Community Development - Redevelopment Specialist
Apply NowCompany: City of Kenosha, WI
Location: Kenosha, WI 53142
Description:
Salary : $69,588.00 - $103,776.00 Annually
Location : Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 03770625
Department: City Development
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
General Overview of Position
Be Part of Kenosha's Growth - Join Our Planning & Development Team!
Kenosha, a city of 100,000 people, is strategically located 40 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. The city is moving from the planning stage to the development of several transformational projects. These include redevelopment in our Uptown commercial district, a large-scale development project Downtown, and redevelopment of a 100-acre infill site into a Live/Work/Play Innovation Neighborhood. Complimenting development in the heart of our city are plans for more than 1,000 units of new housing throughout the City, and robust industrial growth in our Interstate 94 corridor.
This is an exciting time to consider becoming part of the City of Kenosha's Planning and Development team. If you're motivated to be part of a fast-paced, professional environment, apply today to join a team committed to building a stronger community! This position will remain open until the needs of the city have been met.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities
(NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification/specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.)
Requirements
Required Education, Training and Experience:
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Physical Requirements:
Environmental Requirements:
Sensory Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Method of Selection
Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best met the needs of the city.
Why the City of Kenosha?
We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees!
The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we love -- Join us!
Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
We offer health, dental, vision, a pension & more!
We offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) as of the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who complete an annual health risk assessment enjoy access to the City's health & wellness clinic (family members too!) and premium-free health coverage.
Employees and their families may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic & 24/7 Virtual Primary Care. There is no co-pay nor cost to employees and their families to access Virtual Primary Care. The onsite clinic may be accessed for a $0-$25 co-pay based on type of visit.
Dental insurance is effective after the first of the month following 30 days of employment. There is no premium for this coverage.
We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.
Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per Year
Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)
After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)
After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)
After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)
After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)
After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!
New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day
Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth
Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Additional benefit offerings include tuition reimbursement, professional development & training opportunities, health savings account (HSA), vision insurance, supplemental critical illness/hospitalization coverage, and more!
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.
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A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, "Relative" includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of "relative", do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?
02
If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s).
03
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
04
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have achieved.
05
What major field of study is your degree in?
06
Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?
07
Which of the following do you have working knowledge of? Select all that apply
08
How many years of experience do you have in developing a TID, working with a redevelopment authority and/or project management?
Required Question
Location : Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 03770625
Department: City Development
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
General Overview of Position
Be Part of Kenosha's Growth - Join Our Planning & Development Team!
Kenosha, a city of 100,000 people, is strategically located 40 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. The city is moving from the planning stage to the development of several transformational projects. These include redevelopment in our Uptown commercial district, a large-scale development project Downtown, and redevelopment of a 100-acre infill site into a Live/Work/Play Innovation Neighborhood. Complimenting development in the heart of our city are plans for more than 1,000 units of new housing throughout the City, and robust industrial growth in our Interstate 94 corridor.
This is an exciting time to consider becoming part of the City of Kenosha's Planning and Development team. If you're motivated to be part of a fast-paced, professional environment, apply today to join a team committed to building a stronger community! This position will remain open until the needs of the city have been met.
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
(NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification/specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.)
Requirements
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
Physical Requirements:
- Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop keyboard, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
Environmental Requirements:
- Task may require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Sensory Requirements:
- Task requires color perception and discrimination
- Task requires sound perception and discrimination
- Task requires visual perception and discrimination
Other Requirements:
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record
- May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job
Method of Selection
Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best met the needs of the city.
Why the City of Kenosha?
We offer a full benefit package, annual pay increases, generous paid time off and employee and community engagement opportunities for general full-time employees!
The City of Kenosha is taking on many exciting projects in the areas of large scale developments and technological advancements to keep Kenosha the vibrant and growing community we love -- Join us!
Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
We offer health, dental, vision, a pension & more!
We offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP) as of the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who complete an annual health risk assessment enjoy access to the City's health & wellness clinic (family members too!) and premium-free health coverage.
Employees and their families may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic & 24/7 Virtual Primary Care. There is no co-pay nor cost to employees and their families to access Virtual Primary Care. The onsite clinic may be accessed for a $0-$25 co-pay based on type of visit.
Dental insurance is effective after the first of the month following 30 days of employment. There is no premium for this coverage.
We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.
Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per Year
Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)
After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)
After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)
After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)
After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)
After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!
New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day
Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth
Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Additional benefit offerings include tuition reimbursement, professional development & training opportunities, health savings account (HSA), vision insurance, supplemental critical illness/hospitalization coverage, and more!
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.
01
A person is not qualified for initial employment ONLY if the person would be immediately supervised by a relative. For purposes of this rule, "Relative" includes any member of your immediate household or any person whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close as or closer than first cousin, grandparent or grandchild, including step relationships. Based upon this definition of "relative", do you have any relatives employed or serving in the capacity as an elected official with the City?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered yes to the question above, please list the name(s) and relationship(s) of your City-employed relative(s).
03
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- Yes
- No
04
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have achieved.
- Some high school
- High school diploma GED or equivalent
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
05
What major field of study is your degree in?
06
Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record?
- Yes
- No
07
Which of the following do you have working knowledge of? Select all that apply
- Brownfield and environmentally impacted site issues
- Computer technology and applicable software such as Geographical Information Systems
- Tax Incremental Financing
- Working with a redevelopment authority
- Managing projects and contractors
- None of the above
08
How many years of experience do you have in developing a TID, working with a redevelopment authority and/or project management?
- No experience
- 0-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 7 years or more
Required Question