CRA Project Coordinator - City of Haines City

***Position open until October 10, 2024***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Position Function:

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Development Services / CRA Manager, assists in implementing formally adopted community redevelopment area plans within the City of Haines City's Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs). Work is performed exercising considerable initiative and is relatively independent in undertaking and completing redevelopment and project management assignments while regularly maintaining strong communications with the Deputy Director of Development Services / CRA Manager.

Essential Duties:

1. Assists with property research as requested and provides support for the CRA Citizens Advisory Committee.
   
   
2. Assists with the historic downtown revitalization, assists in the coordination of special projects, engagement and follow-through of CRA events/activities/projects, preparation of community meetings, office needs and backup of administration as requested, and business development incentives.
   
   
3. Assists with projects and programs related to the beautification of neighborhoods while engaging with the community.
   
   
4. Responsible for keeping records and filing specific to CRA projects and special programs.
   
   
5. Must handle customer relations by telephone and walk-in.
   
   
6. Assists in Public Relations through marketing and social media as assigned.
   
   
7. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Duties are primarily performed within an office environment or setting. Possible exposure to dust, mold, and allergens; inclement weather; noise; uneven terrain, and electrical hazards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of an advanced education from an accredited educational institution of higher learning resulting in an Associate's Degree and at least two (2) years of work-related experience in Community Development, Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Certification through the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Redevelopment Administrator (RA) or Redevelopment Professional (RP) program is preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of economics, public finance, and other fields applied to city planning and redevelopment practices.

• Work requires the ability to read letters, memos, contracts, professional and industry literature, spreadsheets, and other job-related analysis.

• Work requires the ability to write letters, memos, and contracts.

• Ability to use social media to market programs and redevelopment projects.

• Work requires the ability to understand and develop computer models for cost analysis and compose financial and budgetary reports.

• Work requires substantial independent judgment and decision-making.

• Knowledge of the principles of city planning and neighborhood redevelopment practices.

• Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables.

• Organization-wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Should be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint software, Auto CAD, and GIS.

• Must be able to research, compile, and analyze data, and then present findings to the City Commission and City Manager in an acceptable format.

• Ability to learn and remain up-to-date on Federal, State, and City applicable regulations, best practices, and policies affecting department activities.

• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other federal, state, and local governmental representatives, contractors, consultants, vendors, media and the general public is essential.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.