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    Economic Development - Rio Rancho, United States - City of Rio Rancho, NM

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    Description
    Salary: $ $46.90 Annually

    Location : City Hall (3200 Civic Center Circle NE)

    Job Type: Full Time MC

    Job Number:

    Department: City Manager

    Opening Date: 12/29/2022

    Position Summary

    This is a Full Time, At-Will position

    Under the direction of the City Manager, this position is responsible for developing, leading, and administering the City's economic development programs including planning and performing professional and community economic development programs and initiatives. This includes the areas of strategic planning, economic development, business retention and expansion, marketing/business attraction, small business and entrepreneurship support, community development, land use and real estate development, and workforce development to generate economic growth and impact in the City of Rio Rancho. The primary area of responsibility is Economic Development/Business Relations. This requires coordination and interaction with state, regional and local economic development organizations.

    Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

    Education / higher education: Bachelor's Degree

    For required college degrees, applicable field(s) of study: Business, Public Administration, Economics or a directly related discipline.

    Minimum number of years of directly related experience: Four (4) years of experience in economic development or closely related field(s).

    Education and/or experience preferences: Master's Degree in the above mentioned fields or certification in the profession.

    Driver's License requirement: Frequent DriverRegular Driver's License Required Endorsements: None

    NoteFor any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

    Required certifications, licenses or registrations: none

    Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council and/or other relevant development related certifications (i.e., Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification, Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification, Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED) Certification, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge: Establishing and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, businesses and other internal and external agencies; balancing working relations when providing information and technical support on economic development issues; budget, finances and financial management; event management and event marketing; general management and operations management; marketing and public relations; negotiations/negotiating; project management; plan and coordinate complex programs in conjunction with local community and government organizations; knowledge of State of New Mexico, City of Rio Rancho and Federal laws, and regulations and policies of various government agencies as they affect the business community, real estate, planning and zoning; and facilitating priorities and program objectives.

    Skills: Extensive personal computer skills including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related software programs.

    Abilities: Ability to negotiate with private sector businesses, public agencies and with representatives of various citizen groups; gathering economic and other relevant data; analyzing complex information and recommending appropriate action based on findings; working independently and exercising considerable independent judgment in resolving issues of significant importance to the City including assisting in negotiating agreements and/or contracts effectively and within critical time constraints; and working effectively in both self-directed and team environments.

    Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Works with the City Manager, Department Directors and other managers on business development, municipal planning and development issues and special projects, which influence the City's growth and development. Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. External: Regularly interacts and collaborates with multiple external entities in a formal and informal way across all key areas of responsibility: Economic Development/Business Relations: Business Owners, the Development Community (including Commercial Brokers, Developers (and their agents), Homebuilders), Entrepreneurs, diverse entities involved in economic expansion, growth and promotion (i.e., NM Economic Development Department, Sandoval Economic Alliance, Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance and/or others). In doing so, the position shall demonstrate and operate with a high level of quality customer service, timely responses, accurate information, integrity and equitableness to generate and maintain a positive image of the City of Rio Rancho, its elected officials, citizens and business community.

    Essential Functions

    The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

    Economic Development/Business Relations
    • Leads the development, implementation, and administration of economic development plans, policies, programs, and strategies that balance the needs and interests of City government, property and business owners, residents, visitors, government agencies and community groups.
    • Attract, educate, market, promote and recruit prospective business entities, and the development community, on opportunities to invest in Rio Rancho.
    • Act as a liaison, as needed, between the public and City Departments to facilitate business recruitment and relations with existing industry.
    • Work closely with business community and external entities on business, retention, and expansion (BRE) initiatives.
    • Develop and execute Development Community Marketing/Outreach/Relationship to assist with new business opportunities in the early stages for successful attainment of new business and investment in Rio Rancho on the front-end, and in turn, viable recurring operations of new business in Rio Rancho.
    • Lead senior-level cross-functional teams in strategizing and negotiating, agreements and ordinances for selected projects.
    • Lead efforts on real estate product development to improve site developability and shovel-readiness.
    • Administer the City's economic development programs, incentive, resources and tools, including IRBs, LEDA, Public Improvements Districts (PID), Tax Increment Development Districts (TIDD), Metropolitan Redevelopment Act (MRA).
    • Evaluate fiscal impacts, current conditions and market trends and reports to the City Manager.
    • Direct efforts to market Rio Rancho through development of promotional materials, presentations, trade shows, networking and submission of related proposals.
    • Attend trade shows and conventions that present a viable opportunity to attract, market, promote, and/or recruit potential economic based companies, retailers and/or other companies that will support economic growth in Rio Rancho.
    • Interface with local, regional and statewide Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and agencies for prospect attraction, lead generation and marketing, and on coordinated business, retention, and expansion (BRE) initiatives.
    • Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Office budget.
    To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Rio Rancho

    01

    Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, Economics or a directly related discipline? If you certify you have a degree, your transcripts must be uploaded showing degree and date awarded.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Do you have four years of experience in economics or a directly related discipline?
    • Yes
    • No
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