Community Development & Real Estate Coordinator

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Professional growth

Job summary

The City of Lansing’s Economic, Development & Planning Department seeks a Community Development Coordinator to advance housing, real estate, and economic development efforts. The role requires analyzing regulations, managing multiple projects, and coordinating with government agencies and partners.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or related field, experience with CDBG, and a proven track record in supervision and grant administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred; however, relevant work experience considered.
• Training in real estate, construction, or related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience which has included the Community Development Block Grant program, in planning and development work to include: Two (2) years in a supervisory capacity (with a state or local government agency preferred); One (1) year with a state or local government agency
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Completes acquisition, demolition, marketing, and disposition of real property in order to bring about community and economic development services to the community and City.
• Plans work, supervises, trains, and participates in hiring, evaluating, and disciplining subordinates.
• Prepares staff reports and drafts resolutions necessary for City Council action.
• Operates grant funded homebuyer assistance program; issues and manages mortgage loans, liens and other funds due to the City.
• Drafts deeds, mortgages, licenses, easements, liens, leases, and other legal documents.
• Develops and maintains operating procedures incorporating applicable regulatory requirements of the funding source and established guidelines.
• Obtains appraisals, surveys, environmental reports and title commitments; reviews and verifies accuracy of legal descriptions.
• Negotiates the purchase, sale, or lease of real property, including compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Conducts and/or supervises all state and federal relocation activities as required for affected properties.
• Provides work direction, technical assistance, and/or coordination to other staff members in the Development Division as required.
• Conducts field inspections of property or coordinates inspections with Building Safety, Code Compliance or other City offices.
• Participates in preparation of a wide range of sophisticated federal reports including CAPER, budget and finance reports, program accomplishments, etc.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Training in real estate, construction, or related field

Job description

The City of Lansing’s Economic, Development & Planning Department seeks a Community Development Coordinator to advance housing, real estate, and economic development efforts. The role requires analyzing regulations, managing multiple projects, and coordinating with government agencies and partners.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or related field, experience with CDBG, and a proven track record in supervision and grant administration.