(Hybrid) Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager - Design & Planning - WV Water Research Institute

The West Virginia Water Research Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager - Design & Planning.

About the Opportunity

The Brownfields Redevelopment Project Manager - Design & Planning will oversee brownfield redevelopment and technical assistance initiatives focused on design and planning support for a range of projects in West Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. This will include facilitation of community meetings on project design; community interaction and outreach; project management; capacity building; and developing relationships with local, state, and federal partners. Through existing and new technical assistance programs, this position will help communities establish environmental, community, and economic development initiatives that will enhance the well-being and quality of life of the people of West Virginia and the broader region, attract investment to communities, and maximize resources in the state.

This position will lead the implementation of site-specific and community-wide technical assistance, including the facilitation and creation of site design and planning activities. The incumbent will also, in partnership with the Director and other staff, identify priorities and opportunities for expansion of services associated with state and regional technical assistance. The incumbent will assist with proposal development, facilitating meetings with project stakeholders, day-to-day tasks of the BAC. They will also work with communities on brownfield-related issues and downtown redevelopment.

The position will collaborate with other staff and partners to provide communities within WV and throughout EPA Region 3 with comprehensive technical assistance (TA). Technical assistance may consist of redevelopment support, beginning with brownfield identification through brownfield cleanup or site reuse.

This position provides program, as well as direct internal and external project support services. Responds to inquiries and independently resolves matters of moderate complexity. Responsibilities require some judgment, resourcefulness, and originality, but diverse guides and precedents are usually available to apply or adapt to the circumstances. Work effort has considerable impact on client services, program and project image, with potential legal liabilities.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Cultivate and develop relationships with community and project stakeholders.
• Complete the development of reuse project designs for assigned projects.
• Serve as the project contact for communities and local projects as assigned, including the management of communications with community stakeholders and facilitation of community development activities, such as creating and presenting materials in public meetings and synthesizing stakeholder input on projects.
• Lead the program development and implementation of technical assistance programs, including state and regional initiatives, for Mid-Atlantic TAB and the BAC.
• Coordinate the development of proposal and grant applications for funding community Brownfields projects in response to solicited and unsolicited Requests for Proposals (RFP's) issued by federal, state, and private agencies.
• Manage selected projects by ensuring collaborating internal and external team members conform to statements of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Facilitate redevelopment activities including creating and presenting materials in public meetings, and synthesizing stakeholder input on projects into illustrative concepts.
• Provide research support in the identification and mapping of brownfield property/site characteristics including ownership, parcel/tax info, topography, and other landscape features.
• Assemble information on brownfields sites for inclusion in the WV Brownfields Site Inventory.
• Represent the BAC at meetings, conferences, and other events as needed.
• Develop resources for distribution to communities and placement on the NBAC web page.
• Travel within the Mid-Atlantic region as needed for single day or multi-day periods. Meeting via face-to-face and by telephone with representatives from various federal, state, community, and private organizations regarding progress of funded projects and to promote the Center's services.

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design, Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Geography or related disciplines
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the following:
  • Project experience, conceptual design development, public speaking, and/or community outreach
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Project management skills including the ability to keep multiple projects on schedule.
• Organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to plan work activities and independently maintain schedules, recordkeeping of program and project documents and files, and reporting deadlines.
• Ability to follow RFP guidelines and compile accurate, complete proposal packages for submission to sponsoring agencies.
• Ability to manage subordinates to successfully complete assigned work tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Skilled at timeline development.
• Proactive outreach skills for contacting communities and resource organizations.
• Excellent communication skills including a high proficiency in English grammar, composition, and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with computer software including: MS Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to be flexible in working with diverse personalities.
• Ability to write progress/final reports, case histories, newsletters, and information briefs.
• Ability to interface with state, federal, university, and community representatives on project tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to lead meetings, give presentations to sponsoring agencies, county commission meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Ability to travel independently via car, air, or public transportation to communities and project sites.
• Ability to work independently with minimal managerial oversight.
• Ability to critique project deliverables and ascertain whether they meet work plan objectives.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret maps, design documents technical procedure documents and governmental regulations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Behavioral Competencies

• Technical skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; pursues training and development opportunities; assess strengths, weaknesses, and shares expertise with others.
• Problem solving - Gathers and analyzes information, identifies problems, develops alternatives, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics and works well in groups and resolves matters timely.
• Internal & External Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional matters with objectivity and openness; responds promptly to needs and requests for service and assistance; meets commitments and dates, notifies others if change occurs; provides, solicits and applies feedback; and builds goodwill through balanced contributions, positive approach, respect and support of others.
• Communications - Demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings, listens and gets clarification, is responsive and speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Writes and edits clearly and informatively, varies style to meet needs, presents numerical data effectively, and able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support - Aligns work and develops strategies to meet organizational goals; seeks to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; and upholds organizational expectations and values.
• Self-Management - Responds to management direction; resourcefully adapts to changes in work environment and circumstances; responds well under pressure and manages competing demands; takes calculated risks, asks for and offers help when needed; is tactful and responsible for own actions. Adheres to work schedule and complies with leave management responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Landscape Design, Planning, or related disciplines;
• Design experience creating conceptual master plans using input from diverse stakeholders, including development professionals, community members, and environmental experts.
• Community outreach experience interacting with a wide variety of individuals such as the public, researchers, business personnel, state and federal agency personnel, and others.
• Familiarity with property research.
• Proficiency with analyzing and creating maps and project documents

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• The incumbent must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time, operate office equipment effectively, and frequently stand and walk across sites with rocky or unpredictable terrain. Activities are predominantly non-manual though some manual work not directly involved with altering or transporting of products may be included.
• This position works in a normal office environment with shared space and equipment with moderate noise levels. Local and statewide travel to various locations for meetings and to accomplish position objectives required. Incumbent is responsible to know and comply with all safety procedures.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.