This Senior Development Officer- Real Estate Development (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 a wide-range of advanced professional-level tasks to plan, organize, monitor, manage and evaluate real estate development projects, incentive programs, capital deployment initiatives, and real estate transactions administered by the Office of Strategic Growth. Work requires managing and implementing programs and projects that support commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and residential real estate development; redevelopment of strategic sites and districts; administration of real estate incentives; capital deployment programs; and real estate transactions throughout the City.. Serves as a liaison between the City and the development community including developers, lenders, nonprofit partners, community development corporations, and other stakeholders concerning these projects. Represents the Office of Strategic Growth in coordinating development projects with internal departments, development partners, and community stakeholders.

Senior Development Officers typically lead moderately complex real estate development projects and may be supported by Development Officers assigned to those projects. Senior Development Officers may also support Development Managers on the most complex development projects within the division.

Staff within the division must learn to effectively advocate for projects internally and help shepherd development projects through City processes including coordinated site review and entitlement processes with departments such as Planning, Buildings and Inspections, Transportation and Engineering, and other relevant departments. The division works closely with development partners to coordinate development financing and project implementation.

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:
How local economies function and fit within the larger marketplace. Economic development theories and practices. Real estate development practices and development finance strategies. Principles, practices, and terminology of urban design, management, and development.
Methods, phasing and implementation of large, master planned urban projects. Concepts, objectives and methods of urban land development, architectural design and construction documents.
Principles and practices of community development and revitalization programs.
Methods of market analysis, research and project economic feasibility analysis and development proformas.
Interpretation and preparation of financial documents.
Principles, transactions, and practices of real estate and real estate finance.
Terminology and procedures/processes relating to real estate transactions, loan agreements, mortgages and promissory notes. Finance and loan packaging, including loan structures, amortization and determination of rates and terms.
Pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Methods for structuring public participation in real estate development projects and evaluating fiscal and economic impacts.
Standard contract forms and law regarding agreements with developers, consultants, financial institutions, and Federal, State and Local agencies.
Methods of program development, evaluation, and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal accounting and budget development.
Principles and practices of research and analysis.
Methods and techniques of report writing.
Development concepts related to residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use real estate projects.
Job related computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
City geography.

Skill to:
Negotiate and mediate effectively.
Read and understand maps, blueprints and specifications.
Operate a computer and other standard office equipment in performance of assigned duties.
Operate a motor vehicle in performance of job duties.
Read and interpret financial statements and development financial analyses.

Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Evaluate development proposals and assist in structuring fiscally responsible public participation in real estate development projects.
Develop and present cost-benefit analysis of a project or program.
Develop and implement plan; coordinate projects; establish goals and objectives; define and assign duties; monitor progress.
Research, evaluate and prepare market studies, financial statements, and real estate proformas for development projects.
Identify, analyze, and solve complex problems and work processes. Analyze and discern the accuracy of 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 developer and City information; maintain highest ethical standards of conduct.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted while work (i.e. stakeholder groups, developers, lenders, nonprofit partners, executives and elected officials).
Comprehend architectural, engineering and planning documents associated with development projects. Read and understand maps, blueprints, and specifications.

Examples of Work Performed

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

Each applicant must have at least two years experience as a Development Officer with the City of Cincinnati or comparable experience with another municipality or entity. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Geography, Real Estate, Urban Design/Planning, Finance, or related field is required.

A Master's Degree in one of the above stated fields and/or professional certification from an accredited professional organization dealing with development issues (such as International Economic Development Council - CEcD, National Development Council - EDFP, HDFP and RHDFP, Community Development Financial Institution certification) is preferred.

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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; and must be able to operate a motor vehicle.