City of Madison, WI
Matt Wachter serves as the Director of the Department of Planning, Community, and Economic Development for the City of Madison, WI, since 2011, overseeing multiple divisions including Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Building Inspection, and the Community Development Authority. Prior roles include Office of Real Estate Services Manager, where negotiation of Tax Increment Finance (TIF) agreements and real estate transactions took place, and Housing Initiatives Specialist, managing complex real estate development projects and authoring the City's strategic housing plan. Previously, Matt worked as an Energy Grant Administrator, securing substantial funding for energy efficiency projects, and as a Green Building Consultant at Madison Environmental Group, Inc. Additionally, experience includes serving as a Field Representative for Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin. Matt holds an MBA in Real Estate Finance and Urban Economics from the Wisconsin School of Business and a B.S. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
City of Madison, WI
The City of Madison employs more than 3,000 people who provide services to City residents from the Department of Civil Rights or the Streets Division to the Planning Division and Metro Transit. Our positions range from seasonal work in the City’s public works agencies to permanent full-time positions as engineering, accounting, and information technology professionals. There’s an opportunity for you with the City of Madison. View our current employment opportunities: www.cityofmadison.com/jobs. As an employer, the City of Madison places a strong emphasis on customer service and strives to provide a working environment where: Engagement and equity are supported; Diversity and differing opinions are valued; Teamwork and open and honest communication are encouraged; Meeting customer needs through quality service is a common goal; Creativity is encouraged; and Continuous learning and improvement is fostered. Come be a part of the team!