Organization: City of Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency
Position: Community Redevelopment Agency Director
Annual Salary:$60,000 – $75,000
The Community:
Bartow is located in Imperial Polk County, near the center of Florida. It is located south of Lakeland, within easy driving distance of Orlando, Tampa and the Gulf coastal beaches. The current population is approximately 17,400 and is expected to reach almost 44,000 residents by the year 2030. Led by Bartow’s International Baccalaureate program its public schools have consistently ranked as some of the best. Opportunities for advanced education are within easy driving distance including two vocational schools and eight colleges and universities.
General Description:
Professional position managing a Community Redevelopment Agency. This highly responsible position entails overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Bartow CRA. Specific duties include planning and budgeting for capital improvements, public relations, real estate negotiations and acquisitions, administering professional service contracts, grant writing, and serving as a liaison to local governments, civic organizations, businesses and property owners. Responsible for initiating, planning and coordinating the implementation of the adopted redevelopment plans; negotiating and packaging redevelopment projects; coordinating private initiatives to assure compliance with public policy.
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:
The successful candidate should have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Communications, Planning, Finance or related fields. Master’s Degree is preferred but a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience may be substituted. The successful candidate must have excellent negotiation, writing, marketing, and communication skills and a considerable financial background in both the public and private sector. Knowledge of principles and practices associated with redevelopment and reuse programs, redevelopment financing alternatives and economic development practices.
Compensation:
Starting Salary $60,000 – $75,000 annually DOQ. Position includes the standard City of Bartow benefits package and retirement plan.
Apply to:
Applications are being accepted by the City of Bartow Personnel Department, 450 North Wilson Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830. Mail applications to: P. O .Box 1069 Bartow, FL 33831. See the City of Bartow website @ cityofbartow.net for an online application. Position is open until filled. For more information, contact the City of Bartow Personnel Department at 863-534-0100, Ext. 1322.
“The City of Bartow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.”
The City of Bartow is a Drug Free Workplace.