CRA Division Manager - Community Redevelopment Agency Division

CRA Division Manager Community Redevelopment Agency Division

Salary: See Position Description Location: Clearwater, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2026-00144 Department: CRA Community Redevelopment Agency Opening Date: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

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THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $83,247 - $87,410

DOQ

Under administrative direction, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Division Manager develops, administers, and implements the Citys Community Redevelopment efforts, programs, and activities. May be assigned to Urban Planning and Information, Programs, or Projects. Plans objectives and goals for the division and administers daily activities.

This recruitment is for the Placemaking and Project Manager position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Placemaking and Project Manager

• Evaluates social, economic, demographic, and market data to analyze best means to attract, retain or expand businesses and/or industries within the redevelopment areas.
• Manages projects and programs to improve city operations; manages consultants, prepares correspondence, memos, studies, project proposals, reports, agenda items, presentations, and other items as required.
• Plans, directs, and conducts special studies and projects to determine community and department needs; researches and analyzes data to make recommendations of practical solutions; identifies and defines goals and objectives.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements special projects to make quality improvements; establish relationships with district stakeholders and communicated project deliverables.
• Confers, engages, and collaborates with City officials, employees of other City departments, vendors, and members of the general public; serves as a liaison between City government and various agencies.
• Prepares budget for projects; prepares, coordinates, and manages request for proposals (RFP), request for qualifications (RFQ), and contracts; reviews and approves requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices associated with the contracts.
• Monitors contracts, maintains consistent communication, and evaluates quality of work.
• Ensures projects progress is on schedule, addresses any delays, and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Recommends changes in administrative policies, organization, programs, methods, and procedures to better the City and CRA department.
• Ensures projects meet program objectives by creating and implementing change management strategies, plans, and communications; conducts field evaluations and observations of existing public patterns as needed.
• Performs routine office work and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

• A valid State drivers license is required.
• American Institute of Planning (AICP) certification, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Urban Design or a related field and five (5) years of professional level experience working in urban planning, urban design, community redevelopment, economic development, downtown development; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of communications and program management
• Florida Community Redevelopment Agencies and Downtown Development Boards/Authorities
• Urban planning, downtown, and neighborhood redevelopment practices
• Economic development and public finance relating to community redevelopment
• Designing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns on various platforms
• Principles and practices of project management, performance measurement, budget preparation, negotiating methods, and community outreach
• Social, demographic, economic, and market data systems
• Standard business and management practices and procedures
• Best practices for creating vibrant, urban environments
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, and directing internal and external project teams
• Creatively resolving planning and project implementation problems
• Scheduling and coordinating complicated projects and programs
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with vendors and consultants
• Create effective multimedia presentations, branding campaigns and communications programs
• Developing various partnerships and outreach with stakeholders
• Building a local and national network of media contacts
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing
• Speaking to the public and presenting complex information to a variety of stakeholders in a politically active environment
• Maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Responding quickly in a fast-paced environment with complex political relationships
• Effectively working with elected officials and other civic leaders to prepare them to communicate the goals of the CRA
• Time and task management
• Operating a computer and related software

Health and Wellness initiatives

• 100% employee health care coverage
• Option for dependent health care
• Life Insurance
• Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement - 401(a) Money Purchase Plan
• Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans
• Competitive Salaries
• Tuition assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Travel compensation
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Discount coupons
• Service and employee recognition awards

Required Questions

01 What level of Drivers License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02 What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03 How many years of professional level experience do you have in urban planning, urban design, community redevelopment, economic development or downtown development?

• No experience
• 1-2 years experience
• 2-3 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 4-5 years experience
• 5-6 years experience
• 6-7 years experience
• 7-8 years experience
• 8-9 years experience
• 9-10 years experience
• 10+ years experience

04 Do you have an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

06 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

Employer Information

City of Clearwater Address: 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33756 Phone: 727-444-8111 Website: http://www.myclearwater.com