
• Neighborhood development and affordable housing
• job creation
• Business attraction and retention
  
  

This employee performs entry-level professional assignments to promote, plan, organize, monitor, manage, evaluate and implement economic development programs, development projects, employer engagement initiatives, and related activities administered by the Office of Strategic Growth while learning the methods of the work. Employee will perform activities in support of advancing development projects, supporting business expansion and retention, administering incentive programs, and conducting economic research and analysis to support economic growth in the City of Cincinnati.

Development Officers typically support Development Managers or Senior Development Officers in analyzing, coordinating, and advancing development projects, incentive programs, or employer engagement initiatives. Development Officers may occasionally serve as lead staff on smaller or less complex projects or program assignments.

Performs related duties as required.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, and terminology of economic development.

Principles and practices of housing development and revitalization programs.

Basic practices and principles of economics and finance.

Principles and practices of real estate.

Pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Methods of program development, evaluation, and administration.

Principles and practices of municipal accounting and budget development.

Principles and practices of grant application and administration.

Principles and practices of research and analysis.

Methods and techniques of report writing.

City geography.

Job related computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.

The local economic, cultural and political environment.

Skill to:

Negotiate and mediate effectively.

Read and understand maps, blueprints, and specifications.

Operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment.

Operate motor vehicle in performance of job duties.

Read and interpret financial statements.

Read and interpret real estate agreements and financing documents.

Ability to:

Produce and explain results of financial analyses.

Identify, analyze, and resolve program deficiencies; develop solutions and recommend changes.

Create and make effective presentations.

Recommend actions to decision makers based on a logical analysis of the information. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.

Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail.

Conduct research and prepare clear and concise reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines.

Maintain confidentiality of City information; maintain highest ethical standards of conduct.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted while work (i.e. stakeholder groups, business leaders, developers, executives and elected officials).

Examples of Work Performed

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the tasks which may be performed.)

Works on various economic development programs, development projects, and employer engagement initiatives and projects as assigned, monitors project development and reports progress.
Recommends changes to improve project delivery and development.
May represent the Office of Strategic Growth and serve as a liaison to other city departments as well as to community and business organizations.
Negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Assists manager and team with providing business expansion and retention assistance, development project coordination, incentive program administration, and related activities.
Prepares correspondence, reports, ordinances, contracts, agenda items, brochures, and other documents for various projects and programs.
Conducts research, gathers and analyzes market data, reviews development proposals and project information; provides findings to supervisor, department director and others (City Manager, City Council, various departments, community stakeholders and the general public) as directed.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Performs incentive analysis including but not limited to property and income tax incentives as well as City grants/loans to ensure the terms are reasonable and feasible. Contributes in the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned programs; implements approved policies and procedures.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields related to assigned area of work.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate data on assigned projects in the department's database.
May be required to monitor previously approved incentive agreements including sending annual notices and analyzing submitted reports.
May be required to facilitate project contracts from execution to conclusion through a multi-level city contracting process; negotiate project terms; recommend changes to attain objectives.
May be required to identify and assist in development of grants applications; administer grant-funded programs; develop and implement programs; work with various community groups and outside agencies on development, implementation, and administration of grant funded programs.
Manages and implements programs and projects that support development projects, business expansion and retention initiatives, and economic development programs.
Reviews incentive applications, soliciting requests for proposals (RFP) and development proposals from private development companies, individuals, and others; negotiating development agreements and contracts; and managing contracts and related projects from execution to closure; monitoring incentive agreements.
Composes and publishes reports; and presenting information to stakeholders and decision makers.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate project information in the department's database.
Performs related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Design/Planning, Finance, or related field is required.

https://www.dantes.doded.mil/EducationPrograms/get-credit/creditmilitary.html

Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; travel to various locations throughout the City, including active construction sites, unimproved land, office, retail, commercial and industrial facilities and street vendor locations, may be required; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; some ground conditions may be slippery or uneven; and work around moving vehicles/machinery may occur.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; must be able to operate a motor vehicle.