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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <br />(A) Knowledge of business retention programs and economic development and <br />redevelopment principles <br />( B) Knowledge of municipal zoning and infrastructure and planning programs and <br />processes <br />( C) Knowledge of public relations and marketing programs /initiatives related to <br />economic development <br />(D) Considerable knowledge of tax increment financing law and TIF district <br />administration and the Minnesota property tax system <br />(E) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, <br />developers, owners, supervisors, employees, EDA, City Council, and the general <br />public <br />(F) Ability to establish effective working relationships <br />( G) Ability to perform work and manage projects in a timely and thorough manner <br />( H) Ability to demonstrate initiative and excellent problem solving skills <br />I Ability to effectively handle a wide variety of city projects and problems in an <br />effective and professional manner <br />( J) Ability to maintain a positive image of the city through effective handling of <br />problems and sound coordination of multi- department programs <br />( K) Ability to anticipate communication needs of public, Council and staff and effectively <br />act to meet those needs <br />( L) Skill in the operation of job-related equipment <br />( M) Ability to develop a project management t schedule for carrying out assigned tasks and <br />meet the schedule in a timely manner. <br />MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS <br />• At least 18 years of age <br />• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Marketing, Public <br />Administration, or a closely related field <br />• Progressively responsible project management experience <br />• Municipal planning/development experience <br />• Five years professional experience in the private /public sector with leading/managing <br />development and marketing initiatives within a community or a experience relating to <br />economic development <br />• Proficiency using computers — word processing, spreadsheet programs, GIS <br />• Excellent written and verbal communication skills <br />• Valid unrestricted class D state driver's license with a good driving record <br />DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS <br />• Private sector development experience <br />• Masters degree in Urban Planning or closely related field <br />• National Development Council- Economic Dev. Finance Professional Certification <br />• Two years supervisory experience <br />4 <br />