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Minimum Preparation for Work:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline, and
- Three (3) years of pertinent experience with program/project management and development which must include experience managing projects funded by state and /or federal grants.
Or- Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
Necessary Special Requirements:- Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Nature of Work:This is highly responsible managerial and technical work in the areas of project and grant management and real estate development. An employee of this class is responsible for coordinating, promoting, implementing and managing CRA programs, projects and initiatives implemented pursuant to the City’s adopted community redevelopment plans, authorized under Florida Statute, Chapter 163, Part III. Employee serves as technical staff to the City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency to carry out the duties of the Agency.The CRA Program Manager is appointed by the City under an Interlocal Agreement with the CRA for administrative services. Work is performed in accordance with pertinent state and municipal laws and ordinances. General direction is provided by the Assistant CRA Division Manager but the position requires considerable independent judgement and initiative. Work is evaluated trough the review of results attained.
Examples of Work:- Coordinates, implements, promotes, and manages projects, programs, and initiatives identified under the City’s adopted redevelopment plans.
- Manages projects and construction activities related to residential and commercial rehabilitation programs and other redevelopment projects including facilitating bidding, monitoring progress and troubleshooting issues.
- Monitors and manages contracts and project budgets.
- Monitors, coordinates, and manages performance of tasks by contractors, consultants, outside agencies, the private sector and other City departments and staff.
- Prepares procurement documents, such as invitations to bid, requests for proposals/qualifications, and contract negotiations in collaboration with Purchasing and other project managers.
- Assists in grants management and compliance for complex state and federal grants, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other grants funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Develops and administers policies and guidelines pursuant to grant/funding source requirements.
- Assists in obtaining and analyzing property data and information including appraisals, title searches, property assessments and environmental analysis and testing, including asbestos and lead-based paint.
- Successfully achieves relationship building with target and mission aligned stakeholders.
- Identifies and prepares grant applications and administers grants.
- Conducts research, analysis and prepares technical and administrative reports.
- Prepares agenda items for board meetings.
- Delivers formal presentations related to area of authority.
- Acts as liaison to Federal, State, local and other agencies and provides administrative and liaison support to statutory boards, commissions and community and neighborhood organizations and stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of general project management principles, practices, techniques, and methods.
- Ability to prepare scope of work write-ups and specifications for construction projects.
- Knowledge of federal funding regulations including but not limited to Davis Bacon and Section 3, as required.
- Ability to obtain and analyze reports in support of real estate development including but not limited to, appraisals, title searches, environmental review and property assessments.
- Knowledge of effective communication techniques as needed to communicate with audiences from a variety of different backgrounds to include dealing with difficult people as well as other communication techniques used to calm escalated matters.
- Ability to implement assistance and incentive programs in accordance with federal and state law and local policy.
- Ability to monitor budgets for a variety of projects and seek, apply for, and administer grants.
- Ability to identify pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations governing the activities of the office.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Ability to identify, communicate and respond to the issues, concerns, and needs of the community.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants, outside contractors and the general public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental and Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
- 01Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have three years of pertinent experience with program/project management and development...which must include experience managing projects funded by state and/or federal governments?- Yes
- No
03If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, have you attached your DD214 or a letter from your Commanding Officer indicating your dates of service and honorable serving status?- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
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