Salary: $82,790.76 - $106,445.30 Annually
Location : 260 Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01957
Department: Development Services
Division: Economic Development
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description
This classification is used in multiple, diverse departments. Vacancy is in the Economic Development Division in the Department of Development Services. Under Administrative direction, manages a major or significant division or function within the Department of Development Services. Plans, develops, evaluates and participates in projects, including, but not limited to, developing and monitoring budgets, conducting cost/benefit analysis, establishing timelines, measuring outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement. May manage and administer a variety of grants, including, but not limited to, budgeting, fund allocation, reporting and extensive writing. Ensures compliance with all grant requirements in order to maintain funding, including preparing all reports, providing training, and coordinating services of subcontractors. May attend meetings of Boards, Commissions, City Council and its committees, community groups and other entities as required. Drafts real estate disposition and leasing documents, contracts, and agreements.
The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.

This is a HMEA position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application. All parts of the examination will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure the following:
Knowledge of:

• Project management concepts, principles and practices.
• Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to project activities.
• Fiscal management, grants management, budgeting, public health management, financial markets and investments and Human Resources.

Skill in:

• Performing complex analyses and research independently.
• Communicating clearly in both oral and written form.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to:

• Lead other professionals in the functions of project management.
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate professional staff.
• Locate and compile information data or facts from specialized sources.
• Apply contractual language, as needed, to work to ensure compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business representatives and the general public.

Qualifications
Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Business or a closely related field AND Five (5) years of full-time, responsible professional experience significantly related to economic development, planning, grant writing, proposal writing, real estate project management.
In the absence of a four-year degree, full-time, professional direct experience in the specific area of assignment may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a basis of one (1) year of experience for each year of the educational requirement.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Other Information

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
• All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
• Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
• Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

01

I have attached a copy of my degree/transcript. (I understand this is required to be considered for this position and not attaching my degree/transcript will deem me not qualified).

• Yes
• No

02

Based on your past experience, please give an example of a project you managed? What was your most significant contribution to the team and what challenges did you face?
03

How do you approach assigning tasks? When do you decide to delegate and when do you make the call to handle a task directly?
04

If the project is not adhering to schedule, how do you get it back on track?
05

How proficient are you in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)? What functionalities do you use the most?
Required Question