Project Management Assistant - Community and Economic Development

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical options (HMO/PPO/HSA)

Wellness incentive

Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking a Project Management Assistant in the Community Development Division, focusing on downtown redevelopment, property management, and revitalization initiatives. The role supports coordination of economic development projects to attract capital investments and create jobs.

Ideal candidates will collaborate with internal staff and external partners, and possess knowledge of Phoenix ordinances, codes, and development processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in governmental research, urban development, finance or public administration.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, economics or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring contracts
• Tracking and reporting performance metrics
• Monitoring budgets
• Developing written and statistical reports to summarize activity
• Administrative and clerical tasks as assigned
• Property management and contract performance monitoring
• Conducting solicitations for consultant and developer proposals
• Providing research and analysis
• Coordinating with local businesses, government entities, property owners, development representatives and the media.

Skills

Contract management

Budget monitoring

Reporting

Research

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, economics or a related field

Job description

About This Position

The Project Management Assistant position provides professional-level support and assistance in the management and implementation of economic development programs and initiatives including business retention and expansion, business attraction, and redevelopment and real estate development projects.

About This Position

The Project Management Assistant position provides professional-level support and assistance in the management and implementation of economic development programs and initiatives including business retention and expansion, business attraction, and redevelopment and real estate development projects.

Currently, there is one vacancy for a Project Management Assistant in the Community and Economic Development Department's Community Development Division, with a focus on the downtown redevelopment projects, property management, and other strategic revitalization initiatives. This position supports the Community Development Division's efforts to coordinate economic development and redevelopment projects, programs and initiatives that attract new capital investments, broaden the City's economic base, and create quality jobs for the community.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Managing and monitoring contracts
• Tracking and reporting performance metrics
• Monitoring budgets
• Developing written and statistical reports to summarize activity
• Administrative and clerical tasks as assigned
• Property management and contract performance monitoring
• Conducting solicitations for consultant and developer proposals
• Providing research and analysis
• Coordinating with local businesses, government entities, property owners, development representatives and the media.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with internal staff and external customers, and should possess knowledge of Phoenix ordinances, codes, policies and development processes.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to work cooperatively with City employees and multiple stakeholders.

SALARY

Pay Range: $64,313.60 to $99,736.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $64,313.60 to $86,153.60 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in governmental research, urban development, finance or public administration.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, economics or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience developing and managing consultant contracts and development agreements.
• Experience handling administrative and clerical tasks in a project-focused environment.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders on development projects or initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing consultant contracts and development agreements.
• Experience presenting material to external audiences or community groups.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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