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City of Pueblo Civil Service Office · 1 day ago

Executive Director

112 E Riverwalk, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Pueblo is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Executive Director for the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA). The role involves overseeing the functions of the PURA Board, leading strategic initiatives for urban revitalization, and managing financial operations and community partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Oversee all functions and directives of the PURA Board

Lead stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives to revitalize urban areas and foster economic development

Provide vision, leadership, and direction of PURA’s programs, projects, and policies

Manage PURA’s budget and financial obligations with transparency and accountability

Manage daily operations assuring staff safety, facilities maintenance and security, human resource development/morale

Participate and foster cross-sector partnerships with governmental agencies, developers, nonprofits, and community groups

Implement strategic plans for community revitalization, redevelopment, and economic growth

Qualification

Urban planningCommunity developmentTax increment financingRedevelopment lawStrategic initiative developmentTeam managementGISData analysis toolsPublic meetings managementZoningMunicipal government processes

Required

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution with specialization in urban planning, public administration, finance, business administration, In lieu of these preferred majors, verifiable years of progressively responsible experience in urban renewal or a related field may be considered

A minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, community development or re-development with demonstrated ability to perform as outlined above

Two plus years of experience in effectively managing a diverse team

Demonstrated knowledge of tax increment financing, redevelopment law, land use, zoning, and municipal government processes

Demonstrated track record of leading complex redevelopment projects

Experience managing public meetings and compliance with Colorado Sunshine Laws

Experience with strategic initiative development and implementation, specifically with operating policies and procedures, and work process improvements