Business Incentives Administrator

At Development we invest in the people, places and businesses of Ohio in ways that empower them to succeed!

Empowering Communities to Succeed - that is our mission.

This mission is fulfilled by our dedicated and talented team that comes to work every day ready to make difference in the lives of their fellow Ohioans.

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Come help the Ohio Department of Development transform communities through real estate investment and redevelopment.

We are looking for a Business Incentives Administrator who will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the Ohio Transformational Mixed-Use Development program, which provides assistance to projects with significant economic impact in their communities.

Some of the things you'll do...

* Provide financial, technical and administrative assistance for policy, planning, design and implementation of redevelopment programs including Transformational Mixed-Use Development Program to ensure adherence to established program guidelines and compliance with legislation, regulations and policies.

* Review tax credit and grant related documents (e.g., financial records, progress reports) * Oversee administration of award cycles, including all aspects of soliciting applications * Rank applications and lead scoring review team to make recommendations to division and agency leadership * Oversee administration of tax credit and grant awards and award management process from award to certification/close-out * Provide information or recommendations to awardees (e.g., requirements and conditions, assuring that project expenditures are appropriate and necessary) * Make budget revisions or program modifications that may require prior approval * Review and approve awardee reports such as reviewable progress reports or program status reports * Provide technical assistance to prospective awardees (e.g., scoring requirements, reporting requirements, application submission requirements) * Coordinate with program partners at Ohio Department of Taxation, Ohio Department of Insurance and State Historic Preservation Office.

What's in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage * Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance * Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.

Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance * Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave * 11 paid holidays per year * Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds * The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System * OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.

The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.

Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation * The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

* Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, city and regional planning, business administration, political science or related area.

OR Equivalent work experience.

* Real estate development experience helpful.

* Experience in program and/or project administration.

* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with experience dealing with many types of people at various levels.

* Computer proficiency with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.

* Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel to various sites around Ohio.