Manager of Economic Development



Manager of Economic Development

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2014-0718

Department

Development Admin & Building

Division

Economic Development

Opening Date

07/23/2014

Closing Date

2/5/2015 1:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to develop, implement and manage an innovative economic development plan and strategies to promote and support the growth, expansion, and retention of businesses within the City of Boynton Beach.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Develops the City’s comprehensive economic development plan including data on business conditions, attraction and retention strategies and goals, neighborhood commercial development opportunities, international, national and other marketing plans, strategies for securing private investment in the City’s economic development projects, and the development of financing proposals, loans, or grant programs.
 
Coordinates with the City Manager, other City departments, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and other public, private and non-profit agencies and groups to identify economic development goals, strategies, and projects to enhance economic development, promote business retention and development, and promote job creation in the City.
 
Directs all operations of the Economic Development program, including program development and administration, staffing, budget management, coordination of capital projects, and office operations.
 
Supervises staff in the economic development area.
 
Develops and administers economic development incentive programs.
 
Acts as liaison with private and public stakeholders to promote the City’s economic development plan goals, strategies, and projects.
 
Develops and fosters relationships with local business owners to help in business retention and growth throughout the community.
 
Meets with representatives of local lending institutions and advises them of economic development projects to solicit their support and participation.
 
Establishes and executes marketing campaigns to attract new businesses to the City.
 
Develops strategies to create an entrepreneurial climate with the goal of increasing the tax base for the City.
 
Acts as a liaison to the City’s CRA to support the City’s redevelopment plans.
 
Partners with local businesses and other agencies, associations and organizations to promote, market and develop ecotourism in the community.
 
Prepares reports on economic development trends, opportunities, and threats to the City’s economic health.
 
Provides review of economic development financial proposals for reasonableness and feasibility.
 
Responsible for assisting City departments with building business partnerships, public/private partnerships, trust and credibility throughout the community.
 
Interacts with a wide array of organizations to build awareness of the City’s small business and corporations, and economic development programs.
 
Serves as liaison and City Economic Development representative with the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Palm Beach County Economic Development Office, Palm Beach County Economic Development Council, Palm Beach County Business Development Board, and others as assigned.
 
Attends industry related meetings, serves on committees, and makes speeches or presentations as needed.
 
Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field and three (3) years progressively responsible experience in economic development program design, execution and management; one (1) year of supervisory experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
Master degree in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field.

Supplemental Information

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development including finance and incentive finance, commercial revitalization, business and workforce development, job attraction and retention programs.
 
Knowledge of Federal, State, and public/private funding sources for the promotion and funding of economic development goals, strategies and projects.
 
Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances governing economic development programs and practices.
 
Knowledge of negotiation and conflict resolution techniques and strategies.
 
Knowledge of research methods and techniques, and the ability to use available sources of information.
 
Skill in preparing effective verbal and written communications.
 
Skill in negotiating consensus and agreement with a variety of vendors, contract providers, and grant recipients.
 
Demonstrated expertise in the ability to plan, develop and implement an economic development, attraction and retention program.
 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, business owners, leaders and community groups, and City employees.
 
Ability to analyze and identify key information from large amounts of data.
 
Ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of professional and clerical staff.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 36 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.
 
The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and 
  Dismemberment Insurance
• City Pension Plan
• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Savings Plan (three options)
• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
• Bonus Vacation Hours

 
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)
• On-site Training Program
• Wellness Program
• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Credit Union
• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Social Security

Health Insurance
The City provides employees with health insurance benefits through CIGNA HealthCare. The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance
Coverage is provided through Cigna Dental. Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan
The City provides vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance
Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans
The City has pension plans for general employees, police and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Short Term Disability and Other Supplemental Plans
The short term disability plan may help provide a source of income if you become disabled due to a sickness or off the job injury. Based on income, the plan will pay for up to 90 days with no wait for an accident or a seven day wait for an illness. Other supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Long Term Disability
The City provides long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)
The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation
All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Bonus Hours
Eligible full-time employees earn bonus vacation hours throughout the year if they are not absent from work for illness or for certain other absences.

Holidays
The City observes 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance *(Depending on available budget funding)
The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelors and graduate degrees.

Wellness Program
The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan
Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

Credit Union
All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium
Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit
Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

01
Do you have a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a Master degree in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have at least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in economic development program design, execution and management and one (1) year of supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered "Yes" to Question 3 above, please provide a summary of your prior experience involving economic development program design, execution and management. Include a brief description of your supervisory experience. If you answered "No" to the above question, indicate "N/A" below.
05
Do you possess professional certifications related to the position? (Please check all that apply.)
  • Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
  • Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP)
  • I do not have any of the above listed professional certifications.
06
Are you an active member of a professional association related to the Economic Development field? (Please check all that apply.)
  • Florida Economic Development Council
  • National Development Council
  • International Economic Development Council
  • I am not a member of an economic development related professional association.
07
Please detail what experience you have working with HUD and/or community development block grants. (If none, please type "none" below)
08
Please detail what experience you have preparing and administering incentive programs. (If none, please type "none" below.)
09
Please detail your most successful grant application award. Include the name and purpose of the grant, and the award amount. (If you do not have experience or past involvement with grant applications, please indicate "N/A" below.)

Required Question

Agency
City of Boynton Beach
Address
100 E. Ocean Ave
City Hall - Human Resources
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435
Phone
5617426275
5617426275