City of DeFuniak Springs
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director - (2025-20)
City of DeFuniak Springs, Defuniak Springs, Florida, United States, 32435
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director - (2025-20)
The City of DeFuniak Springs is an Equal Opportunity, E-Verify, and Drug-Free Workplace Employer. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Executive Director is responsible for the management and administration of the Agency’s operations. This highly responsible position oversees a wide variety of redevelopment and economic development activities, including fiscal operations, policy making, capital project administration, program management, redevelopment plan implementation, property acquisition, business incentives, new business development, business attraction and retention, special events, and maintenance of CRA‑owned properties. The role involves extensive contact with government officials, public and private agencies, advisory boards, City staff, and the business community.
POWERS AND DUTIES
Carry out policies established by the CRA.
Oversee day‑to‑day agency operations.
Provide management and oversight of assigned projects.
Develop, recommend, and implement programs, policies, and strategies to carry out CRA goals and objectives.
Manage the progress of infrastructure projects in the CRA District to ensure compliance with schedules and budgets.
Responsible for capital project planning and the preparation of the annual budget.
Coordinate with other public and private entities related to the redevelopment effort.
Ensure programs, projects, and plans are carried out in accordance with City ordinances, applicable federal and state laws, and approve redevelopment and development plans.
Oversee business grant programs for the CRA.
Develop strategies and programs designed to stimulate responsible commercial and industrial activities in the CRA.
Direct the implementation of economic development programs and planned activities and projects as required.
Meet with development professionals, City staff, and the public regarding redevelopment activities.
Responsible for hiring of CRA employees, agents, consultants, experts, and legal counsel, as provided for in the annual budget.
Responsible for the purchase, sale, and disposition of real property in the CRA.
Represent the CRA at various meetings and functions and make presentations to boards, committees, and the public.
Coordinate downtown development and marketing the CRA District.
Other duties as assigned by the CRA Board.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advanced knowledge of Florida Redevelopment Law, specifically F.S. Chapter 163, the Community Redevelopment Act.
Advanced knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes governing urban planning functions.
Advanced knowledge of community redevelopment functions, growth management, and land development legislation.
Proficient in strategic planning, finance, business development, acquisition sourcing, and government contracting.
Thorough understanding of the principles, practices, and theories of planning, community redevelopment, and urban planning.
Knowledge of state and federal grant programs.
Advanced knowledge of budgeting, personnel management, and public administration principles.
Advanced knowledge of the Florida Building Code requirements.
Advanced knowledge of accounting, accounts management, and fundraising.
Strong understanding of the essential functions and operations of the CRA.
Ability to stay informed on social, political, and environmental issues influencing program development and administration in DeFuniak Springs and the CRA district.
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POWERS AND DUTIES
Carry out policies established by the CRA.
Oversee day‑to‑day agency operations.
Provide management and oversight of assigned projects.
Develop, recommend, and implement programs, policies, and strategies to carry out CRA goals and objectives.
Manage the progress of infrastructure projects in the CRA District to ensure compliance with schedules and budgets.
Responsible for capital project planning and the preparation of the annual budget.
Coordinate with other public and private entities related to the redevelopment effort.
Ensure programs, projects, and plans are carried out in accordance with City ordinances, applicable federal and state laws, and approve redevelopment and development plans.
Oversee business grant programs for the CRA.
Develop strategies and programs designed to stimulate responsible commercial and industrial activities in the CRA.
Direct the implementation of economic development programs and planned activities and projects as required.
Meet with development professionals, City staff, and the public regarding redevelopment activities.
Responsible for hiring of CRA employees, agents, consultants, experts, and legal counsel, as provided for in the annual budget.
Responsible for the purchase, sale, and disposition of real property in the CRA.
Represent the CRA at various meetings and functions and make presentations to boards, committees, and the public.
Coordinate downtown development and marketing the CRA District.
Other duties as assigned by the CRA Board.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advanced knowledge of Florida Redevelopment Law, specifically F.S. Chapter 163, the Community Redevelopment Act.
Advanced knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes governing urban planning functions.
Advanced knowledge of community redevelopment functions, growth management, and land development legislation.
Proficient in strategic planning, finance, business development, acquisition sourcing, and government contracting.
Thorough understanding of the principles, practices, and theories of planning, community redevelopment, and urban planning.
Knowledge of state and federal grant programs.
Advanced knowledge of budgeting, personnel management, and public administration principles.
Advanced knowledge of the Florida Building Code requirements.
Advanced knowledge of accounting, accounts management, and fundraising.
Strong understanding of the essential functions and operations of the CRA.
Ability to stay informed on social, political, and environmental issues influencing program development and administration in DeFuniak Springs and the CRA district.
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