Overview

Job Summary

The Sr Project Officer works as an integral member of the Real Estate Programs team to support new program implementation and administration to catalyze new real estate development opportunities in support of New Jersey’s economic development goals. The Sr Project Officer will assist with program planning, application development, review and processing, and general program implementation.

$76,184 - $95,230

Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a manager's approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertakes comprehensive assessment and evaluation of potential projects or applicants to determine eligibility for various Real Estate department programs and funding opportunities.

• Leads the detailed program application and eligibility review process to advance applications forward as applicable and in conformance with department operating procedures. This will include but is not limited to:

• assessing project documentation and due diligence information,

• reviewing for qualifications,

• establishing tracking and processing checklist systems,

• managing expectations of the timing and process for review,

• documenting all interactions such as meeting notes, phone calls, and emails into CRM,

• leading customer/applicant communication (as applicable).

• Maintains deep industry expertise for NJEDA through project-based research and analysis including tracking industry trends at the state, regional, and national level, identifying comparable and relevant program parameters, and advising Real Estate leadership on policy and technical matters related to program topics and initiatives, including the presentation of various programs and criteria.

• Works with NJEDA colleagues to manage relationships with key real estate industry stakeholders.

• Collaborates with NJEDA’s marketing and communications teams to assure web site is accurate, programs are accurately marketed, success stories are shared, program outcomes are compiled, and program enhancements/efficiencies and improvements are recommended.

• Demonstrates a leadership and ownership mindset, including suggesting new ideas for how to improve applications and processing for Real Estate programs.

• Leads independent work and small project teams to execute program strategies.

• Develops best practices which can be institutionalized across multiple programs; defines and implements needed systems and policies.

• Participates in the development and then advocates for other Real Estate programs or strategic initiatives as necessary.

• Performs duties to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, work environment, both internally and externally.

• Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required.

• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

  Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of real estate/economic/community development, public/private partnerships, financing programs and regulations, public policy, and governance.

• Ability to research and identify relevant programs and initiatives, assess successful programs from other states, and present program analyses and comparisons including structuring and financial details in various formats (written summary, excel spreadsheet, ppt presentation)

• Analytical and financial skills to monitor and track applications, program funds, and overall project development progress

• Strong ability to synthesize findings and propose actionable solutions

• Ability to work on small project teams tackling complex and challenging work

• Strong written (presentation, memos, and emails) and oral presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing within and among EDA staff and with external partners

• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and self-lead own work planning and execution with a strong results orientation

• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little supervision

• Exceptional history of strong performance and consistent high-quality delivery on commitments

• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands

• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, and collaborative work environment

• Strong ethical orientation, including exercising sound financial stewardship

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff

• NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field such as urban studies/real estate, planning, public administration, finance, or closely related field and/or equivalent experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in program administration and/or real estate/economic/community development (preferably within or working with a government/public agency or nonprofit agency)

  Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience

  Physical Demands

• Minimal

• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed

  Travel

• As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc.

  Certificates and Licenses Required

  License: Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.

  Note

  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

  Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.

  This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.

  NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  NJ SAME Program

  Position Requirements

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.

• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.

• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.

• Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.

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LocationUS-NJ-Trenton

Job ID 2024-2092

Category/Department Real Estate Programs