<p>GENERAL PURPOSE</p> <p>Under the general supervision of the RDA Director, the Economic Development/RDA Analyst is responsible for the development, progression, and completion of multiple small-, medium-, and large-scale RDA projects. The individual analyzes proposed projects, creates budgets, tracks finances, assesses eligibility for payments, ensures financial accountability, verifies compliance with Agency goals and objectives, coordinates and collaborates with the RDA Director on various programs and projects and develops policies in coordination with Agency direction.</p> <p>This position requires training and experience in local, state, and federal rules and regulations related to redevelopment, grants, housing, tax-increment financing and experience in proposing, compiling, and completing such projects.</p> <p>SUPERVISOR</p> <p>RDA Director</p> <p>POSITION(S) SUPERVISED</p> <p>None.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Meet performance standards established with the employee's manager; </li><li>Job attendance is required, except for authorized leave; </li><li>Assists the RDA Director in preparing comprehensive housing plan and subsequent strategy documents; </li><li>Assesses community needs, evaluates demographic information and recommends goals and direction for agencies various development projects; </li><li>Plans and coordinates the implementation of projects approved by the Agency by securing bids, negotiating with developers and property owners, and authorizing contractual changes; </li><li>In coordination with the RDA Director, solicits and facilitates various meetings with community- based organizations, commercial developers, financial institutions, other government agencies, and the general public for involvement in the planning and execution of the Agency programs; </li><li>Prepares complex financial analysis of redevelopment and economic development data and modeling for projects and programs. </li><li>Under the direction of the RDA Director, oversees and executes financial transactions among the Agency, property owners, Agency counsel, outside financial institutions, borrowers, contractors and Maintains extensive and comprehensive records of all transactions and accounts for funds expended; </li><li>In coordination with RDA Director, plans, prepares, and presents findings and recommendations on current and proposed projects and programs; </li><li>Under the supervision of the RDA Director, develops agency related programs and policies for approval by the Agency Board; </li><li>Administers and markets Agency's various programs; </li><li>Works with Agency in-house and outside counsel on drafting, reviewing, and executing legal documents for Agency transactions; </li><li>Supervises the design, financing, and construction of Agency-assisted development projects to ensure compliance with Agency agreements; </li><li>Performs technical work in support of economic development, redevelopment, and housing programs, projects, and grants; </li><li>Assess community needs and recommend goals and direction for redevelopment and economic development </li><li>Implement redevelopment area plans as adopted by the Agency Board and City Council; </li><li>Research, obtain, and administer funding through tax increment financing, grants, and general program budgets; </li><li>Coordinate administrative procedures related to redevelopment and the integration with city-wide programs; </li><li>Represent Agency and City on various boards and community organizations; </li><li>Maintain relationships with economic development partners such as the Economic Development Corporation of Utah and real estate agents/brokers working in Midvale to coordinate redevelopment and economic development efforts in the area; </li><li>Identify and coordinate interactions with companies interested in relocating to and expanding in Midvale; </li><li>Form and maintain relationships with existing Midvale businesses to promote their growth and success; </li><li>In collaboration with RDA staff and other City departments, identifies grant opportunities, prepares application materials, and manages, as appropriate, successful grant awards; </li><li>As directed by the RDA Director, composes and coordinates responses to inquiries from the public, including those from community-based groups and others submitting requests to Agency through email and other Researches and drafts responses to inquiries, concerns and provides follow-up on previous actions; </li><li>Promotes Agency programs, projects, and initiatives by creating, writing, assembling, and producing documents and materials, including power point presentations, newsletters, web site material, photographs, and press releases; </li><li>Serves as Agency's primary analyst on issues, gathering and producing relevant housing, demographic, and economic data useful to City officials, businesses, and residents; </li><li>Performs other related duties as </li></ul> <p>Exempt Status: While the schedule of the employee in this position is flexible, the following is expected to ensure availability and coverage within the department and duties are accomplished:</p> <ul> <li>Arrive for the workday no later than 8:00 m. unless extenuating circumstances dictate otherwise. </li><li>Ensure coverage in the office during lunch </li><li>Ensure that work product is complete/up to </li><li>All time off in excess of 2 hours must be approved by the department director or </li><li>Employee shall take into consideration their availability to the general public, developers, and other </li><li>The City's adoption of a 10-hour 4-day work week provides for services to the public until 6:00 m. It is expected that this time is covered by this position. </li><li>Employee is expected to work from Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm or 8:00 am until 6:30 pm with a 30-minute break. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education and Experience:</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Community Development/Planning, or related fields; plus a minimum of three (3) years directly related experience with a local</p> </li><li> <p>Graduate degree in the above referenced or related fields may be substituted for up to one year of directly related</p> </li><li> <p>Special Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>Must possess and maintain a valid Utah State driver's license with periodic verifications by the</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and experience with financing tools such as grants, loans, etc. Ability to evaluate and analyze lending and financing requirements in order to provide applicable recommendations;</p> </li><li> <p>Understand trends and sources of economic development and demographic information;</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to prepare complex financial analysis of redevelopment and economic development data and modeling for projects and programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills in community relations, presentation, written and verbal communication; knowledge of local government and budget administration;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, elected officials, employees, community partners and government agencies;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to direct the work of others; skills in mediation, negotiation, team building, system development, data analysis, program planning, consultation, and evaluation; ability to work</p> </li><li> <p>Working Conditions: Employee(s) in this position split time between a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls and working outdoors with exposure to various types of weather conditions, including potential weather extremes. Employee(s) in this position perform in generally comfortable conditions involving intermittent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and reaching. Talking, hearing, and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Periodic local travel required in the course of performing portions of job functions. Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, frequent deadlines, and the general demands of the</p> </li></ul> <p>NOTICE</p> <p>This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. It is the policy of Midvale City to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process. If you have special needs, please call 801-567-7223. In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers, or employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. Midvale City requires, as condition of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.</p> <p>APPLICATIONS AND RESUME must be submitted online at Midvale.Utah.gov. This position is open until filled with the first review on May 22, 2025.</p> <p>MIDVALE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>This job is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and a thorough investigation into your background, references, employment record, driver's license record and other matters related to your suitability for employment. In accepting this job offer with your signature below, you hereby authorize us to contact persons, schools, current employer (if applicable), and previous employers and organizations to obtain any relevant information regarding current and/or previous employment, and release all persons, schools, and employers of any and all claims for providing such information. Any misrepresentation or omission of facts may result in rejection of this job offer, or if hired, discipline up to and including dismissal.</p>