Director of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization

Job Posting

Full Salary Ranges : $161,900 - $234,800 Yearly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges : $161,900 - $198,350 Yearly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Job Summary

The Director of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization (EDUR) is responsible and accountable for leadership and management of the department, including its personnel, budget, and resources. As a member of the City's Executive Leadership Team and in collaboration with all City departments, the Director is responsible for the development and deployment of established goals, objectives, and tasks of EDUR. Responsibilities of the department include the development, update, and execution of the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan, serving as a liaison between the City, business / industry, governmental agencies, area business and development entities, retaining and recruiting businesses, expanding operations, business data, and economic resource development, and supporting workforce development initiatives and partnerships.

Experience, Education, and Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, planning, public or business administration, or related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in progressively responsible positions in an economic development, redevelopment, or planning agency, or related private sector experience.
• Experience with mediation, conflict resolution, and effective problem solving.
• Demonstrated success working in a community with demographics similar to the City of Greeley.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job, AND

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Travel

Approximately 20% at the local, state, and national levels.

Essential Functions

Supervisory Responsibilities

Organize and delegate assignments to team members; Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees; Evaluate employee performance and goal setting; Hold employees accountable for assigned task and goals; Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities; Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development; Resolve conflicts and complaints; Analyze information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes; Establish and achieve business and financial objectives; Ensure compliance with safety procedures

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Physical Requirements