Job Description
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Development Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Economic Development
SUMMARY: The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of all activities related to transit-oriented development, with a particular focus on Trinity Mills Station and Historical Downtown Carrollton. This role serves as a critical liaison between the city, developers, DART and various community stakeholders to ensure cohesive strategic urban development that supports the citys vision for growth, connectivity and revitalization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in developing and maintaining short and long-term strategic planning processes and coordinates departmental efforts related to assigned area of responsibility.
- Participates in the development of services, programs, policies, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
- Coordinates department-wide initiatives for the enhancement and improvement of service and program delivery for TOD areas and special projects
- Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, laws, and policies.
- Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.
- Participates in coordinating the exchange of information within the organization, with external agencies, and with the public.
- Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes market conditions and a variety of information, data, and reports and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings.
- Monitors and maintains department inventory and orders required supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient operations.
- Assists in developing and administering the department budget and approves expenditures within established guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
Economic Development
- Performs managerial level activities related to: transit-oriented development; commercial redevelopment; multi-family development and redevelopment; and special projects.
- Presents to the TOD Subcommittee, Redevelopment Subcommittee, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Development Corporation(s), and the general public on TOD and redevelopment initiatives.
- Draft, negotiate and manage real estate development agreements and related legal or policy documents.
- Serve as a concierge and primary point of contact between developers, site stakeholders and relevant city departments to facilitate efficient communication and problem-solving.
- Attend and actively participate in Historic Downtown meetings and serve as citys representative for the Historic Downtown and Main Street programs.
- Manage special projects as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervisory responsibility over Division staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of public administration principles;
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
- Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices;
- Knowledge of applicable theories and principles related to area of assignment;
- Skilled in developing, evaluating, recommending, and implementing processes and procedures;
- Skilled in managing change and sensitive topics;
- Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
- Skilled in recognizing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and making appropriate recommendations;
- Skilled in building consensus;
- Skilled in preparing and giving presentations;
- Skilled in analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement;
- Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects;
- Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions;
- Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
- Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, including oral, written, and audio/visual presentations;
- Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
- Skilled in gathering and analyzing complex information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
- Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
- Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate Development or a related field (Masters preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in urban development, transit planning, real estate or related work.
- Strong knowledge of real estate development, public-private partnerships and transit planning principles.
PREFERENCES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Frequent reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
- Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
- Depending on area of assignment, may work in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
- Depending on area of assignment, may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and/or airborne particles.
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