CRA Development Services Specialist

Development Services Specialist

The Development Services Specialist provides technical and administrative support to the Development Services Director across the full range of the CRA's program delivery functions, including property acquisition and portfolio management, CRA-owned property maintenance, TIRFA compliance documentation, capital project coordination, and construction project support. This position is essential to ensuring the Development Services function operates efficiently and that the CRA's most complex and time-sensitive program obligations are supported with accurate tracking, documentation, and field coordination. The incumbent works under the direction of the Development Services Director and is expected to operate with initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.

Essential Functions

Property Acquisition Support

• Assists the Development Services Director with active property acquisition activities, including coordinating appraisals, preparing and tracking purchase contract documentation, scheduling closings, and maintaining acquisition files with complete and accurate records.
• Tracks and monitors the status of properties under contract or in active acquisition; prepares status updates and briefings for the Development Services Director.
• Coordinates post-acquisition tasks for newly acquired parcels, including lock changes, survey scheduling, insurance additions, and addition of properties to the lawn maintenance contract.
• Assists with the preparation of Notice to Dispose (NTD) materials, response tracking, and related documentation under Florida Statute § 163.380 as directed.

CRA-Owned Property Management Support

• Assists with day-to-day management of the CRA's owned property portfolio, including coordinating lawn maintenance contractor scheduling and inspections, tracking deferred maintenance items, and following up on vendor and contractor work orders.
• Conducts periodic property inspections and documents physical conditions; prepares inspection reports and flags maintenance or security issues requiring action.
• Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all CRA-owned properties, including parcel data, access information, maintenance history, and disposition status.
• Coordinates utility transfers, boundary surveys, demolition bids, and related operational tasks associated with newly acquired or actively managed CRA properties.
• Coordinates document routing and filing for capital project invoices, reimbursement requests, change orders, and related project records.

TIRFA & Developer Agreement Support

• Assists the Development Services Director with TIRFA compliance monitoring, including tracking milestone deadlines, organizing compliance documentation, preparing disbursement support packages, and maintaining the TIRFA compliance calendar.
• Coordinates with developers and legal counsel on the collection and filing of required compliance documentation, including construction commencement certifications, local hiring reports, and occupancy milestones.
• Maintains organized and complete files for all active TIRFA and developer agreements; ensures documentation is current and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.

Construction Project Coordination Support

• Provides field and administrative support for CRA-owned and CRA-sponsored construction and infrastructure projects, including scheduling contractor meetings, tracking submittals, and maintaining project correspondence files.
• Assists with coordination of demolition projects, including bid solicitation support, permit tracking, contractor scheduling, and SWA or other grant application documentation.
• Monitors contractor performance on assigned projects and reports issues or schedule variances to the Development Services Director.

General Administrative Support

• Prepares draft Board agenda items, staff reports, correspondence, and project summaries related to development services functions as directed by the Development Services Director.
• Maintains the Development Services project tracker and related documentation systems; ensures records are current, organized, and consistently formatted.
• Responds to inquiries from property owners, vendors, contractors, and the public related to CRA-owned properties and development services activities; escalates complex matters to the Development Services Director.
• Performs other related work as required or as assigned by the Development Services Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or an Associate's degree supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in real estate, property management, capital project coordination, or public agency administration.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Experience in a Florida CRA, municipal government, or special district setting is preferred.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of real estate, property management, or land development processes, including familiarity with purchase contracts, title documents, surveys, and closing procedures.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Florida community redevelopment law (F.S. Chapter 163, Part III) as it applies to property acquisition, disposition, and developer agreement compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain complete, well-organized project files and tracking systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with GIS, property management software, or project tracking tools a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and exercise sound judgment in routine situations; ability to recognize when issues require escalation.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of public records requirements and records management practices for Florida public agencies a plus.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications). Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.