Brownfield Redevelopment Project Associate

WVU Online

. Create conceptual master plans using input from development professionals, community members, and environmental experts .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, community outreach, and conceptual design development, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement and communication. Proficient in GIS and AutoCAD, with a solid foundation in environmental studies and strategic planning.

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Project Management SkillsCommunity Outreach StrategiesGIS ProficiencyPublic SpeakingProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementConceptual Design DevelopmentGISAutoCADProposal WritingTimeline DevelopmentResearch and MappingTechnical Assistance ProgramsBudget ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive Outreach SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteGISAutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Brownfield PropertyCommunity DevelopmentEnvironmental StudiesStrategic PlanningPublic AdministrationLandscape DesignCommunity StakeholdersRFP GuidelinesMid-Atlantic RegionProject Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create conceptual master plans using input from development professionals, community members, and environmental experts
Design and implement community outreach strategies
Research and map brownfield property and site characteristics, including ownership, parcel/tax information, topography, and landscape features
Read, analyze, and interpret maps, design documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Cultivate relationships with community and project stakeholders
Assist with reuse project designs
Serve as project contact for communities and local projects
Manage communications with stakeholders and facilitate community development activities
Create and present materials in public meetings and synthesize stakeholder input into illustrative concepts
Assist with technical assistance programs and regional initiatives for Mid-Atlantic TAB and the BAC
Develop proposal and grant applications for community brownfields projects
Manage selected projects, including schedules, budgets, statements of work, and team coordination
Assemble brownfield site information for the WV Brownfields Site Inventory
Represent the BAC at meetings, conferences, and other events
Develop resources for community distribution and the BAC webpage
Travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as needed
Meet with federal, state, community, and private organizations regarding funded projects and Center services
Report to the Assistant Director of the Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Design, Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Geography or related disciplines
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in project experience, conceptual design development, public speaking, and/or community outreach
Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience considered
Valid driver's license
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 ability to keep multiple projects on schedule
Organizational skills and ability to independently maintain schedules, records, project documents, files, and reporting deadlines
Ability to follow RFP guidelines and compile accurate, complete proposal packages
Timeline development skills
Proactive outreach skills
Excellent communication skills and high proficiency in English grammar, composition, and verbal communication
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and AutoCAD
Ability to write progress/final reports, case histories, newsletters, and information briefs
Ability to lead meetings and give presentations
Ability to travel independently via car, air, or public transportation
Ability to work independently with minimal managerial oversight
Ability to critique project deliverables against work plan objectives
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and frequently stand and walk across sites with rocky or unpredictable terrain

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
Health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs
Work-life balance