Strategic Initiatives Administrator

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Salary Range: $72,907.90 - $107,539.12

 

Works under the general direction of the Director of the Division of Housing and Community Development. Develops and implements community development revitalization programs to support neighborhoods. Provides strategic research and analytics for all HCD Departments. Provides insights and recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. Assists the Director of HCD in development, execution and communication of the strategic plan. Drafts, edits, and maintains the strategic plan and executes the Strategic Planning Process. Participates in regional planning efforts. Prepares bond documents, including participation in presentations to bond rating agencies. Negotiates and drafts complex development agreements. Prepares advanced financial materials, forecasts, monitors, and reports expenditures and operational budget needs. Manages the planning and administration of programs and projects to ensure timely implementation, compliance, budgeting/accounting, and reporting to align with organizational goals. Participates and provides input into project budget planning and development. Estimates specific resources and personnel needs to complete projects. Conducts project analysis and proposes recommendations for improvement. Establishes project work plan and calendar. Schedules and monitors, evaluates, and documents progress. Verifies and analyzes the accuracy of data and information for the project and resolves any discrepancies. Identifies strategic opportunities for projects. Coordinates with other City departments and external stakeholders to implement community development projects.
Arranges projects that require multiple funding sources, including federal, state, local, and private funds. Monitors the development of program plans to ensure the funds are used in pursuant to requirements. Manages project activities including scope of project, work plan, scheduling, deadlines, consultants, grants, and budgets. Makes presentations, conducts public meetings and builds community consensus. Plans and organizes project events. Prepares and submits reports. Coordinates and attends meetings by driving throughout the City.
 

 

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, City and Regional Planning, Business, or a closely related field and eight (8) years management experience in real estate, economic development, construction, and finance; or any combination of training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License a condition of continued employment. Experience in project management of housing and other redevelopment projects preferred. Advanced degree in Business Development or law degree preferred. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with management, staff, city and state officials, local agencies, and the general public. Requires the use of office equipment such as a computer, copier, fax machine, and telephone. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Majority of the work is performed in an office environment. Requires frequent travel throughout the City to attend various meetings and occasional travel out of town for meetings.

 

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