Brownfield Redevelopment & Funding Specialist

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & Sick time

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) & profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Brownfield Program Specialist in Farmington Hills, MI. You will work with a cross-disciplinary Brownfield team to connect local governments, developers, and property owners with technical and funding support for brownfield redevelopment, focusing on financial incentives to move projects forward.

You’ll evaluate tools, meet with stakeholders, research funding opportunities, prepare planning documents, and assist with grants and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Business, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• 1+ year of 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate economic development tools to support brownfield redevelopment.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Grant writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or related field

1+ year brownfield/economic development experience

Job description

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Brownfield Program Specialist in Farmington Hills, MI. You will work with a cross-disciplinary Brownfield team to connect local governments, developers, and property owners with technical and funding support for brownfield redevelopment, focusing on financial incentives to move projects forward.

You’ll evaluate tools, meet with stakeholders, research funding opportunities, prepare planning documents, and assist with grants and compliance.