Incentives Compliance Coordinator

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for reviewing required documentation, draw requests and overall compliance for all projects receiving economic and development incentives from the real estate and economic incentives teams. This position will need to have a working knowledge of various incentive programs, such as: payment in lieu of taxes, tax increment financing, DMD land banking and disposition and other tools designed to create housing and economic opportunities. Works in collaboration with other DMD employees, developers, and non-profit organizations to ensure compliance requirements such as job creation/retention, housing units developed, housing standards, monitoring of partner organizations and other compliance with Tax Increment Financing disbursement requests are met. These requirements are related to programs that promote economic development, develop affordable housing opportunities, and contribute to Indianapolis neighborhood revitalization and community development. This position reports to the Principal Program Manager – Incentives Compliance.

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Department of Metropolitan Development works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening all people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development.

The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, equitable, and beautiful city where people and businesses thrive in an inclusive and innovative community.

The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors compliance of recipients of economic incentives by performing annual surveys, on-site inspections and evaluating compliance forms. 
• Performs on-site monitoring of projects sites and project files to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Reviews non-compliant items with Incentives Compliance Team and issues written letters of non-compliance to owners, developers, community partners, etc.
• Tracks non-compliant items and properly documents corrective actions and resolution.
• Investigates issues of non-compliance and work with the company to resolve those issues. 
• Implements written guidelines and procedures to ensure federal, local and contract compliance.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with developers, non-profit organizations, community development corporations, federal agencies, and other city and county agencies. 
• Completes compliance reports and implements policies and procedures for TIF-funded projects, PILOTS, land banking, and other incentive programs.
• Monitors economic development contracts and works to process payments in coordination with the CFO/COO and the Administrator-Economic Incentives and in accordance with contract language.
• Reviews all incentive agreements and documents compliance obligations.
• Assures compliance with federal and City policies, laws, and regulations. Follows all safety procedures as described in the Employee Safety Handbook.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Real Estate, Business Management or related field from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of one (1) year of direct work experience in a related field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Experience with finance, community development and/or project management are a must.

Strong grasp of and the ability to learn, interpret and implement federal regulations, state laws and local ordinances as well as articulate principles of municipal government, and comprehensive community development and to work collaboratively with neighborhood organizations, Community Development Corporations, and private developers is essential.

Must be able to read and understand contract language. Excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills are crucial.

Knowledge of city government’s inner-workings and the region’s development and not-for-profit community, or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly, is a must for this position.

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with city colleagues, private contractors, business owners, and not-for-profit organizations.

Ability to manage several high-profile projects simultaneously is required. Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office. Computer literacy is required.