Brownfield Program Specialist

Align; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Stock ownership

401(k) plan

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Fishbeck seeks a Brownfield Program Specialist to help advance redevelopment across Michigan. You will evaluate incentives, meet with municipal partners, and pursue funding opportunities for brownfield projects.

The role includes preparing plans, grants, and ensuring compliance, with travel to project sites as needed. Hybrid and flexible schedules are available; the ideal candidate has a background in community development or environmental sciences and strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in related field.
• 1+ year of brownfield redevelopment or related experience.
• Knowledge of property taxation processes, finance and site development.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including technical writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with grant proposals and program funding is a plus.
• Introductory knowledge of brownfield plans and redevelopment topics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement economic development tools for brownfield projects.
• Meet with developers and governments to assess financial incentives.
• Research funding opportunities: tax abatements, TIF, grants, resources.
• Prepare Brownfield Plans, work plans, proposals and grants; track progress.
• Assist with grant compliance and reporting for projects.
• Support environmental project efforts and program strategies.
• Present information in public settings as needed.

Skills

Brownfield redevelopment

Economic development

Community planning

Financial management

Grant writing

Technical writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel for field work

Environmental due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Business, Environmental Sciences, or a related field

Job description

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Brownfield Program Specialist to help us keep building.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and implement economic development tools and strategies to support brownfield redevelopment and community development projects
• Meet with developers, municipal governments, and economic development organizations to evaluate project financial incentives
• Research, analyze, and pursue funding opportunities, including property tax abatements, tax increment financing, grants, and technical resources
• Prepare Brownfield Plans, Act 381 work plans, proposals, grants, and other technical documents, and track implementation
• Support efforts to secure grants and financial assistance for brownfield projects
• Assist with grant compliance and reporting
• Contribute to environmental projects and assist project managers with implementing program strategies
• Present information in public settings as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Business, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• 1+ year of experience in brownfield redevelopment, economic development, community planning, public administration, financial management, or related functions
• Knowledge of property taxation processes, finance, economic development, community development, and site development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing capabilities
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Exposure to community development and economic development programs
• Experience with grant proposal writing
• Introductory knowledge of environmental due diligence, brownfield plans, and other redevelopment topics
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry, work in normal office conditions, sit and use a computer, travel to and maneuver around project sites, attend client and project meetings, conduct site observations, use technical equipment for communication and documentation, and meet the visual demands of the role

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to join an elite team helping create transformational redevelopment projects across Michigan. You will be challenged to learn and apply new skills, engage in highly meaningful work, and be recognized for your contributions.

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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