- Plans, organizes, and directs department activities including the interpretation and application of environmental laws, land use development principles and the conduct of specialized studies; oversees the daily activities for the Economic Development department for operations, goals, and objectives.
- Cultivates and sustains multi-level stakeholder relationships; negotiates and develops economic incentives, agreements, and programs; represents the City and County locally, regionally, and state-wide; manages internal and external marketing research and information efforts.
- Develops relationships and coordinates with businesses, community organizations, and developers for all Residential, Commercial, and Industrial developments; with the public for potential developments; with the City Manager, Planning, and Public Works for all development projects; supervises subordinate employees; and trains, evaluates and disciplines as needed
- Meets with developers, businesses, City leaders, and community organizations to discuss economically important and high impact projects and offers administrative guidance regarding the City's Economic Development plan.
- Provides support to the City Manager for Economic Development administrative oversight; formulates policy, budget development, and collaboration with other City departments; communicates plans, policies and procedures to employees, the City Council, and the public; makes presentations as required
- Assists with conducting a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; and assists with development-related public information and media relations; responds to business and community inquiries; manages internal and external marketing research and information efforts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Five (5) years experience in municipal development or related, including two (2) years in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
- $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
- $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan
- UHC DPPO
- Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
- Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
- Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
- Deferred Compensation plan
- Direct deposit
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Personal leave
- Sick leave
- Social Security
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Marketing or Economics
- Urban Planning
- A closely related field
- non related field
- Less than three (3) years
- At least 3 years but not more than 5 years
- At least 5 years but less than 7 years
- 7 or more years
- no experience
- City/Municipal
- County government
- Education Institution
- Nonprofit organizaton
- Private sector
- State government
- None of the above
- Yes, I am a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
- No, I am not a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
- No, however, I'm in the process of obtaining
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5 days ago
Description
Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : City Hall - 101 E. Main St Forney, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Economic Development
Opening Date: 04/04/2024
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: Plans, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the Economic Development department; oversees planned growth and development in the City, develops economic development initiatives and policies, and creates strategies to promote the City for businesses and the community.
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.
Examples of Duties
Education and Experience:
Special Requirements: Possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license and obtain an IEDC Certified Economic Developer Designation within one year.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSMedical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.
Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
What is the major concentration area of the highest level of education you have earned?
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in progressive economic development, urban planning, public administration, economics, or a closely related field?
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
I have a valid/current certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
