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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

City of San Angelo TexasSan Angelo, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE : Plans, coordinates, and directs the City's economic and business development activities; develops and implements the Strategic Plan for the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC); recruits, identifies and develops new NAICS eligible businesses; develops and maintains economic development partnerships; negotiates contracts; administers grants; oversees municipal sales tax projects; reports to the City Manager's Office.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Leads and / or participates in the development, implementation, and administration of the COSADC Strategic Plan as approved by City Council.
  • Conducts trends analysis and operationally forecasts economic development utilizing best practices. Identifies, directs and promotes the City's economic and business development initiatives : facilitates the development, retention, and diversification of the City's tax and job base. Must be familiar with and understand emerging trends to develop the appropriate approach for recruitment of businesses.
  • Develops business proposals and / or incentive packages for new and expanding business ventures; negotiates business contracts. Fills the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent businesses from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.
  • Evaluates, presents, and recommends NAICS business prospects to the City Council and COSADC.
  • Manages the Business Resource Center proper, with the understanding that all partners have autonomy to perform their respective functions.
  • Administers and maintains all COSADC incentive grants; manages incentive contracts as to compliance & enforcement with the awardee of the contracts; prepares and submits reports in accordance with local, State, and Federal reporting requirements.
  • Provides financial oversight for various City sales tax projects; develops and administers budgets for all voter approved sales tax projects.
  • Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports as requested by the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Council and / or COSADC board.
  • Develops, maintains and supports economic development collaborations with local, regional and State organizations.
  • Supervises employees assigned to COSADC in the performance of their normal and assigned duties, and interviews candidates for vacancies when needed, making recommendations to the City Manager.
  • Regular and timely attendance is required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, or related field; and a minimum of seven years' experience directing municipal economic and business development activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Required Licenses or Certifications :

  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
  • Considerable knowledge of Air Force Base and Corporate structure is desirable.

    • Required Knowledge of :

  • City operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Principles of economic and business development.
  • Regulations governing economic development activities.
  • Municipal sales tax projects and 4B sales tax.
  • Tax abatement, tax credits, and tax increment financing.
  • Grant funding sources and grant administration principles.
  • Contract negotiation principles.

    • Required Skill in :

  • Directing and coordinating the City's economic and business development activities.
  • Providing for the development, diversification, and retention of the City's tax and job base.
  • Developing and maintaining economic development partnerships.
  • Identifying, developing, and recommending potential business opportunities.
  • Preparing business proposals and negotiating contracts.
  • Administering grant funding and budgets for municipal sales tax projects.
  • Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City departments and officials, outside agencies, community organizations, and local businesses.

    • Physical Demands / Work Environment :

  • Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and occasionally in the field when conducting business site visits.

    • Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at the direction of the City Manager.

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