CRA Contracts and Development Manager

Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tampa is seeking a senior CRA Contracts and Development Manager to oversee Projects, Grants, and Administrative Teams within the Community Redevelopment Areas. The role coordinates government contracts, agency finances, and compliance with municipal rules, working with officials and public/private stakeholders.

Responsibilities include budget assistance, TIF administration, SOP implementation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, urban planning, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of managerial or supervisory experience on private and/or public development projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide Projects, Grants, and Administrative Teams.
• Oversee administration of development agreements to ensure contract compliance.
• Oversee customer service, records maintenance, and accounting for the agency.
• Implement and manage Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in public meetings to exchange information and address issues.
• Represent City in collaborations with boards and officials on redevelopment issues.
• Maintain databases and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Recommend personnel actions, development, and performance evaluations.
• Assist with annual budgets and administer Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
• Pursue additional funding opportunities to leverage CRA incentives.

Skills

Knowledge of CRA Act

Urban planning

Communication

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, urban planning, or a related field

Job description

Salary $54.15 - $84.86/hour; $9,386.00 - $14,709.07/month; $112,632.00 - $176,508.80/year

This senior-level position involves highly responsible professional and managerial tasks related to contract administration and fiscal operations within the City of Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA).

Nature Of Work

Operating under the general direction of the CRA Director, the CRA Contracts and Development Manager is responsible for overseeing Projects, Grants, and Business Operations. The employee in this class is responsible for tasks of considerable difficulty involving the coordination and administration of government contracts, and oversight of all agency finances. Role requires proficiency and compliance with municipal and departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and ordinances. Also requires strong interpersonal skills and extensive contact with government officials and public/private entities (e.g. Community Redevelopment Agency, City Council, City Administration, CRA Managers and their Community Advisory Committees). Performance is assessed through conferences, written reports, and observation of results. This is an appointed position, with the employee serving at the pleasure of the Mayor.

Examples of Duties

Supervises and guides Projects, Grants, and Administrative Teams.

Oversees the administration of development agreements to assure compliance with contract requirements.

Oversees customer service, records maintenance, and accounting for agency.

Implements and manages Standard Operating Procedures.

Participates in public meetings to exchange information, make recommendations; conduct field investigations; make periodic visits to locations to determine adherence to procedures and address issues.

Represents the City, collaborating with Citizen boards, commissions, and public/private officials on city-related redevelopment issues.

Maintains databases and evaluates progress and publishes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Recommends personnel actions, professional development, and performance evaluations.

Assists with the preparation of annual budgets; and administers Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

Actively seeks additional funding opportunities to leverage CRA incentives.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of: Proficiency in the Community Redevelopment Act, Chapter 163, Part III (163.330-163.463); state and municipal redevelopment principles and practices.

Skills in: Strong urban planning and technical aptitude; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to: Supervise and guide other managers effectively; innovative thinking to address redevelopment challenges.

Suggested Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, urban planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of experience in a manager or supervisor role on private and/or public development projects and initiatives in an urban core setting, with demonstrated success in community building and working with diverse stakeholders.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida drivers’ license is required.

Examination

Evaluationofeducation and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.