About the Omaha Inland Port Authority

Leads new project development, including identifying and researching potential projects that fit the organization’s mission and financial viability.

Leads the Economic Development Team to develop, coordinate, implement and monitor the OIPA economic development plan. Coordinates with core program partners to integrate expertise and deliver tailored programs and services to foster entrepreneurship, business growth, and commercial success.

Directs the daily operations of the OIPA. Prepares and administers the annual budget proposals for the OIPA, assessing needs for staff, equipment, supplies and services, projecting costs, and determining and monitoring expenditures.

Plans, schedules, coordinates, oversees, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate professional and sub-professional employees, assigning projects, developing performance standards, setting goals, and providing career guidance to an assigned staff.

Meets with city, state, and federal officials, residents, and community organizations to establish successful working relationship and alliances; Builds and maintains strong functional working relationships with the business community and other potential collaborative partners.

Represents the OIPA at meetings with the City Council, news media, interested groups, business leaders, stakeholders and the public, to discuss IOPA policies and activities, answer questions, and resolve issues. Serve as public relations representative with the media.

Develops construction and renovation plans, negotiates contracts with developers, and oversees projects once underway. Monitors and reports on ongoing projects.

Prepares, negotiates and implements leases, contracts, agreements and permits. Prepares, negotiates and implements property acquisitions, property sales, and disposal of surplus assets.

Implements construction projects, approves change orders, improvements and maintenance of OIPA properties.

Researches and reviews property and liability insurance requirement for the OIPA. Recommends insurance coverages and deductibles to the OIPA Board.

Manages OIPA insurance claims.

Researches and develops grant opportunities. Oversees the preparation and submission of grant applications and supporting documentation. Monitors compliance with grant specifications, coordinates federal, state, and local compliance efforts, and analyzes progress towards goals.

Assists in the preparation of data needed to issue bonds.

Maintains regular job attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this position.

Knowledge of the port operations of the OIPA or cities of comparable size.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting.

Knowledge of the principles of contract management.

Knowledge of the principles of real estate, marketing, and property management.

Knowledge of sources of current information relative to Inland Port Authority programs and grants in aid of such programs.

Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

Knowledge of procedures in performing technical research and writing technical reports.

Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and applications of effective management.

Knowledge of the laws and specifications pertaining to federal grants and other federal aid projects.

Knowledge of the laws, codes, ordinances, and policies pertinent to Inland Port Authorities.

Skill in applying real estate, marketing and property management principals, techniques and regulations.

Skill in planning, assigning and coordinating port operations and the activities of professional, technical and clerical staff.

Skill in evaluating design protocols and cost benefits of real estate and project development contracts.

Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.

Ability to effectively communicate with governmental entities, elected officials, private agencies, members of the media, and representatives of the public in a variety of different forums.

Ability to plan, organize, and monitor comprehensive projects and establish programs and to provide informed and accurate recommendations of same.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, citizen groups, professional organizations, co-workers, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to prepare, present, and maintain the annual budget read, prepare, and understand complex financial reports and spreadsheets.

Ability to prepare and implement short- and long-term goals and objectives.

Ability to project revenues and prepare cost estimates for supplies, personnel, equipment, maintenance, repairs, and other expenses.

Ability to analyze data relating to the work of the Port Authority and its crews and to make adjustments as needed.

Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Ability to stand, walk or sit from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, lift or type up to 25% of the time.

Ability to use up to twenty (20) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, to use up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects from 34 to 66% of the time, and to use lesser amounts of force to move objects from 67 to 100% of the time.