Community Development Redevelopment Specialist – City of Kenosha, WI

Opening Date: 03/17/2025 

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance of city-owned vacant properties and buildings (Grass, Snow Removal, Other)
• Manage the acquisition of blighted property
• Manage the razing of blighted property
• Manage the marketing and selling of city-owned properties
• Manage infill development projects, including the Home Kenosha program
• Assist in the implementation of redevelopment plans and projects in conjunction with other staff
• Assist in the creation and administration of tax increment financing district in conjunction with other staff
• Assist in the administration of federally funded CDBG & Home Programs

 

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field
• Three to five years of related work experience in the above-mentioned fields
• Preference for experience in the public or private sector including real estate development, planning, inspection, land development, construction, real estate brokerage, property management, and involvement in a multi-disciplinary team

 

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations related to redevelopment, CDBG, HOME, and tax increment financing districts
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of legal and financial rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports
• Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints and similar relevant documents