Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00112
Department: CRA Community Redevelopment Agency
Division: CRA ADMINSTRATION
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $ 81,615 - $ 85,695 DOQ
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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 Manager
Evaluates 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 of - Principles and practices of communications and program management
Florida Community Redevelopment Agencies and Downtown Development Boards/Authorities
Urban planning, downtown, and neighborhood redevelopment practices
Economic development and public finance relating to community redevelopment
Designing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns on various platforms
Principles and practices of project management, performance measurement, budget preparation, negotiating methods, and community outreach
Social, demographic, economic, and market data systems
Standard business and management practices and procedures
Best practices for creating vibrant, urban environments
Office practices, procedures, and equipment
Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
Skill in - Planning, organizing, and directing internal and external project teams
Creatively resolving planning and project implementation problems
Scheduling and coordinating complicated projects and programs
Communicate and negotiate effectively with vendors and consultants
Create effective multimedia presentations, branding campaigns and communications programs
Developing various partnerships and outreach with stakeholders
Building a local and national network of media contacts
Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing
Speaking to the public and presenting complex information to a variety of stakeholders in a politically active environment
Maintaining composure in stressful situations
Responding quickly in a fast-paced environment with complex political relationships
Effectively working with elected officials and other civic leaders to prepare them to communicate the goals of the CRA time and task management
Operating 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 higher
Bachelors Degree
Associates Degree
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Completion of 10th grade
Less than 10th grade education
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What level of Driver's License do you currently possess? CDL A
CDL B
Regular (E)
ID Only
Out of State
None of the above
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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 experience
1-3 years' experience
3-5 years' experience
5-7 years' experience
7-9 years' experience
9+ years' experience
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Do you have the American Institute of Planning (AICP), Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification? Yes
No
Required Question City of Clearwater, FL
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area,