| Job Status : |
Full Time, Employee |
| Company : |
City of Schertz, Texas |
| Posting Date : |
November 20 |
| Closing Date : |
December 15
5:00 PM Central |
| Relevant Experience : |
7 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Salary : |
$104,691.00 - $117,899.00 |
| Location : |
Schertz, Texas |
| Category : |
Economic Development
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This vacancy has expired and is for reference only. City of Schertz, TexasExecutive Director of Economic Development
Under general administrative direction, plans, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Economic Development Corporation (4B) and Department; key knowledge, skills, and abilities include the judgment to analyze and selectively apply creativity and risk taking when appropriate, the leadership to implement sustainable fiduciary responsibility for the community, and the expertise to integrate private-sector best practices into public sector execution, as appropriate; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager, City Council, and Economic Development Corporation; exercises direct supervision over assigned staff and department.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
REPORTS TO: City Manager
DIRECTS: ED Executive Administrative Assistant, ED Specialist, and ED Analyst
OTHER: Works closely with all city employees. Has contact with representatives of local, state, and federal agencies, vendors/providers, and the general public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Manage, oversee and coordinate the city's 4B economic development effort; plan and implement the economic development program; and negotiate incentive agreements and contracts with prospects. Perform Schertz Economic Development Corporation (4B) Board Executive Director duties, including setting agendas, giving recommendations on action items, providing reports, and developing long range goals and objectives; and coordinates with the City Manager, City Council, and SEDC legal counsel, as may be needed.
2. Administer the Economic Development Department, including planning department goals and strategies; selecting, training, managing, and motivating assigned personnel; managing department personnel matters from hiring to evaluations to discipline; and leading the Economic Development Department’s continuous process improvement program.
3. Identify and recruit high quality primary job businesses, high ad valorem businesses, offices, retailers, restaurants, and other sales tax generating businesses; recruit, coordinate, and maintain contacts with commercial real estate brokers and developers; and coordinate with city landowners to encourage retail and commercial sales tax generating development.
4. Identify and coordinate relations with prospective tenants; develop marketing and information materials related to the development of existing and prospective businesses; and prepare site selection material for future commercial development.
5. Develop and assist in the implementation of broader city goals, objectives, and policies/procedures related to the City of Schertz’ mission and vision; develop and manage a strategic plan for a long-range community economic development; prepare periodic reports demonstrating progress towards goals and objectives; and advise the City Manager on issues related to the improvement and enhancement of the commercial tax base.
6. Assemble, develop, distribute and analyze demographic and economic information for internal and external use including available commercial sites, office and retail space, business database and population; prepare and present analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities as needed.
7. Prepare and administer the economic development program budget; develop budgetary plans and controls in order to facilitate economic development programs and activities.
8. Interact with area chambers of commerce and similar groups to promote Schertz businesses; represent the City at chamber/city organizations and commercial real estate trade shows;
9. Conduct and manage special projects; work with outside agencies and professional consultants as necessary; act as an advisor to city municipal boards and other organizations.
10. Review and provide input on current community-economic development projects and proposed ordinances to the City Manager.
11. Review policies and procedures of various departments and recommend to the City Manager improvements to increase economic development opportunities, development review processes, and teamwork.
12. Provide customer service and serve as a trouble shooter to citizens, brokers, landowners, prospects, retailers, developers, and organizations acting as an advocate for business. Encourage, develop, and nurture an environment receptive to appropriate business development.
13. Develop and implement plans to identify and market the city and establish superior brand recognition in the marketplace.
A pre-employment medical exam and drug test is required if a tentative offer of employment is made.
City of Schertz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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Job Requirements
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND TRAINING:
Key knowledge, skills, and abilities include the knowledge, wisdom, and judgment to analyze and selectively apply creativity and risk taking when appropriate, the leadership skill of practicing sustainable fiduciary responsibility for the community, and the ability to integrate private-sector best practices into public sector execution, as appropriate.
Knowledge of:
• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal economic development program.
• Principles and practices of negotiation of sensitive issues related to economic development.
• Commercial real estate sales and marketing principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of site selection criteria.
• Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• General construction principles.
• Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment and software.
Skills to:
• Apply principles and practices of economic development policy, administration and implementation.
• Navigate local government operations, rules and regulations; municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Develop and manage principles and practices of developing goals, objectives and management plans.
Ability to:
• Analyze and assess economic development programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate refinements and improvements.
• Work in a collaborative manner with the City Manager’s Office, Planning, Building Inspections, Engineering, Public Works, and Finance departments.
• Use sound judgment in respecting confidentiality; identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs of prospects.
• Communicate and prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports, both orally and in writing.
• Create and implement a system of follow-up and analysis that will keep the City Manager and City Council informed.
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates; plan organize, direct, and coordinate their work.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in City and Regional Planning, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or Finance, or a related field.
2. Seven (7) years increasingly responsible experience in economic development, to include three (3) years of supervisory and management experience. Experience with a Texas community Economic Development |
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