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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. |
