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Senior Advisor, Neighborhood Development Services (PMAS IV)

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Senior Advisor, Neighborhood Development Services (PMAS IV)

Salary

$91,873.00 - $120,496.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202501MAY13111004MGH1

Department

Mayor's Office

Opening Date

07/29/2025

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

The Senior Advisor – Neighborhood Economic Development provides high-level guidance and strategic coordination for complex business and development projects in Detroit. This role acts as both a subject-matter expert and a team lead, helping shape action plans, resolve interagency holdups, and improve City processes.

You will work closely with Neighborhood Development Associates to review intake records, develop cross-departmental strategies, and serve as the point of contact for high-priority or multi-agency projects. This role also tracks performance metrics, recommends process improvements, and contributes to citywide economic development initiatives.

Examples of Duties

+ Review project intake and develop strategic action plans for Neighborhood Development Associates to implement

+ Conduct land use analysis and in-depth regulatory research to ensure accurate project strategy

+ Lead interdepartmental coordination meetings for complex projects

+ Serve as main contact for high-impact or escalated development cases

+ Monitor team metrics and flag recurring issues or bottlenecks

+ Recommend procedural or policy improvements based on data trends

+ Lead regular team check-ins and provide coaching and oversight to Neighborhood Development Associates

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Urban Planning, Law, Public Policy, Business, or a related field

+ 5+ years of experience in permitting, land use, economic development, or cross-agency project management

+ Strong grasp of municipal development review processes (zoning, site plan, special land use, BZA, licensing)

+ Excellent leadership, facilitation, and strategic problem-solving skills

+ Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for applicants and team members

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 30%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 70%

+ 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

LRD: 02/07/2025

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 experience do you have in project management or data analytics? PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.

+ No Experience

+ 0 Months - up to 12 Months

+ 12 Months - up to 2 years

+ 2 Year - up to 4 Years

+ 4 Years-up to 6 years

+ More than 6 Years

02

How many years of experience do you have involving urban design/urban planning, and/or architecture?

+ No Experience

+ 6 Months - up to 12 Months

+ 1 Year - up to 2 Years

+ 2 Years - up to 3 Years

+ 3 Years - up to 4 Years

+ 4 Years - up to 5 Years

+ More than 5 Years

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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