2002 CPEO Brownfields List Archive

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Date: 22 Feb 2002 17:02:39 -0000
Reply: cpeo-brownfields
Subject: [CPEO-BIF] Brownfield Project Manager Position
 
[FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CRYSTAL WELSH AT 219-294-5471 ext. 
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CITY OF ELKHART , Elkhart Indiana

POSITION:   Brownfield  Project Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
Working under the direction of the Assistant Director
for Economic Development, incumbent facilitates and
coordinates the planning and implementation of tasks
relating to brownfield redevelopment in the City of
Elkhart.  The Brownfield issue must be addressed
through a multi-disciplinary approach that will
involve policy formulation with a variety of
departments and organizations including- the Mayor's
office, the Urban Enterprise Zone, IDEM, EPA, various
interest groups and City Departments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as the brownfield redevelopment liaison with
the Mayor's office, Planning, Public Works and all
other necessary City departments. 

2. Develop tools and mechanisms to facilitate public
and private participation in brownfield redevelopment
that are tailored to the resources and needs of the
City of Elkhart.

3. Facilitate title acquisition and/or transfer,
including but not limited to coordinating title
searches, appraisals, fee purchases, and involuntary
acquisition procedures.

4. Develop and implement a community outreach plan,
including but not limited to participation in a
variety of related meetings, drafting and sending
informational materials, facilitating informational
workshops and planning charettes.  

5. Identify and maintain a database of brownfield
sites in the City of Elkhart.

6. Manage contracts with consulting firms regarding
Environmental Site Assessments and Corrective Action
Planning for priority sites.

7. Maintain an informed status with respect to the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, and related national and state
legislation.

8. Maintain an informed status with respect to
programs sponsored by state or federal agencies
designed to facilitate redevelopment of potentially
contaminated property.

9. Present information to the Redevelopment
Commission, Plan Commission, City Council, and other
interested community and/or governmental groups.

10. Other duties as required by the department.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Four year college degree and any combination of
work experience or academic pursuits equivalent to a
Master's degree and two years experience in Urban
Planning, Public Administration or a related field. 

2. Broad knowledge of the principals and objectives of
urban planning, economic development, and
redevelopment, including and understanding of land use
planning, tax increment financing, economic
development incentives, and related topics.

3. Working knowledge and understanding of federal,
state, and municipal laws/policies governing Hazardous
Waste liability as it relates to real estate
transactions.



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