Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $94,587.26 - $138,311.94
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
High deductible health plan option
Health savings account
Medical benefit opt-out payment
Voluntary Pet Insurance
mental health support
Annual base salary increases
Florida Retirement System pension plan
Deferred compensation 457b with a 3% city match
FICA alternative
City-subsidized health insurance upon regular retirement
City-paid credit protection
Qualified loan forgiveness employer
12 city paid holidays
One floating holiday
sick leave
Vacation leave
Cash-out option for vacation leave
Personal Days
Safety day
Religious day conversion
Family care days
Volunteer time
Supportive workforce
hybrid work schedule
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Free gym membership
Summer childcare discounts
Job Description
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plays a pivotal role in the economic vitality of Dania Beach, a city that serves as a key hub within the expansive Southeast Florida economy. Recognized as part of the 8th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States, Dania Beach offers unique advantages including a tax-friendly environment at both the state and local levels, robust infrastructure, access to high-speed internet, and affordable utility costs. The city is strategically served by three international airports and three deep-water seaports, facilitating wider global connectivity and enhancing business growth opportunities. This vibrant economic landscape, coupled with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business administration, planning, urban development, or close equivalent
- relevant experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- five years’ experience and proven success in economic development, business attraction/retention, re-development, community development, business assistance, real estate development, and/or public/private finance
- project management experience in community/economic development, real estate, business retention, or related field
- possess or be able to obtain a State of Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record within 30 days of hire
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business administration, planning, urban development, or close equivalent
- five years’ experience and proven success in economic development, business attraction/retention, re-development, community development, business assistance, real estate development, and/or public/private finance
- project management experience in community/economic development, real estate, business retention, or related field
- possess or be able to obtain a State of Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record within 30 days of hire
Job Duties
- Contribute to the achievement of the Agency’s mission, vision statements, and CRA plan goals/objectives
- develop benchmarks to monitor and evaluate program/project effectiveness, contract/grant compliance, and consultant/contractor performance
- work with investors/developers to secure investment, development of projects, and the attraction of businesses to the CRA
- follow-up on leads with interested parties
- serve as a liaison to governmental agencies, community leaders, civic organizations
- project evaluation and resolution
- supervise contractors and vendors
- maintain good public relations with residents, business owners and operators, merchants, property owners
- assist with the development of collateral materials and presentations to support business expansion and attraction
- develop business/resident resource content for the CRA website
- design/implement strategies to enhance strengths and mitigate weaknesses based on research
- manage the CRA’s role on major development projects including securing appraisals, surveys, and environmental studies
- structure financial strategies
- prepare closing documents
- review and analyze complex economic/financial reports, leases/agreements, funding proposals, and contracts
- provide written analysis, evaluation, and recommendations
- make presentations to boards, business community, and other groups
- identify private, public, and institutional funding sources
- determine eligibility and lead application process to secure funding
- assist with identifying funding opportunities including grants, sponsorships, and donations
- prepare applications and documents
- facilitate and represent the CRA at meetings with business community and the public
- play a key role in the creation of the annual CRA budget and administer the adopted budget
- authorize expenditures of agency funds per the budget
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)