Urban Renewal Analyst

The Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA); Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an Urban Renewal Analyst to support the City Manager’s Office in advancing economic development projects related to the two Urban Renewal Districts in Springfield. The role requires strong project management, data analysis, and collaboration with consultants to move development plans forward.

The ideal candidate will analyze data, plans, and reports to gauge feasibility, develop proposals, and assist in creating materials for the Springfield Economic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field as listed in the posting.
• 2 years of experience in urban renewal, project management, real estate, land use planning, economic development, or developing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support economic development projects in Springfield’s two Urban Renewal Districts.
• Analyze data, plans, and reports to assess project feasibility.
• Develop proposals and work with consultants; prepare materials for the Springfield Economic Development Agency.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business, finance, public administration, political science, real estate, planning)

Job description

The City of Springfield is seeking anUrban Renewal Analystto support the City Manager’s Office. This position will perform activities in support of the City’s economic development projects related to the two Urban Renewal Districts in Springfield. A suitable candidate will have an interest in a variety of work related to making development projects come to fruition. This work spans from analyzing data, plans, and reports to gauge project feasibility, developing proposals and working with consultants, and supporting the development of materials for the Springfield Economic Development Agency. This role requires a strong skill set in project management, collaboration, and follow through. The position may entail skills and knowledge areas across economic development; real estate development, including local zoning and planning regulations; building and development economics and incentives; contracting; project management; gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data; and working within government systems and regulations. An exciting position like this will contribute to changing the landscape of Springfield!

We also believe equity and inclusion bring new ideas and experiences to enrich our City. We encourage applicants to think outside the box and consider how your skills and experiences can positively contribute to a collaborative working environment that strives to provide excellence in service.

Training & Experience

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, political science, real estate, planning, or related field, and;
• 2 years of experience in any of the following areas: urban renewal, project management (i.e. full scope to include budget, planning, execution, and monitoring), real estate (ex: negotiations, acquisitions, and disposition of properties), land use planning, economic development, or developing and facilitating proposals.

Preferences may be given for knowledge and experience

• Prior public sector experience
• Prior executive office or City Manager’s Office experience
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Oregon Real Estate Broker’s License
• Land use planning

Selection and Interview Process

Top candidates will be invited to interview.

As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.

The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check.

All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.

Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.