CRA Development Services Specialist
About the role
The Development Services Specialist provides technical and administrative support to the Development Services Director across the full range of the CRA's program delivery functions, including property acquisition and portfolio management, CRA-owned property maintenance, TIRFA compliance documentation, capital project coordination, and construction project support.
Responsibilities
Property Acquisition Support: Assists the Development Services Director with active property acquisition activities, including coordinating appraisals, preparing and tracking purchase contract documentation, scheduling closings, and maintaining acquisition files with complete and accurate records.
Tracks and monitors the status of properties under contract or in active acquisition; prepares status updates and briefings for the Development Services Director.
Coordination of post-acquisition tasks for newly acquired parcels, including lock changes, survey scheduling, insurance additions, and addition of properties to the lawn maintenance contract.
Aids in the preparation of Notice to Dispose (NTD) materials, response tracking, and related documentation under Florida Statute 163.380 as directed.
CRA-Owned Property Management Support: Assists with day-to-day management of the CRA's owned property portfolio, including coordinating lawn maintenance contractor scheduling and inspections, tracking deferred maintenance items, and following up on vendor and contractor work orders.
Conducts periodic property inspections and documents physical conditions; prepares inspection reports and flags maintenance or security issues requiring action.
Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all CRA-owned properties, including parcel data, access information, maintenance history, and disposition status.
Coordinates utility transfers, boundary surveys, demolition bids, and related operational tasks associated with newly acquired or actively managed CRA properties.
Coordinates document routing and filing for capital project invoices, reimbursement requests, change orders, and related project records.
TIRFA & Developer Agreement Support: Assists the Development Services Director with TIRFA compliance monitoring, including tracking milestone deadlines, organizing compliance documentation, preparing disbursement support packages, and maintaining the TIRFA compliance calendar.
Coordinates with developers and legal counsel on the collection and filing of required compliance documentation, including construction commencement certifications, local hiring reports, and occupancy milestones.
Maintains organized and complete files for all active TIRFA and developer agreements; ensures documentation is current and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.
Construction Project Coordination Support: Provides field and administrative support for CRA-owned and CRA-sponsored construction and infrastructure projects, including scheduling contractor meetings, tracking submittals, and maintaining project correspondence files.
Aids in the coordination of demolition projects, including bid solicitation support, permit tracking, contractor scheduling, and SWA or other grant application documentation.
Monitors contractor performance on assigned projects and reports issues or schedule variances to the Development Services Director.
General Administrative Support: Prepares draft Board agenda items, staff reports, correspondence, and project summaries related to development services functions as directed by the Development Services Director.
Maintains the Development Services project tracker and related documentation systems; ensures records are current, organized, and consistently formatted.
Responds to inquiries from property owners, vendors, contractors, and the public related to CRA-owned properties and development services activities; escalates complex matters to the Development Services Director.
Performs other related work as required or as assigned by the Development Services Director.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or an Associate's degree supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in real estate, property management, capital project coordination, or public agency administration.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Qualifications
Experience in a Florida CRA, municipal government, or special district setting is preferred.
Knowledge of real estate, property management, or land development processes, including familiarity with purchase contracts, title documents, surveys, and closing procedures.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Florida community redevelopment law (F.S. Chapter 163, Part III) as it applies to property acquisition, disposition, and developer agreement compliance.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain complete, well-organized project files and tracking systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with GIS, property management software, or project tracking tools a plus.
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and exercise sound judgment in routine situations; ability to recognize when issues require escalation.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of public records requirements and records management practices for Florida public agencies a plus.
Benefits
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.