Kenosha is the fourth largest city in Wisconsin with more than 100,000 residents. They are actively transforming from a legacy of auto manufacturing to a diverse economy driven by advanced manufacturing, logistics, and a focus on innovation across all business sectors. The department of City Development is at the heart of driving this change and they are hiring a Community Development Specialist.
This position will have an opportunity to play a lead role in planning and implementing development and redevelopment projects utilizing a range of tools including Tax Incremental Financing (TIF), Redevelopment plans, property acquisitions and assemblage, and development of public/private partnerships to drive new development.
Required Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Planning, Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate or related field
- Five years of related work experience in the above mentioned fields
- Preference for experience in both public and private sector real estate development. Examples of preferred public sector experience: planning, inspection, infrastructure design, supervisor experience of multi-disciplinary committee.
- Examples of preferred private sector experience: land development, construction, real estate brokerage, property management, project management
This position will remain open until the needs of the city have been met.