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musky:
The City of Euclid has an immediate opening for a full-time Coordinator, Neighborhood Development Projects.
The incumbent is responsible for economic development and planning related activities and special projects in the Community Service and Economic Development department. Incumbent will provide administrative and clerical services as needed and reports to the Director, or his designee.
Job duties may include:
· Under general supervision, develops, manages and implements economic development and planning projects.
· Assists in the administration of development incentives, such as the City of Euclid Enterprise Zone Program, Community Reinvestment Area Program and Tax Increment Financing Districts, including providing staff support to the Tax Incentive Review Council.
· Assists businesses and state and regional economic development partners with site searches; conducts periodic updates to the department’s inventory of available commercial, industrial and office space.
· Provides staff support to the City of Euclid Community Improvement Corporation as needed.
· Performs research on new grant programs fitting the City’s needs, and collaborates with others in the production of required applications, reports and financial documents.
· Conducts or participates in public meetings with neighborhood residents, business and/or community leaders, elected officials, and special interest groups, including some early morning, evening and weekend hours.
· Prepares marketing and informational materials for distribution utilizing print, email, and social media resources. Maintains and updates websites.
· Provides data to improve decisions and policy-making through research and written reports, spatial studies and map creation including, but not limited to, census data, demographic analysis and community and economic development trends.
· Assists in general departmental administrative functions.
· Perform other related duties as required.
Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Planning, Community or Economic Development, Public Administration or related field, and Master’s Degree is preferred. Minimum three years of progressively-responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job is required. Candidates must have strong ability to express ideas and instructions clearly both verbally and in writing. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record mandatory. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and experience with GIS mapping preferred. Some additional hours will be required, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, in the range of $12.00 – $16.32 per hour, with full benefits package included. Qualified and interested applicants should send resume, cover letter and references to jobs@cityofeuclid.com by January 11, 2013 to be considered. EOE.
smith:
I know city budgets are pretty thin these days, but they prefer a master's degree, but will only pay $34,000?? I'm glad I'm in the private sector!
musky:
Yeah... tell me about it. I need that switch big time
Clefan98:
Looks like a good gig in the city...
City Planning
Chief City Planner/ Neighborhood Planning Manager
The City of Cleveland’s Office of City Planning is seeking to hire a city planner to manage its neighborhood
planning section and to serve as a neighborhood planner for one district of the City.
Salary:
• $30,000 to $82,781, commensurate with qualifications
Position Description:
• Under administrative direction, prepares and supervises the preparation of planning studies,
development analyses, data analyses, market studies, and maps. Reviews the design and layout of
development projects including conformance with zoning, design, and planning standards. Represents
the Planning Commission and its Director in public meetings and presentations. Performs related
duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Five years of full-time paid experience in urban planning or closely related field is required.
• A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field may substitute for two years of experience.
• (NOTE: Candidates with less experience may be considered for a possible future opening for a nonmanagement
neighborhood planning position)
Send resume and cover letter to City Planning Director Robert N. Brown at
rbrown@city.cleveland.oh.us.
musky:
Already sent my resume in a few weeks ago - no need for anybody else to apply ;)
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