Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist (Hybrid)

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement and activities

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO,

Hybrid and flexible schedules

401(k), profit sharing, and stock-ow n

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber seeks a Brownfield Program Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI to manage brownfield redevelopment efforts and connect governments, developers, and property owners with funding and technical resources. You will evaluate incentives, prepare plans, and support grant activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and hands-on experience in brownfield or economic development, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Business, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• 1+ year of brownfield redevelopment, economic development, or related experience.
• Knowledge of property taxation, finance, economic development, and site development.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including technical writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with grant proposal writing.
• Introductory knowledge of environmental due diligence and brownfield plans.

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

Brownfield redevelopment

Economic development

Grant proposal writing

Technical writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Environmental due diligence

Public administration experience

Education

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

Job description

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber seeks a Brownfield Program Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI to manage brownfield redevelopment efforts and connect governments, developers, and property owners with funding and technical resources. You will evaluate incentives, prepare plans, and support grant activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and hands-on experience in brownfield or economic development, with strong communication and organizational skills.