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Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III

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Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III

Salary

$74,896.00 - $93,021.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202501MAY111003MGH

Department

Mayor's Office

Opening Date

08/22/2025

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

+ Description

+ Benefits

Description

The Neighborhood Development Associate plays a vital frontline role in helping business owners, developers, and community partners navigate the City’s regulatory and permitting processes. This role combines technical knowledge with strong communication and organizational skills to ensure applicants receive timely, accurate, and accessible support.

You will be the applicant’s go-to guide for understanding zoning, permitting, licensing, and compliance pathways — from intake through project completion. You will work closely with the Senior Advisor to identify issues, track progress, and support interdepartmental coordination when needed.

The Neighborhood Development Associate is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the most complex residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. This position provides expert-level knowledge of the City’s Permitting and Licensing process and coordinates developer, consultant, and/or engineer interactions with other City programs during development review and permitting. They will also assist with the coordination of interactions with external agencies when necessary.

Examples of Duties

+ Coordinate, evaluate and guide the day-to-day operations of multiple assigned projects within the development process; ensuring compliance with all internal and applicable codes, ordinances, rules and laws

+ Coordinate and assemble meetings with City teams to resolve development-related issues or questions, to include: Public Works, Building Safety, Planning and Zoning, Police, Fire, Finance, Utility Companies.

+ Initiate and facilitate meetings with City staff and developers, owners, builders, design professionals to determine critical pathways and solutions for specific projects.

+ Interact with the public by providing guidance and assistance regarding application completion, permitting issues, utility issues and a variety of other development-related topics

+ Proactively resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries, complaints and requests for service from citizens and those involved in the development process

+ Research and report on a variety of topics related to area of assignment

+ Accurately maintains and updates development information in electronic databases

+ Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.

+ Facilitate complex and sensitive development projects through the land use review and oversees permitting processes.

+ Coordinate developers expectations for project timeline with City policies and procedures.

+ Work with City staff to keep the development review process on schedule.

+ Anticipate problems and works to a solution with customers and City staff.

+ Communicate priorities and goals of both the developer and the reviewer.

+ Attend public meetings to discuss project development issues.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Public Administration, or related field

+ 5+ years of experience in business permitting, land use, project coordination, or client support

+ Familiarity with municipal zoning, permitting, or development review processes

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to stay organized while managing multiple active projects

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

LRD: 08/05/2025

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.

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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