Neighborhood Development & Revitalization Coordinator

The City of Fort Worth; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Services Department seeks a Neighborhood Development Coordinator to manage NEZ and Façade Improvement Programs, including policies, contracts, audits, and compliance. You will coordinate with developers, residents, and City staff while ensuring project budgets and approvals align with contract terms.

The role also covers oversight of project partners, financial feasibility, and regulatory requirements, with supervision of staff and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, urban planning, business administration, or real estate finance.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in local government, community development, economic development, commercial real estate such as multifamily housing including two (2) years of experience in federal grants management, public infrastructure projects such as street reconstruction, project procurement, contract management and project or workflow management.
• Experience administering NEZ tax abatements, façade improvement contracts, development incentives or comparable municipal economic and community development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, monitoring, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) and Façade Improvement Programs (FIP); explain requirements to developers, residents, businesses and City staff.
• Prepare, negotiate, administer and monitor NEZ tax abatement and FIP contracts; verify eligibility, coordinate required approvals, track project budgets and ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract terms.
• Conduct the annual NEZ audit, respond to FIP audits, maintain complete records, monitor compliance and prepare documentation supporting project closeout and audit responses.
• Provide oversight of project partners in accordance with applicable City processes and legal requirements.
• Conduct financial feasibility reviews, analyze budgets and financial information, monitor project commitments and coordinate public-sector approvals and related development processes.
• Supervise assigned staff, including setting priorities, assigning work, training, evaluating performance and recommending personnel actions consistent with City policies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, recommendations and supporting documents for City Council, boards, neighborhood organizations, leadership and other public interest groups.
• Coordinate with City departments and external stakeholders, use GIS and project tracking tools to monitor eligibility and deadlines, and identify improvements to program delivery and customer service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban planning, business administration, or real estate finance

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

The City of Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Services Department seeks a Neighborhood Development Coordinator to manage NEZ and Façade Improvement Programs, including policies, contracts, audits, and compliance. You will coordinate with developers, residents, and City staff while ensuring project budgets and approvals align with contract terms.

The role also covers oversight of project partners, financial feasibility, and regulatory requirements, with supervision of staff and collaboration across