Senior Project Manager - Community Development

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for working with development partners using community development incentives to implement catalytic community and development projects.

Provide insight and recommendations on policy development in order to align with federal, state and local programs, further DMD’s mission and vision of a thriving city.

The position will work to leverage resources and ensure projects and programs are implemented efficiently and in compliance with federal and local laws, regulations and guidelines.

This position will work collaboratively with other city departments, other units of government, community partners and elected officials.

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

• Provides input and recommendations on policy development and strategic initiatives in partnership with the Principal Program Manager – Community Development (PPM-CD). 
• Implements and reinforces written guidelines and procedures to ensure federal and local compliance.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with developers, non-profit organizations, community development corporations, federal agencies, and other city and county agencies. 
• Works on multiple projects of average to high complexity as assigned by the PPM-CD.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) program including future applications preparation and submission, allocation deployment processes, review and processing of vendor invoices, and maintaining marketing and communications materials. 
• Serves as primary staff for the NMTC governing board and advisory board, community groups, stakeholders, economic development professionals, and developers to provide communication around the city’s deployment of the NMTC, in partnership with the PPM-CD.
• Serves as first point of contact for developers seeking City support for affordable housing development projects by submitting Affordable Housing Pipeline intake forms.
• Schedules developers to present their proposed projects to the Affordable Housing Pipeline Committee and communicate feedback following presentations.
• Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and application materials for the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) affordable housing program, under the guidance of the PPM-CD.
• Evaluates PILOT applications and communicates feedback and follow up questions to developers, as advised by the PPM-CD. 
• Coordinates negotiations with developers to craft community benefits agreements that align with program goals and priorities, under the guidance of the PPM-CD.
• Supports Council legislative process for PILOT projects, including ensuring deadlines for ordinance submission and PILOT documentation are met.
• Supports City deployment of federal, state, and local grant opportunities, including American Rescue Plan Act and READI funds. 
• 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 (2) years of direct work experience in community development.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

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.

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 a full range of elected and appointed officials, city colleagues, community leaders, private contractors, business owners, and not-for-profit boards and directors.

Ability to multi-task is required. Must be able to attend meetings or perform work outside of the office. Must be able to work independently and employ problem solving skills.

Attention to detail and computer literacy are required.