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:
None.
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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Job Tags
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