Salary: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : CO 80002, COJob Type: Benefited Full TimeJob Number: 2024-00207Department: Dept - AURAOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM MountainFLSA: ExemptPosition Purpose Are you a visionary leader with a passion for urban revitalization, strategic development, and community impact? The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead its transformative initiatives in shaping Arvada's future. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving innovative redevelopment projects that enhance our community's vibrancy and economic growth.The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range. Find out more about the Executive Director of AURA Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Implements the policies of the Board of Commissioners of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) in acquiring property, marketing property, encouraging and fostering development, and managing the administrative and financial affairs and operations of AURA.
- Works with developers within the parameters set by the AURA Board regarding the sale and redevelopment of property owned by AURA or other property within the urban renewal district.
- Responsible for negotiating and closing complex real estate and land development deals.
- Works closely with developers and local officials concerning the development process, permits and applications, and public hearings and approvals needed for development.
- Prepares a plan for and markets the district as a site for retail, residential, office and commercial relocation and development.
- Supervises professional staff.
- Manages the financial operations of AURA including bond issues, debt management and bond refinancing. Prepares annual AURA budget.
- Participates in city-wide long range planning functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Comprehensive knowledge of urban renewal processes, practices, and urban renewal implementation and accomplishment.
- Knowledge of related areas of law, real estate practices, development operations and practices, municipal operations, approval processes and review processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and knowledgeably with government officials, private citizens and developers, property owners and elected officials.
- Ability to organize and prioritize complex tasks and multi-faceted operations related to the urban renewal project.
- Highly developed ability to prepare and analyze data on a broad spectrum of subjects including: statistics, finances, demographics, marketing information and strategies, and real estate development.
- Proven judgment in developing, supporting and defending conclusions and directing staff to take appropriate actions related to such conclusions.
- Ability to effectively utilize limited financial and staff resources.
- Ability to operate a motor-vehicle to travel to and from off-site locations to support/attend business meetings, training and related events.
Qualifications - Working Environment / Minimum Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Governmental Affairs, or Finance and Accounting. Ten years combined experience in property development, urban redevelopment, economic development, real estate or property management, coupled with a strong financial and marketing background. Significant government experience necessary. A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree Vision Mission ValuesThe City is an Equal Employment OpportunityThe City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. Vision: We Dream Big and DeliverMission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results. Full Time Employee BenefitsAll benefited new employees hired after January 1, 2023 will receive a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave that can be used at any time. Part time benefited hires will receive a prorated amount based on the number of hours worked. The City of Arvada offers employees an excellent benefit packageThe City of Arvada values the contributions each employee makes every day toward the success of the organization and community. The importance of being able to provide our employees and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package is a high priority. As a result, the City has developed a comprehensive benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce. EligibilityTo be eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits for themselves, their spouse, their same-sex partner, and their dependent children. New hires are eligible for insurance the first day of the month following one full calendar month of employment following their hire date. The City of Arvada offers employees a competitive pay planThe City of Arvada Pay Plan reflects the City's Total Compensation Philosophy. This philosophy includes being an employer of choice in the Denver/Boulder region by attracting and retaining highly talented and engaged employees. Developed in partnership with the members of City Council, this philosophy serves to guide staff in the management of the City's compensation practices. It ensures that the pay plan is updated with competitive market-based salaries, and managed in a manner that is fiscally responsible and within the City's ability to fund. The Pay Plan can be found Benefits SummaryThe City of Arvada Pay Plan is specifically designed to help you further understand the highlights of the benefit options offered. That information can be found Additionally, the City offers a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave for full time employees hired after January 1, 2023. For more information about employee benefits, please visit 01 Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Governmental Affairs, or Finance and Accounting?
02 Do you have a minimum of ten years combined experience in property development, urban redevelopment, economic development, real estate or property management, coupled with a strong financial and marketing background?
03 Briefly explain your experience working with or for a government? Required Question