City of Detroit
Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III
City of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III
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Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III
Salary
$74,896.00 - $93,021.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
202501MAY111003MGH
Department
Mayor's Office
Opening Date
08/22/2025
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
Description
The Neighborhood Development Associate plays a vital frontline role in helping business owners, developers, and community partners navigate the City’s regulatory and permitting processes. This role combines technical knowledge with strong communication and organizational skills to ensure applicants receive timely, accurate, and accessible support.
You will be the applicant’s go-to guide for understanding zoning, permitting, licensing, and compliance pathways — from intake through project completion. You will work closely with the Senior Advisor to identify issues, track progress, and support interdepartmental coordination when needed.
The Neighborhood Development Associate is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the most complex residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. This position provides expert-level knowledge of the City’s Permitting and Licensing process and coordinates developer, consultant, and/or engineer interactions with other City programs during development review and permitting. They will also assist with the coordination of interactions with external agencies when necessary.
Examples of Duties
Coordinate, evaluate and guide the day-to-day operations of multiple assigned projects within the development process; ensuring compliance with all internal and applicable codes, ordinances, rules and laws
Coordinate and assemble meetings with City teams to resolve development-related issues or questions, to include: Public Works, Building Safety, Planning and Zoning, Police, Fire, Finance, Utility Companies.
Initiate and facilitate meetings with City staff and developers, owners, builders, design professionals to determine critical pathways and solutions for specific projects.
Interact with the public by providing guidance and assistance regarding application completion, permitting issues, utility issues and a variety of other development-related topics
Proactively resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries, complaints and requests for service from citizens and those involved in the development process
Research and report on a variety of topics related to area of assignment
Accurately maintains and updates development information in electronic databases
Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
Facilitate complex and sensitive development projects through the land use review and oversees permitting processes.
Coordinate developers expectations for project timeline with City policies and procedures.
Work with City staff to keep the development review process on schedule.
Anticipate problems and works to a solution with customers and City staff.
Communicate priorities and goals of both the developer and the reviewer.
Attend public meetings to discuss project development issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Public Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in business permitting, land use, project coordination, or client support
Familiarity with municipal zoning, permitting, or development review processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple active projects
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/05/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
Apply
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Neighborhood Development Associate - Project Manager Analytics Specialist III
Salary
$74,896.00 - $93,021.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
202501MAY111003MGH
Department
Mayor's Office
Opening Date
08/22/2025
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
Description
The Neighborhood Development Associate plays a vital frontline role in helping business owners, developers, and community partners navigate the City’s regulatory and permitting processes. This role combines technical knowledge with strong communication and organizational skills to ensure applicants receive timely, accurate, and accessible support.
You will be the applicant’s go-to guide for understanding zoning, permitting, licensing, and compliance pathways — from intake through project completion. You will work closely with the Senior Advisor to identify issues, track progress, and support interdepartmental coordination when needed.
The Neighborhood Development Associate is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the most complex residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. This position provides expert-level knowledge of the City’s Permitting and Licensing process and coordinates developer, consultant, and/or engineer interactions with other City programs during development review and permitting. They will also assist with the coordination of interactions with external agencies when necessary.
Examples of Duties
Coordinate, evaluate and guide the day-to-day operations of multiple assigned projects within the development process; ensuring compliance with all internal and applicable codes, ordinances, rules and laws
Coordinate and assemble meetings with City teams to resolve development-related issues or questions, to include: Public Works, Building Safety, Planning and Zoning, Police, Fire, Finance, Utility Companies.
Initiate and facilitate meetings with City staff and developers, owners, builders, design professionals to determine critical pathways and solutions for specific projects.
Interact with the public by providing guidance and assistance regarding application completion, permitting issues, utility issues and a variety of other development-related topics
Proactively resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries, complaints and requests for service from citizens and those involved in the development process
Research and report on a variety of topics related to area of assignment
Accurately maintains and updates development information in electronic databases
Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
Facilitate complex and sensitive development projects through the land use review and oversees permitting processes.
Coordinate developers expectations for project timeline with City policies and procedures.
Work with City staff to keep the development review process on schedule.
Anticipate problems and works to a solution with customers and City staff.
Communicate priorities and goals of both the developer and the reviewer.
Attend public meetings to discuss project development issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Public Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in business permitting, land use, project coordination, or client support
Familiarity with municipal zoning, permitting, or development review processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple active projects
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/05/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email