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Located only two hours from New York and Boston off of interstate 84, Waterbury is a great location to live, work, learn and play. Waterbury, Connecticut, is a city that's going places. With a highly skilled workforce, a robust infrastructure, and manufacturing companies that have re-invented themselves to adapt to the new economy. Waterbury neighborhoods are thriving with new schools. Businesses are being motivated to come to town. But the real gift to the region is the cultural flavor that remains in the neighborhoods established by early immigrants, which gives Waterbury its diverse personality, rich traditions, and highly engaged people.

The City Planner performs highly responsible, professional and administrative work. This position directs, actively manages and the leads the Planning Department which includes: Land Use, Wetlands and Zoning Enforcement. The Planner is responsible for short- and long-term planning needs of the City including the City Plan of Conservation and Development which was last updated in 2015 and will require updating by 2025. Supervises and assigns work to the three Land Use Officers who assist with development plans and permits and enforcing zoning and inland wetland regulations. Works with and provides advice to the following Boards and Commissions: City Plan Commission, Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in planning or related field from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, urban design, public administration, business management or a closely related field, plus five years of increasingly responsible experience in comprehensive urban planning preferably with a mid-to large-sized municipality, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility; 6 additional years of responsible planning experience is acceptable in lieu of Masters degree; AICP certification preferred

Compensation and Application Process

• Open Competitive Examination for: City Planner—Salary Range $85,000-$120,000
• Excellent Fringe Benefits. This position has a Three (3) year contract provision per City Charter
• To Apply you must complete an application which can be found on the website at:
  • Home Page of Human Resources—Click on City Planner for details & instructions: http://www.waterburyct.org/content/9569/9605/9625/default.aspx
  • Application can be found at bottom of Human Resources Home page or with this link: http://www.waterburyct.org/filestorage/9569/9605/9625/City_of_Waterbury_General_Job_Application_R1.3.2019.pdf
• Or visit Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., 2 nd Floor, Rm 202, Waterbury, CT 06702 for application and notice of position.
• Applications must be submitted via mail to office above or via email at mjamieson@waterburyct.org or fax to 203-574-8087. Copies of Degree or Transcripts and applicable Certifications must be submitted with Application
• If you have questions about the position please contact our consultant—Ms. Randi Frank at randi@randifrank.com or 203-213-3722. See Profile on City Web Site or at www.randifrank.com

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
City of Waterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer—E.O..E. M/F/H/V

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request

Camoin Associates is announcing the opening of an Economic Analyst position in our Saratoga Springs, NY office. We are looking for someone who is highly analytical, organized, self-motivated and has prior professional level experience. This position is geared towards individuals who have the skills needed to analyze and interpret economic and financial data, with interest in advancing those skills and/or potentially growing into a project manager role, taking on additional responsibilities and participating in our national growth strategy.

Camoin Associates, Inc.:
Since 1999, Camoin Associates has specialized in providing economic development solutions to both public, not-for-profit, and private sector clients. Through our work, we assess the market and financial feasibility of real estate redevelopment projects, build models to measure the economic and fiscal impact of public and private investment, and create economic and workforce development strategies that work to increase investment, build tax base, and create meaningful employment opportunities. Our clients include local and state government, economic development organizations (EDOs), non-profit organizations, private developers, and companies.

Our reputation for detailed, place-specific, and accurate analysis has led to projects in thirty-one states and garnered attention from national media outlets including Forbes magazine, NPR and the Wall Street Journal. To learn more about our experience and projects in all of our service areas, please visit our
website at www.camoinassociates.com.

Role:
The person chosen for this position will primarily serve as a research analyst for a variety of projects, including real estate and industry market analysis, development feasibility studies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic and workforce development strategies. Other responsibilities will include grant writing, supporting the management of client-administered programs, and helping in the preparation of proposals, company marketing initiatives, and other internal company tasks. With time, travel will be required.

Qualifications:
- Undergraduate and Masters level degree in economics, finance, policy analysis, urban planning, public administration, or other related field preferred.
- Strong analytic skills in data analysis, professional-level competencies in Excel, and excellent research, writing and communication skills required.
- Experience building or using basic spreadsheet models
- Professional level experience required, may include temporary work as long as demonstration of aptitude and performance can be made.

Additional Skills Desired:
- Aptitude for assessing and understanding numeric data.
- Ability to interpret information and succinctly articulate its meaning in written and graphic form.
- Demonstrate an interest in learning about local and regional economies and the industries that drive them.
- Knowledge of research methods including survey analysis and web-based research.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A good communicator, strong collaborator, and team player.
- Accustomed to working in an open office setting.
- Experience in copy editing and graphic design a plus.
- Experience with consulting and project management a plus.
- Facilitation and presentation skills a plus.

Please note that we are only making this position available to citizens and residents with all necessary authorizations already in place (OPT does not qualify). More senior level candidates with the capability of managing a variety of economic development projects will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Application Process:
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Rob Camoin, C/O Jessica Ulbricht at jessica@camoinassociates.com. If selected for further consideration, we will request additional documentation at a later date. Please no telephone inquiries.

Key Words: economics, finance, economic development, consultant, fiscal, grant, urban planning, community development, strategic planning, workforce, impact analysis, market research, administration.

The City of Newark is seeking a highly qualified professional who is driven to help define a dynamic future for a progressive, international and diverse community to serve as its Deputy Mayor/Director of Economic and Housing Development (EHD). As the largest city in NJ, and with major hubs of transportation and distribution, Newark offers tremendous opportunities due to the quality, number, and resources of its partners, its institutions, and regional economy. Just minutes away from the largest city in the world; it is the of several corporations includuing Prudential Financial, PSEG and Audible, and is the east coast’s fifth largest college town, educating nearly 50,000 students. Newark is also home to The Henry Ford, Michigan's largest tourist attraction with nearly 2 million visitors per year. It ranks in the top ten regional employment centers nationally for cities under 100,000 (98,000) with a daytime population of approximately 150,000. Given Newark’s rich assets, extensive talent reach, unmatched infrastructure, and prime location, it was shortlisted for Amazon’s search for its second headquarters.

We are now accepting session proposals for the 2019 Annual Conference. The conference theme is Driving Growth: The Race for Talent, Innovation, and Place, and will explore the key elements of workforce development. Concurrent sessions will be organized into five tracks: 

- Livability (Resilient, livable, and equitable communities) 
- Future Business, Future Worker 
- Housing and Infrastructure 
- Talent Partnerships 
- Business Clusters (The Circle of Friendship and Prosperity) 

The call for session proposals will close on January 31, 2019. See guidelines, conference track descriptions, and other important dates in the Call for Session Proposals. 

The Town of Brunswick seeks exceptional candidates to lead the Town’s ongoing economic and community development efforts. The successful candidate should be entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovative. The position reports to the Town Manager and works closely with all levels of municipal government to develop and nurture relationships with Brunswick’s business communities, downtown interests, as well as with various governmental and community organizations.

Brunswick is a dynamic community of close to 22,000 residents, with a vibrant downtown, business park, and a large retail and commercial district poised for growth and development. Brunswick is home to Brunswick Landing-Maine’s Center for Innovation, Brunswick Executive Airport, Bowdoin College, a campus of the Southern Maine Community College, various facilities of Bath Iron Works, a major hospital, several health services providers, and two of the largest solar farms in Maine. Brunswick boasts 66 miles of shorefront on Casco Bay, with abundant marine resources. The Town also has significant frontage on the Androscoggin and New Meadows rivers.

Candidates should have a solid foundation in the principles of business development, finance, and marketing. Work experience should include five or more years of executive experience in business planning and development or management-level work within government or private organization. Proven collaboration, negotiation, presentation, and written communication skills are required. Promotional and marketing experience is a plus.

The starting salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience. The Town of Brunswick offers an excellent benefits package including options for health, dental and life insurances; short-term disability, retirement plans, educational reimbursement, paid vacations, sick time, and paid holidays.

Submit a resume and cover letter, containing salary expectations, along with a Town of Brunswick employment application, to the Human Resources office. An employment application and a position description are available online at www.brunswickme.org (see Human Resources) or at the Town Hall, 85 Union Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011. Applications will be reviewed as received and this position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Rochester, NH launches RFP for downtown buildings’ redevelopment

https://www.fosters.com/news/20181122/rochester-launches-rfp-for-downtown-buildings-redevelopment

The Logan Development Group is conducting the executive search for the Economic Development Director of the Town of New Milford. The Director will serve as the chief economic development executive for the community. Seven plus years of proven economic development leadership required. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to develop and implement overall economic development strategy for the community. Interested candidates can request a detailed recruitment profile by emailing daniel@logandevgroup.com. or calling 662-231-9820.

Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, a newly formed organization representing 140 property owners in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, seeks a full-time Executive Director with experience and skills to guide the organization in creating a unique sense of place through enhanced investment, sustaining a vibrant and welcoming district.  Ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience in community building, economic development, and non-profit management; as well as excellent organizational, communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.  $75k-$90k with benefits, commensurate with experience.  A full description of the position including responsibilities and qualifications can be viewed at https://www.downtownworcesterbid.com/get-involved.  

Please submit a cover letter and resume to WorcesterBID1@gmail.com. 

The City of Syracuse has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition and redevelopment of a vacant property in Downtown Syracuse located at 290 East Onondaga Street and Montgomery Street, the site of the former Powelson Building. The City of Syracuse will review submissions with particular emphasis placed on:

1) those who display a proven ability to provide creative and inclusive land use and development strategies, 

2) return the site to the tax roll and increase the City’s tax base, and 

3) create permanent job opportunities for Syracuse residents. 

Guidelines and specifications on the information requested can be found in the RFP document, which is included here for reference. 

All submissions must be received prior to 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Please click the link here to access the full request for proposals document.

You can find more information and access the RFP online at syrgov.net/BuyProperty. Physical copies of the RFP are available through the City of Syracuse Office of Management and Budget located in City Hall, 233 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. 

Please note that in order to access the file, you must register and provide your contact information. Proper instructions to assist you with downloading the file can be found below. If you have any questions, please contact me at EEnnis@syrgov.net.

Instructions to Download the RFP Electronically:

1)      Click the access link in this email or via www.syrgov.net/BuyProperty

2)      Fill out the access form and register your contact information. Please note all fields must be filled out and completed. Click submit to register.

3)      Click the confirm registration box for security purposes and submit.

4)       You will be brought to a webpage confirming your registration with the access link. Click DOWNLOAD.

5)      The download link will bring you to the PDF version of the RFP which is available to review and save the file.

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Connecticut Brownfields

Connecticut Brownfields Initiative announces the release of a Request for Proposals

The Connecticut Brownfields Initiative (http://cbi.uconn.edu/) is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals for the Spring 2019 Municipal Assistance Program (MAP). The MAP will support entities that are eligible for federal and state brownfield assistance programs (towns, municipalities, regional planning and redevelopment agencies, non-profit organizations, Indian tribes) on various aspects of brownfield redevelopment.

Additional information on potential projects and the online application can be found at http://cbi.uconn.edu/for-communities/

The deadline to respond to the RFP has been extended to December 15^th, 2018.

Questions may be sent to brownfields@uconn.edu

The I-86 Innovation Corridor is a three-county consortium located in New York State’s Finger Lakes Wine Country and is seeking to fill the new position of Workforce Director. The job is a strategic and leadership position focused on managing the implementation of the recently adopted I-86 Integrated Workforce Strategy. The Director’s responsibilities include developing relationships and working in collaboration with the stakeholders, establishing and managing a regional dashboard, maintaining an inventory of workforce supply and demand, convening and facilitating industry sector-based work groups, and serving as the representative of the initiative on region-wide strategic initiatives. The director will have practical experience in community, economic or workforce development, think critically about workforce, business and job development, and have excellent communication skills. Candidates must have at least 5 years work experience with 5+ in a position requiring similar skill sets. The detailed job description is available at https://www.3riverscorp.com.

Submit a letter of interest and resume electronically to:
Betsey Hale, President Three Rivers Development bhale@3riverscorp.com

The Director of Economic Development receives general supervision and direction from the President who delegates the necessary authority to carry out the responsibilities described below.  The Director of Economic Development implements and follows policies and priorities set by the President.  The President’s team must work closely together to perform to a standard that will result in effective services to the corporation and its affiliates.

General Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

The Director of Economic Development provides community and economic development services to businesses, organizations and communities in the NCIC Service Area.  Specific accountabilities include:

1. Conceiving, structuring and implementing community and economic development projects, including grant writing as needed, in order to implement the project. Providing ongoing oversight of the project from concept to completion.
2. Managing a team whose service assists organizations, businesses and communities with regional economic development initiatives. Services may range from project management, grant management and grant administration to coordination of the organization’s activities and monitoring of the organization’s expenditures.  Fees-based agreements are common in these projects\.
3. Establishing, maintaining, and improving communications and constructive working relationships with all individuals and organizations appropriate to NCIC’s goals and objectives including representatives of local, regional, state and national/federal public and private sector institutions. Such responsibilities include dissemination of public information as appropriate and representing the organization to the public.
4. Managing a team who structures, writes and coordinates grant applications, working closely with grant agencies including but not limited to USDA, EDA, State Community Development Block Grant Program and HUD.
5. Oversee systems that include the maintenance of grant files for administration and management.
6. Assessing community and economic development needs of the NCIC region and implementing measures within NCIC’s capacity to address those needs.
7. Other tasks or projects as assigned by the President.

Supervision Exercised

The Director of Economic Development provides administrative and technical supervision to the Economic Development team.  Accordingly, the Director of Economic Development leads and balances work-loads according to priorities, evaluates work performance, and provides training as needed in order to meet the organization’s objectives and mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of economic development experience.
• Five years of experience with federal grant programs and private foundations.
• Detail oriented with ability to coordinate multiple project timelines and reporting schedules with accuracy.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in word, excel.
• Strong commitment to quality work, working as team member, customer service and high productivity.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong customer service orientation with pleasant and outgoing personality.
• Strong communication skills including successful written proposals.
• Has detailed orientation and high work ethic.
• Has contacts with and is respected by state, local and regional economic development agencies.
• Has a working knowledge of NCIC businesses and communities.

For job description and additional information, contact Mike Welch, 802-748-5101, ext. 2025, mwelch@ncic.org.

The responsibilities listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• A Master’s degree or equivalent experience in planning, economic development, public administration or related field; 

• Responsible for performing school enrollment projections for local school districts

• Participate in task forces related to Regional planning activities and initiatives

• Respond to queries from local and regional individuals and entities for data

• Provide training services on accessing, using, and analyzing a variety of data sets

• Provide written analysis of data related to economic development, water quality, and human services in the form of reports or articles

• Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and communicating data from secondary sources, including statistical analysis

Compensation: 

Mid-$40,000 to mid-$50,000 depending on education and experience. Includes health care benefits and membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System. CDRPC is an Equal Opportunity employer and follows Affirmative Action policies. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

 All interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume via email with the subject “Regional Planner/Analyst” to cdrpc@cdrpc.org by Monday, August 20, 2018.