$42.77-$64.16 Hourly / $7,413.47-$11,121.07 Monthly / $88,961.60-$133,452.80 Yearly
The employee in this class will serve as coordinator for redevelopment
programs and projects within the redevelopment districts of the urban core.
Under general direction, the employee in this class is responsible for leading
or assisting with the planning and design efforts initiated as a CRA funded
project. Tasks are of more than average difficulty and involve extensive
contact with government officials and public/private entities (e.g. Community
Redevelopment Agency, City Council, financial institutions, real estate
representatives, and private community development agencies). Under general
supervision, the employee will coordinate and develop recommendations for the implementation
of capital programs, development incentives, and redevelopment area strategic
action plans. Duties require a high degree of tact and courtesy in dealing with
a variety of private and public contacts. Work is reviewed through conferences,
written reports, and observation of results obtained.
Coordinates local government’s role in advising and
negotiating development initiative proposals including public participation,
site selection, and financing opportunities; acts as point of contact for
educating developers on the required development process from concept through
end of permitting within the CBD and Channel District; advises department staff
on overlays, historic preservation requirements for redevelopment, and related
urban planning topics.
When directed, implements special public relations and
business development programs; assists with the budget development for the
CRAs; attends various public meetings including CAC Meetings and CRA Board
Meetings as needed;
Participates in CRA discussions and pre-construction
meetings in order to exchange information, makes recommendations, etc.;
conducts field investigations/surveys to collect information/evidence when
necessary; makes periodic visits to locations to determine adherence to
procedures and solve problems; establishes or uses established monitoring
system for reporting on construction and program progress.
Analyzes and researches files and other records for needed
information; provides information to the public by phone regarding the
department’s programs in order to facilitate their understanding; acts as team
leader on a project basis in order to facilitate project completion.
Meets with the public to educate public on established
programs of the department; attends meetings to plan development proposals.
Participates in intradepartmental performance improvement
initiatives to enhance redevelopment efforts.
Participates in CRA Budget development, departmental budget
development, and department projects as assigned.
Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices of urban
planning, plan implementation, and strategic planning processes; principles and
practices of federal, state, and municipal legislation impacting development
and redevelopment project initiatives; principles, practices, and methods of
commercial, mixed-use residential, and site development and related financing.
Some knowledge of: federal, state, and municipal legislation
impacting redevelopment programs; techniques of marketing, communications, and
public relations; real estate development in both private and public sectors.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, urban planning or a
related field and five (5) years of experience in a lead role on private and/or
public development projects and initiatives in an urban core setting.
Possession of a valid driver’s license required.