Community Development Coordinator 39

The City of Lansing’s Economic, Development & Planning Department is seeking a Community Development Coordinator to support its housing, community development, real estate, and economic development initiatives. This position performs professional and technical work to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, conduct research, prepare reports and grant-related documents, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and build effective working relationships with government agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional growth and educational opportunities.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred; however, relevant work experience considered. 
• Training in real estate, construction, or related field. 
• Five (5) years of professional experience which has included the Community Development Block Grant program, in planning and development work to include:
  • Two (2) years in a supervisory capacity (with a state or local government agency preferred) 
  • One (1) year with a state or local government agency
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 

• Completes acquisition, demolition, marketing, and disposition of real property in order to bring about community and economic development services to the community and City.
• Plans work, supervises, trains, and participates in hiring, evaluating, and disciplining subordinates.
• Prepares staff reports and drafts resolutions necessary for City Council action.
• Operates grant funded homebuyer assistance program; issues and manages mortgage loans, liens and other funds due to the City.
• Drafts deeds, mortgages, licenses, easements, liens, leases, and other legal documents.
• Develops and maintains operating procedures incorporating applicable regulatory requirements of the funding source and established guidelines.
• Obtains appraisals, surveys, environmental reports and title commitments; reviews and verifies accuracy of legal descriptions.
• Negotiates the purchase, sale, or lease of real property, including compliance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Conducts and/or supervises all state and federal relocation activities as required for affected properties.
• Provides work direction, technical assistance, and/or coordination to other staff members in the Development Division as required.
• Conducts field inspections of property or coordinates inspections with Building Safety, Code Compliance or other City offices.
• Participates in preparation of a wide range of sophisticated federal reports including CAPER, budget and finance reports, program accomplishments, etc.