DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT (Non-Competitive)
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Director of Redevelopment is a non-competitive local-government civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.
It expects a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
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This specification cites NJSA 11A:3-5(S), political subdivision unclassified service..
(s) The executive director, assistant executive director, director of staff operations, director of administration, director of redevelopment and the urban initiatives coordinator of a local housing authority;
A title in the political subdivision unclassified service sits outside Title 11A unless a provision says otherwise. In practice that means no competitive examination to get the job, and none of the career service protections that come with it: no permanent status after a working test period, and no right of appeal to the Civil Service Commission from a removal. Appointment and removal rest with the appointing authority.
The rule that allocates a title to this service is N.J.A.C. 4A:3-1.3.
Where this title is used
Director of Redevelopment is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, in a municipal housing authority is responsible for the overall administration of a comprehensive redevelopment program including the selection of urban renewal sites, real estate acquisition, and redevelopment of these sites; also serves as urban renewal and development advisor to the Executive Director; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Coordinates and oversees the various aspects of the redevelopment program, including the conduct of surveys, the collection and analysis of data, and the preparation of applications for grants.
- Prepares planning and engineering reports related to land use and redevelopment.
- Responsible for the land and property acquisition process; seeks out prospective redevelopers when necessary.
- Designates areas eligible for urban renewal, and directs the application process necessary for accomplishment.
- Directs capital improvement process and other major renovations.
- Ensures compliances with agency policy, HUD, state, and local rules and regulations.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Five (5) years of administrative experience in the planning, development, and management of a large scale land acquisition, real estate, and community development program, which shall have included responsibility for urban planning and urban renewal activities.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the philosophy and principles of redevelopment activities.
- Knowledge of the functions and regulations of agencies such as Planning Boards, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related areas.
- Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of the Urban Renewal Act.
- Ability to plan, organize, and administer a vast redevelopment service whose primary object is to eradicate blight under the provisions of the Urban Renewal Act.
- Ability to give provide assignments and instructions to subordinates and to supervise the performance of their work.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with governing authorities, concerned agencies, and individuals.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
- CODES: LG - MCK 12/13/05
- This job specification is for local government use only.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not meet the above education requirement may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis.
A Master's degree in Planning, Public Administration, or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience.