<p>If YOU are looking for a rewarding career in a place where you and your ideas matter - a place where the results of your hard work are reflected throughout your community and on the faces of your neighbors - this is your home. What are you waiting for? APPLY TODAY!</p> <p>The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of real estate development and the ability to move complex infill and urban core projects from concept through entitlement and incentive coordination. This position plans and advances redevelopment initiatives for the Reno Redevelopment Agency (RDA), serving as the primary liaison to developers and investors while aligning Agency priorities, land strategy, and market conditions to accelerate high-quality public-private redevelopment.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Development Coordinator plans, coordinates, and advances redevelopment initiatives for the Reno Redevelopment Agency (RDA), serving as the primary point of contact for developers, investors, and property owners pursuing infill and urban core projects. The position facilitates public-private partnership opportunities, supports pre-development activities on strategic sites, and guides projects through feasibility, entitlement, and incentive coordination processes. Responsibilities include aligning Agency processes, land strategy, market conditions, and investment tools to accelerate high-quality redevelopment.</p> <p>Supervision Received and Exercised:</p> <p>Receives general direction from the management or higher-level executive. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and is reviewed for alignment with redevelopment goals, policy objectives, and project outcomes. Does not typically exercise formal supervisory authority but may coordinate the work of cross-departmental teams, consultants, and external development partners to advance assigned projects and initiatives.Essential Functions: Essential Functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be provided as required. This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following.</p> <ul> <li>Conduct site analysis and determine the highest and best use of land, buildings, and infrastructure within Redevelopment Areas. </li><li>Coordinate internal alignment on land strategy, policy goals, and redevelopment priorities to support strategic outcomes. </li><li>Market redevelopment and infill opportunities to developers, investors, and real estate partners using targeted outreach and professional marketing materials. </li><li>Analyze project feasibility, develop pro-forma models, and prepare RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for RDA-owned sites and assets. </li><li>Represent the Agency in negotiations with developers and provide guidance on design standards, entitlement processes, and development options. </li><li>Facilitate project coordination with developers, engineers, architects, and public agencies to address constraints and advance project scheduling. </li><li>Identify and help resolve development barriers, including site access, utilities, financing gaps, tenant relocation, and intergovernmental issues. </li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, financial and statistical records, and translate market and financial data into clear decision-support materials while addressing stakeholder concerns. </li></ul> <p>Key Accountabilities: Key Accountabilities are critical for all City employees and are fundamental to the successful execution of the essential function. They include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates consistent attendance and reliability. </li><li>Completes mandatory and job-related training on time. </li><li>Uses Agency resources responsibly and efficiently. </li><li>Treats others with courtesy, dignity, and respect. </li><li>Follows safety practices and promotes a safe workplace. </li><li>Maintains effective communication and teamwork. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, urban planning, public administration, real estate management, architecture, or a related field.</p> <p>Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in real estate development, redevelopment, commercial real estate, economic development, or public-private partnerships.</p> <p>Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The following knowledge, skills, and ability statements reflect the attributes expected of individuals performing at the full-functioning level in this classification. Each statement is aligned with a competency and is directly informed by the essential functions of the position, providing a foundation for recruitment, development, and performance evaluation.</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Real estate development processes from site control through entitlement, financing, and construction. </li><li>Public-private partnership structures, redevelopment financing tools, and incentive programs. </li><li>Urban infill market dynamics, feasibility analysis, and pro-forma modeling principles. </li><li>Local zoning, land use regulations, and design standards applicable to redevelopment projects. </li><li>Real estate data platforms such as ArcGIS, CoStar, or similar market analysis tools. </li><li>Applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.  </li><li>Ethical standards, transparency, and accountability measures in public sector work.  </li><li>Agency and departmental policies and procedures.  </li><li>Principles related to occupational health and safety, emergency management, and/or risk mitigation.  </li><li>Proficiency in using relevant software applications and specialized tools or technology relevant to the position to perform job duties.  </li></ul> <p>Skilled in:</p> <ul> <li>Negotiating redevelopment terms and facilitating agreements with developers and investors. </li><li>Analyzing financial feasibility and interpreting market data to inform strategic decisions. </li><li>Preparing RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs and evaluating development proposals. </li><li>Developing professional marketing materials and presentations for redevelopment opportunities. </li><li>Translating complex technical, financial, and regulatory information for diverse audiences. </li><li>Using written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, management, external stakeholders, and the public.   </li><li>Critical thinking to assess situations and make informed decisions.   </li><li>Managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.  </li><li>Promoting safe working habits and working environments.    </li><li>Working effectively with others to foster productive relationships.  </li><li>Providing feedback in a constructive manner.  </li><li>Resolving conflicts and fostering productive relationships.  </li><li>Identifying issues and problem solving.  </li><li>Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.  </li><li>Adjusting to changing environments and requirements.  </li><li>Adhering to workplace safety protocols and guidelines.  </li></ul> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain productive relationships with developers, investors, property owners, and public agency partners. </li><li>Align public policy objectives with private market realities to advance redevelopment outcomes. </li><li>Manage multiple redevelopment projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. </li><li>Navigate intergovernmental coordination and resolve development constraints effectively. </li><li>Communicate effectively across public and private sector environments, including with bilingual or diverse community stakeholders. </li><li>Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Prepare accurate reports and maintain records. </li><li>Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public, peers, and other agencies. </li><li>Quickly adapt to changing regulations, policies, or operational requirements in a dynamic public sector environment.   </li><li>Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.   </li><li>Remain focused and productive when managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines and ensure quality and accuracy.   </li><li>Exercise judgment and make decisions within established scope of responsibility and authority.   </li><li>Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support team operations and service delivery. </li><li>Engage in professional development opportunities and foster a culture of continuous learning within the team or department.  </li><li>Provide high-quality service to internal and external customers, including addressing inquiries, complaints, and service requests with professionalism and empathy.   </li><li>Collaborate and work effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.   </li><li>Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, community members, external partners, and other stakeholders.  </li><li>Work effectively in team settings, promoting collaboration and the sharing of ideas and resources.  </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.</p> <p>Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites and locations; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings, holidays and weekends to accommodate event schedules.</p> <p>Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information</p>