Assistant Director – Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency

General Description:

This is a highly responsible position assisting the CRA Director in the operation of the agency and the implementation of projects and programs contained in the Community Redevelopment Plan. The Assistant Director will be involved to varying degrees in all facets of the organization including policy making, project management, budgeting, planning, personnel management, and public relations. Work involves extensive contact with the development and business community, citizen groups, government officials, public and private agencies, advisory boards and City staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Represent the CRA at various meetings and functions; make presentations to boards,
  committees, and the public.
• Provide management and oversight of assigned projects as well as supervision and
  coordination of projects assigned to other staff.
• Meet with development professionals, City staff, and the public regarding redevelopment
  activities.
• Initiate and develop new programs and projects to further the CRA’s objectives for the
  revitalization of blighted areas and the provision of affordable housing.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and evaluation of requests for proposals (RFPs) for
  projects in the redevelopment area.
• Assist in capital project planning and the preparation of the annual budget, including the
  evaluation of funding requests by other agencies and organizations.
• Ensure that programs, projects and plans are carried out in accordance with City
  ordinances, applicable federal and state laws, and approved redevelopment and
  development plans.
• Assist in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of professional staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the CRA Executive Director.

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