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Senior Advisor - Neighborhood Economic Development (PA III)

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Senior Advisor - Neighborhood Economic Development (PA III)

Salary

$107,165.00 - $140,552.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202501MAY111505MGH

Department

Mayor's Office

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

+ Description

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Description

The Mayor’s Office and its economic development team, Jobs & Economy (JET), are seeking talented individuals to serve as Senior Advisor. The Senior Advisor will be tasked with leadership in the execution of the City of Detroit’s economic development programs, public-private partnerships, and priority development projects to expand economic growth and create opportunities for Detroiters. Positioned as a lead on commercial corridor redevelopment and small business programming, the Senior Advisor will work closely with executive senior leadership and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Deputy Group Executive - Neighborhood Development (Jobs & Economy), the Senior Advisor will assist in managing and measuring the success of the City of Detroit’s commercial corridor revitalization by coordinating multiple cross-departmental functions into a shared strategy and approach to corridor revitalization. Existing cross-department functions can be largely categorized as Economic Development & Investment Strategy, Small Business Support; Infrastructure coordination; and Enforcement & Property Management.

Examples of Duties

•Inventory and assess buildings and vacant land in the corridor.

•Identify and support investment opportunities for both privately- and publicly-owned properties.

•Coordinate investments and construction projects with partners by securing approvals from elected and appointed boards, negotiating legal agreements, and investing applicable grant funds.

•Ensure alignment with the management and strategy for publicly owned properties.

•Monitor and highlight emergent business needs from existing business and connect them to existing resources.

•Coordinate with and grow the capacity of economic development organization (EDOs) as needed to further the City’s investments in neighborhood commercial corridors.

•Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders that maximize revitalization opportunities across the City’s business and retail corridors.

•Lead concept development, planning, structuring, project set-up and management activities, engagement, public approvals, and implementation for priority development projects and public-private partnerships.

•Convene and lead interdepartmental and cross-agency teams to advance project outcomes and support specific program deliverables.

•Structure and negotiate real estate and development agreements for the acquisition, exchange, and sale of property for redevelopment.

•Identify and champion solutions to complex development obstacles and process coordination.

•Build strong working relationships with staff and members of City Council, boards, and commissions to champion policies and approvals that promote economic growth and employment opportunities for Detroiters

•Lead engagement with external and public approvals stakeholders to secure project and program results by negotiating consensus, facilitating and managing feedback, and addressing concerns.

•Serve as liaison to private development and employer partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

•Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, urban studies, or a closely related field. Real estate development, desirable.

•Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in real estate development, program management, or government administration.

•Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

•Strong knowledge of Detroit’s business ecosystem.

•preferred.

Qualifications (preferred):

•Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in real estate development, program management, or government administration.

•Knowledge of Detroit’s communities and key stakeholders

•Three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity over program analyst professionals.

•Demonstrated expertise in complex project leadership and management.

•Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

•Excellent presentation and communications skills.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

•Interview: 70%

•Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

•Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

•Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

•Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

How many years of experience do you have in the areas of business permitting, land use, project coordination, and/or client support?

+ No Experience

+ 1 Year - up to 2 Years

+ 2 Years - up to 3 Years

+ 3 Years - up to 4 Years

+ More than 4 Years

02

Describe your professional experience developing, administering, monitoring or evaluating economic and community development programs, grants and/or contracts for conformance, effectiveness and timeliness.

03

Do you have a BS Degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework in public administration, public policy, economics, social work, urban planning, urban studies, or a closely related field.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Can you explain your experience as a Project manger, including how many years you have been in the role and the types of projects you have managed?

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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