Brownfield Redevelopment & Grants Specialist

Fishbeck; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Vacation and sick time, holidays

Hybrid and flexible schedules

Stock ownership opportunities

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Brownfield Program Specialist to help grow redevelopment efforts across Michigan. You will connect local governments, developers, and property owners with technical resources and incentives to drive brownfield projects forward.

Working with our Brownfield team, you’ll evaluate tools, prepare plans and proposals, pursue grants, manage compliance, and present results in public settings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Business, Environmental Sciences, or 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 travel to project sites, sit at a computer, attend meetings, and use technical equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical writing

Organization skills

Grant writing

Education

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

Job description

Fishbeck is seeking a Brownfield Program Specialist to help grow redevelopment efforts across Michigan. You will connect local governments, developers, and property owners with technical resources and incentives to drive brownfield projects forward.

Working with our Brownfield team, you’ll evaluate tools, prepare plans and proposals, pursue grants, manage compliance, and present results in public settings as needed.