Community Redevelopment Agency Director
Working under the general direction of the Executive Director, this position provides administrative oversight of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) operations and directs downtown-related initiatives. The role performs advanced professional work on special projects and other assignments as needed, while providing supervision and guidance to assigned staff.
Essential Functions :
- Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day administration of CRA operations and downtown activities in coordination with the Executive Director and Deputy City Manager.
- Develops and coordinates with the Executive Director, Deputy City Manager, OMB Director, Planning, Zoning Development Director and Development Services Department staff on annual budgets.
- Manages and Implements Downtown Marketing Program and branding / promotional related activities.
- Advises Executive Director and Deputy City Manager on program concerns and operations of downtown activities.
- Coordinates with City staff on Mizner Park Amphitheater activities.
- Coordinates with City staff on downtown special events and related activities.
- Develops and manages contracts for outside professional services necessary to implement programs to achieve the goals of the City and / or Agency.
- Coordinates and assists downtown merchants and businesses for related marketing forums.
- Represents the Agency at various meetings with developers, property owners, citizens and other Agencies.
- Researches, develops and assists in special downtown projects for the Executive Director and Deputy City Manager.
- Assists with implementation of Downtown Master Plan Update Initiatives.
- Prepares and presents policies, programs and documentation requiring approval by the Agency and / or City Council.
- Directs assigned staff in the preparation and processing of downtown related activities.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university required.Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, including extensive experience in administration, and economic or community development and four (4) years of supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree in Public Administration, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university.Special Requirements : Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.Post-Offer Background Requirements : Criminal Background Check, Employment Verification, Reference Checks, Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check, Educational Verification.The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.