Part-time Executive Director, Old Bridge Township Redevelopment Agency
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TheOld Bridge Township Redevelopment Agency is seeking qualified candidates forthe position of Part-Time Executive Director. The Executive Director isresponsible for the administration and coordination of the Agency's activitiesin accordance with the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A.40A:12A-1 et seq., applicable regulations, Agency policies, and the directionof the Redevelopment Agency Commissioners.
Thisis a part-time position, 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based uponthe operational needs of the Redevelopment Agency, including attendance atAgency meetings and coordination with Township officials, professionals,property owners, developers, and other parties involved in redevelopmentactivities. TheExecutive Director shall serve at the discretion of the Redevelopment AgencyCommissioners in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-12 and all other applicablelaws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Executive Director shall serveas the chief administrative officer of the Redevelopment Agency and shallperform duties including, but not limited to:
- Administering and coordinating theactivities and business of the Redevelopment Agency;
- Serving as Secretary to theRedevelopment Agency as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-11;
- Implementing the policies,directives, resolutions, and actions authorized by the Redevelopment AgencyCommissioners;
- Coordinating redevelopment matterswith Township Administration, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and othermunicipal departments and professionals;
- Coordinating with developers,property owners, consultants, financial professionals, attorneys, planners,engineers, governmental agencies, and other parties involved in redevelopmentprojects;
- Assisting with the implementationand administration of redevelopment plans, redevelopment agreements, financialagreements, and other Agency initiatives;
- Monitoring the status and progressof redevelopment projects and providing regular updates to the AgencyCommissioners;
- Assisting in the preparation ofmeeting agendas, resolutions, reports, correspondence, and other Agencydocuments;
- Attending meetings of theRedevelopment Agency and other meetings as necessary;
- Assisting with the preparation andadministration of the Agency's budget and financial matters in coordinationwith the Agency's Chief Financial Officer and other professionals;
- Ensuring that Agency operations areconducted in accordance with applicable State statutes, regulations, policies,and reporting requirements;
- Assigning and supervising Agencyemployees, if applicable, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-12; and Performingother duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the RedevelopmentAgency Commissioners and permitted by law.
STATUTORYMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Inaccordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-12, applicants must:
- Possessa degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and
- Havea minimum of five (5) years of experience in public administration, publicfinance, realty, or similar professional employment.
- Amaster's degree in an appropriate program may substitute for two (2) years ofthe required experience, as permitted by State law.
- Candidatesmust satisfy all applicable qualification, certification, and trainingrequirements established by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairspursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:44.
- Appointmentshall be subject to review and certification of the candidate's qualificationsby the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, as required by applicablelaw and regulation.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
Preferencemay be given to candidates with:
- Experiencein municipal government, redevelopment, economic development, land use,planning, real estate, public finance, or community development;
- Knowledgeof the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1et seq.;
- Experienceworking with redevelopment plans and agreements, PILOT/financialagreements, developers, municipal professionals, and governmentalagencies;
- Familiaritywith New Jersey local government budgeting, procurement, public meetings,ethics, and financial requirements;
- Strongorganizational, communication, negotiation, and project-management skills;and
- Experienceworking with municipal governing bodies, boards, commissions, authorities,or redevelopment agencies.