COORD OF ECON DEV I - PLNG & DEV

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I

Department of Planning and Development

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $76,476.00/Year

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 9/1/2025

Under general supervision, the Coordinator of Economic Development I is responsible for managing a portfolio of policy issues surrounding neighborhood development, programs that provide resources and assistance needed to expand, retain, or relocate business or cultural operations in the City of Chicago, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinates the review and approval process for the Department's various incentives programs and legislative milestones. This includes acting as the first point-of-contact for submissions, monitoring critical milestones to ensure the review process is completed on schedule, developing materials and processes that improve the overall efficacy of the review, and make recommendations to managemen

Collects, analyzes, and participates in various studies identifying recommendations regarding the land use, zoning, social, and economic development impact of proposed developments.

Identifies funding opportunities and sites for proposed development or expansion projects.

Coordinates planning efforts between department bureaus, City departments, community organizations, sister governmental agencies, and developers for the purpose of implementing project work plans

Represents the department at internal and public meetings to discuss proposed planning and redevelopment projects and their potential benefits and impact on the community.

Conducts specific research and analysis on elements of projects, initiatives, programs or policies that advance Department initiatives. These projects may also include strategic planning efforts, development of briefing materials, and best practice recommendations for senior leadership's consideration.

Support the Department as it advances specific projects through the various internal review and legislative processes including conducting specific research and analysis on elements of projects that may be unique or require more due diligence than is typical and providing support during legislative process.

Identify and implement operational improvements to the Department's project review process, project database management, and standard operating procedures in order to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the Department's work.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Location: Department of Planning and Development

Address: 121 North LaSalle Street

Shift: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Six (6) years of economic development work experience, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of economic development work experience, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of economic development work experience, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of economic development work experience

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous experience researching trends, data, and policy in the field of Urban Planning

* Previous experience evaluating and making recommendations on economic development proposals related to commercial, mixed-use, institutional, and/or government agencies

* Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word as well as experience with Power Automate.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and Fair Chance Employer

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Brandon Johnson, Mayor