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City of Clearwater, FL

CRA Division Manager - Community Redevelopment Agency Division

City of Clearwater, FL, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 34623


Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

Clearwater, FL

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Number:

2025-00037

Department:

CRA Community Redevelopment Agency

Opening Date:

10/15/2024

Closing Date:

11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERPosition Description

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $81,615 - $85,696 DOQ

Under administrative direction, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Division Manager develops, administers, and implements the City's Community Redevelopment efforts, programs, and activities. May be assigned to Urban Planning and Information, Programs, or Projects. Plans objectives and goals for the division and administers daily activities.

This recruitment is for the Placemaking and Project Manager position.Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions : -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Placemaking and Project ManagerEvaluates social, economic, demographic, and market data to analyze best means to attract, retain or expand businesses and/or industries within the redevelopment areas.Manages projects and programs to improve city operations; manages consultants, prepares correspondence, memos, studies, project proposals, reports, agenda items, presentations, and other items as required.Plans, directs, and conducts special studies and projects to determine community and department needs; researches and analyzes data to make recommendations of practical solutions; identifies and defines goals and objectives.Develops, coordinates, and implements special projects to make quality improvements; establish relationships with district stakeholders and communicated project deliverables.Confers, engages, and collaborates with City officials, employees of other City departments, vendors, and members of the general public; serves as a liaison between City government and various agencies.Prepares budget for projects; prepares, coordinates, and manages request for proposals (RFP), request for qualifications (RFQ), and contracts; reviews and approves requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices associated with the contracts.Monitors contracts, maintains consistent communication, and evaluates quality of work.Ensures projects progress is on schedule, addresses any delays, and resolves problems in a timely manner.Recommends changes in administrative policies, organization, programs, methods, and procedures to better the City and CRA department.Ensures projects meet program objectives by creating and implementing change management strategies, plans, and communications; conducts field evaluations and observations of existing public patterns as needed.Performs routine office work and other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.American Institute of Planning (AICP) certification, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Urban Design or a related field AND five (5) years of professional level experience working in urban planning, urban design, community redevelopment, economic development, downtown development; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.Supplemental Information

Knowledge

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Principles and practices of communications and program managementFlorida Community Redevelopment Agencies and Downtown Development Boards/AuthoritiesUrban planning, downtown, and neighborhood redevelopment practicesEconomic development and public finance relating to community redevelopmentDesigning and implementing targeted marketing campaigns on various platformsPrinciples and practices of project management, performance measurement, budget preparation, negotiating methods, and community outreachSocial, demographic, economic, and market data systemsStandard business and management practices and proceduresBest practices for creating vibrant, urban environmentsOffice practices, procedures, and equipmentRecord keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and recordsGeneral office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipmentSkill in

-Planning, organizing, and directing internal and external project teamsCreatively resolving planning and project implementation problemsScheduling and coordinating complicated projects and programsCommunicate and negotiate effectively with vendors and consultantsCreate effective multimedia presentations, branding campaigns and communications programsDeveloping various partnerships and outreach with stakeholdersBuilding a local and national network of media contactsCommunicating effectively, verbally and in writingSpeaking to the public and presenting complex information to a variety of stakeholders in a politically active environmentMaintaining composure in stressful situationsResponding quickly in a fast-paced environment with complex political relationshipsEffectively working with elected officials and other civic leaders to prepare them to communicate the goals of the CRA time and task managementOperating a computer and related software

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance• Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -401(a) Money Purchase Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards?

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What is your highest level of education?

Masters Degree or higherBachelors DegreeAssociates DegreeHigh School Diploma or GED CertificateCompletion of 10th gradeLess than 10th grade education

02

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

CDL ACDL BRegular (E)ID OnlyOut of StateNone of the above

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Do you have an American Institute of Planning (AICP), Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

YesNo

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How many years of professional level experience do you have in urban planning, urban design, community redevelopment, economic development, and downtown development?

No experience1-3 years' experience3-5 years' experience5-7 years' experience7-9 years' experience9+ years' experience

Required Question