CRA Economic Development Coordinator

CRA Economic Development Coordinator

Assists with the planning and implementation of the Community Development Agency's (CRA) Economic Development Program. This is responsible professional work, in a wide range of duties relative to the development expansion, retention of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses. The employee will also provide assistance and ongoing support to minority and small business enterprises. Responsibilities also include planning, designing, and implementing projects or programs intended to stimulate economic growth throughout the CRA.

Work is performed under direction and general guidance of the CRA Economic Development Manager with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and three or more years' experience leading successful economic and business development efforts, and/or business/industry attraction, retention and expansion programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Education may supplement for required experience. Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements), or obtain within one year of employment. Must have a valid Florida driver's license with satisfactory driving record throughout employment. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience; psychological evaluation; polygraph examination; background investigation; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen. Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.

Veteran's Preference Applies:
The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements.

To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans' Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. Documentation must be provided at time of application, demonstrating applicant meets position requirements.