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Chief Executive Officer - Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Jacksonville
 FL
Postal Code
32202
Country
United States

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Description


The role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) is to lead, facilitate, inspire, plan and manage the programs and activities of the organization. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors of the DIA, providing the necessary financial and administrative reporting information and support to enable the Board to make responsible and prudent policy decisions. The CEO is responsible for day-to-day management of the staff and budget of the DIA. The CEO will execute the strategic directions of the DIA, and develop and maintain excellent relationships with all downtown and community stakeholders, including elected officials, property owners, and developers, business operators, residents, government agencies, and community leaders. The CEO must be able to build, strengthen and energize a high-performance staff that can successfully implement and manage current and future initiatives, while providing a collaborative and empowering environment.   KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of skills, expertise, professional and visionary attributes. A goal-driven approach is important, along with the ability to maintain a positive, can-do attitude marked by innovative, out-of-the-box thinking.   Urban Visioning
  • Demonstrated experience with urban visioning with the ability to see beyond the present.
  • Demonstrated creative drive to identify new solutions and think outside of the box.
  • Ability to develop and implement downtown visioning plans.
  • Knowledge of Downtown and community central core development issues to include: community building, neighborhood engagement, transportation-oriented development, housing development, and open space/public realm integration, riverfront design and development, river-front design and development.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning to include: design guidelines, zoning, historic preservation, and housing.
  • Knowledge of the principles required to create urban life, activity and sustainable vitality.
  • Knowledge of urban parking practices and trends.
  • Proven ability developing and monitoring local, state and federal legislation, programs and proposals; demonstrated experience assessing potential implications and/or organizational opportunities of same.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate organizational positions on local, state and federal issues; ability to facilitate personal contacts between executives and internal and external stakeholders with executive members of local and state governments.
  • Proven ability to work with internal stakeholders to identify and solicit government funding opportunities. Demonstrated ability to direct the development of successful government proposals.
  • Sense of architectural design and aesthetics, and urban place making.
  • Ability to quickly grasp the history of downtown Jacksonville, and to be able to articulate a vision of Downtown as a center of employment commerce, culture, residence, entertainment, and historic preservation.
Downtown Development
  • Strong economic development credentials with both the private sector and government real estate and finance.
  • Experience working in collaboration with local and regional economic development organizations.
  • Demonstrated strong negotiating skills in packaging deals with prospective investors, developers, and business owners.
  • Familiarity with local, state and federal funding resources (tax incentives, etc.) available for deal-making.
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, leading successful downtown development initiatives.
  • Expertise in crafting public/private partnerships.
  • Strong understanding of urban design principles as they relate to central business district characteristics.
  • Ability to manage projects in a manner consistent with their stated objective(s).
  • Ability to prepare and make comprehensive presentations.
  • Ability to research and answer complex questions.
  • History and proven track record of influencing diverse organizational stakeholders with regard to coordinated strategic planning, branding, and unified tactical implementation. Government Relations
    • Proven ability developing and monitoring local, state and federal legislation, programs and proposals; demonstrated experience assessing potential implications and/or organizational opportunities of same.
    • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate organizational positions on local, state and federal issues; ability to facilitate personal contacts between executives and internal and external stakeholders with executive members of the local government and state government.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic leaders, other city officials and the general public.

      A minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in downtown redevelopment or similar capacity, at least four years of which should be in a supervisory or consulting role, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.   Possession of a bachelor s degree or higher in a related field such as city planning, real estate, finance, architecture, urban design, or public administration, with a strong preference for a master s degree in a related discipline.   Please note that under Florida's very broad public records law, resumes provided to the City of Jacksonville or Jorgenson Consulting on behalf of the City, are subject to public disclosure.

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