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Senior Policy Analyst

Senior Policy Analyst

CompanyCity of Philadelphia
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with real estate
  • Familiarity with public policy
  • Familiarity with economic development
  • Familiarity with zoning
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS
  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in economics, public administration, urban studies, or a closely related field
  • Three years of experience in real estate or economic development, program management, urban planning, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

  • Support real estate development by interfacing with developers and city agencies, coordinating various local, state and federal government approvals, and managing discrete issues related to zoning, planning, and permitting concerns.
  • Provide support as needed for large-scale development projects such as affordable housing initiatives, institutional expansion, life science facilities, and City facility projects.
  • Work to ensure consistency of development projects with the comprehensive plan, zoning, and community needs.
  • Work with stakeholders to increase the predictability and accessibility of the real estate development process by developing educational resources, streamlining processes, and lending direct customer support.
  • Monitor and support legislative, permitting, and planning issues that could impact development project and policy priorities.
  • Work with other staff to create and implement policies concerning planning, zoning, and permitting for real estate development initiatives.
  • Research, analyze and report on development issues and economic development trends by utilizing geospatial and quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
  • Draft talking points, policy statements, summaries and other written work to communicate development priorities and policy position of the Department.
  • Assist the Deputy Director of Development Services in the execution of their responsibilities through project oversight and management.
  • Perform appropriate record keeping, database management, and presentation preparation to support the Department.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.