SENIOR PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE

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1 Occupational Code: 2257 Salary Range: 31M Status: Classified FLSA: Exempt Established: 12/01 Revised: 4/03 5/05 4/06 10/06 SENIOR PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE NATURE OF WORK: This is responsible administrative and professional work assisting with the development, planning, analysis and implementation of various projects relating to economic development and revitalization, community development, public financing and/or the creation of redevelopment districts in the City of Miami and the capitalization of the City s opportunities and assets, in partnership with its residents and the business community. Work involves the implementation of development projects and Capital Improvement Projects including, but not limited to, Unified Development Projects, that relate to future or existing economic development plans or that are assigned to the department by virtue of their strategic and economic importance to the City. Manages, coordinates and develops contracts for development, leasing and/or use of real property. Assists with the steps required to accomplish the total development or redevelopment of project sites as described in the Redevelopment Plans, adopted Master Plans, UDPs and Special Project Plans; makes recommendations and suggests alternatives to plans where required; and assists with the coordination of City and other jurisdictional resources, or special joint public/private projects, in a timely manner. Intergovernmental coordination and liaison with public and private agencies and special interest groups is required to facilitate implementation and the continued monitoring of projects and agreements for real property. Work of this nature requires the exercise of broad administrative skills in accomplishing objectives. Supervision is exercised when coordinating activities of professional staff and consultants. Significant writing and considerable public contact work are required. An individual in this position reports to a higher level administrator, department director or assistant director depending where assigned

2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The examples of work listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.) Assists in developing strategic plans for special districts (community development districts, community revitalization agencies and other special purpose districts created to spur economic development such as housing, neighborhood commercial centers, waterfront zones, industrial or wholesaling districts, and special use areas) including implementation of special taxing districts, economic revitalization of declining areas, the coordination of infrastructure improvements and the establishment of supportive legislative and regulatory policies from relevant jurisdictions. Assists with coordinating the activities of professional staff, lessees, lessors, licensees and consultants, as required. Promotes City-wide business development, enterprise zone, empowerment zone and other appropriate funding sources including tax abatement, enterprise and empowerment zone benefits. Assists in the preparation of Request for Proposals/Qualification to solicit private developer proposals for design, financing, construction and management of projects in accordance with adopted City plans. Performs research and related tasks, facilitates related meetings, coordinates the review of submissions, and prepares reports, agreements, legislative and related documents. Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation phase of projects by coordinating work by developers, consultants, lessees, lessors, licensees and others during each phase of a projects. Assists in and/or develops initial prospectus and marketing campaigns designed to solicit expressions of interest from developers and property owners in accordance with development plans and Redevelopment Districts. Coordinates and/or assists in coordinating the development of activities for major joint public/private developers in their efforts to secure necessary permits (City, County, State) for project construction, site review, zoning ordinance compliance, etc. Maintains lease inventory and conducts site visits of projects or leased property to ensure compliance with agreements.

3 Procures and/or recommends work with contractors regarding maintenance and repair services needed at leased properties. Schedules and conducts inspections of project sites, program areas and sites of model projects to ascertain work progress, conditions and/or to gather research data. Administers the procurement of products and Professional Services and the development, negotiation, execution and monitoring of the related Professional Services Agreements for the City s projects assigned to the Department. Tasks include the preparation of solicitation documents and mailing lists, coordination with the City s procurement office, scheduling of advertisements and meetings, the evaluation of submissions, and the drafting of reports, legislation and agreements. Services may include, without limitation, professional planning, design (architecture, engineering and landscape architecture), financial, real estate, appraisal, survey and environmental and business management consulting. Serve as liaison between other City departments and with other governmental and non-profit agencies, chambers of commerce, lessees, lessors and consultants as needed. Assists in formulating policies to determine the use of federal programs available to the City for possible development and marketing activities. Prepares/reviews administrative reports, market and financial analysis and studies and all other necessary correspondences and legislation, as required. Prepares grant applications for departmental projects and administers the grant agreements. Assists with the management flow of complex and multiple redevelopment project processes. Assists with the preparation of budgets and budget forecasts for assigned projects, and performs fiscal monitoring of same. Assists in coordinating assignments with other departments, including, but not limited to, Budget, Finance and/or Community Development Departments. Performs other related duties as required. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (The knowledge, abilities and skills identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of the class. Additional knowledge, abilities and skills may be applicable for individual positions in the employing departments.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Considerable knowledge of the principles of economics, financial and market analysis, management and their application to the administration of governmental affairs. Considerable knowledge of the principles of development and leasing.

4 Thorough knowledge of rents and economic conditions in the City of Miami area. Some knowledge of the principles of urban planning and fiscal and economic impact analysis, public finance, and tax increment financing. Some knowledge of Federal and State funding programs and their relationship to the local redevelopment process. Some knowledge of marketing tools, i.e., database development, ad placement, press relations, budget development and monitoring, Considerable knowledge of Microsoft computer program applications, i.e., WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, etc. Some knowledge of the principles of project management. Some knowledge of sources and availability of current information, via Internet and traditional sources, as needed for a variety of research assignments. Ability to research, and analyze, feasibility studies, and prepare comprehensive technical reports, plans, requests for proposals, applications for assistance and other required legal documentation. Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and firmly with Public Officials and the general public and to present ideas effectively and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to supervise, manage, or coordinate activities with consultants, developers, lessees and lessors. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Planning, Economics, Architecture, Building Construction, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and considerable (2 4 years) experience in one or more of these areas: planning, economic and community redevelopment, real estate leasing and/or development, land use, fiscal and economic impact analysis, preferably at the local government level. A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Employee Relations. Master s degree is preferred. OR

5 Equivalent combination of training and experience beyond a Bachelor s Degree in an aforementioned field. NOTE: Depending on the needs of the City, special skills, certifications or licenses may be required. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computer, calculator and general office equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field.