Employment Opportunity

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

This position is available for recruitment during the period beginning Monday, July 23, 2007 and ending Monday, July 30, 2007. Please respond by submitting the following information; (1) Current Resume of Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience that includes your present position, current salary and salary history, current mailing address, telephone contact number, and e-mail address (if available); (2) Listing of at least three (3) work-related references; (3) Letter of Interest stating the basis for your interest in the position and identifying your professional strengths as a qualified applicant for the position; and (4) Completed North Miami CRA Application for Employment form. Only applicants with the most job related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Please note that applications are public records subject to inspection. Any resumes and information submitted after July 30, 2007 will not be retained.

Please submit the required information to:

Tony E. Crapp, Sr.
Executive Director
North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
615 NE 124th Street
North Miami, FL 33161

Telephone: 305-899-0272
Fax: 305-899-9376
Email: crapp@northmiamicra.org

Min/Max Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000 DOQ

This is a professional position at a responsible, technical and professional level relative to a supporting role in the management of the CRA and its projects. Work is performed exercising considerable initiative and is independent in undertaking and completing redevelopment assignments. The position involves extensive contact with government officials, public and private agencies, the development and business community, citizen groups, advisory boards and other departments. Manages all media, marketing and advertising activities including website design, development and management; create brochures, newspaper ads, displays, and newsletter; GIS, computer mapping and data organization/management; research; grant and resource development support and public relations for CRA programs. The Special Projects Manager is also responsible for creating and updating the office document management system, including maintaining hardcopies, digital, and online versions of resolutions, agreements, agenda packets, and other documents. In addition, this position provides overall technical support for the office, including helping with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of all hardware and software. Further, this position serves as a liaison to organizations and committees, and provides support for redevelopment projects, programs and activities as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The Special Projects Manager is expected to have a high level of proficiency with the following software packages:

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat (create, edit, optimize files for web)
Macromedia Dreamweaver (VBScript application environment)
MS Access
ARCView GIS
MS Project

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration, urban planning, operations research, landscape architect, or related field; supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in community redevelopment, city or county government, or economic development. In addition, demonstrated technical skills and experience in programming, website design/development and related database and project management as well as strong written communications skills are required.