Economic Development Director - Burlington, United States - City of Burlington, NC

City of Burlington, NC Burlington, United States

1 week ago

Description

Salary: $90, $149,416.00 Annually

Location : Burlington, NC

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department: General Administration

Division: Economic Development

Opening Date: 01/31/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Burlington is a city in Alamance and Guilford counties located in the Piedmont/Triad area of North Carolina. The population was 57,303 at the 2020 census, which makes Burlington the 18th-most populous city in North Carolina.

With a rich history, small textile operations along the Haw River and Great Alamance Creek began at the turn of the century. In 1908, Burlington built the first cotton mill in the South. From the establishment of this single factory, Alamance County grew to eventually operate 30 cotton mills and 10 to 15 yarn manufacturing plants employing 15,000 people. Eventually, the early textile venture became worldwide Burlington Industries, and is now headquartered in nearby Greensboro.

During this century of economic change, Burlington continues to grow to the South and West. Originally the center of commerce for Company Shops, the downtown area still serves as the heart of today's community with financial services, government services, an expanded library, small shops, eateries and a restored theater. Downtown has also returned to its status as a major employment center, becoming home to one of the world's largest biomedical testing firms.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Under general direction of the City Manager, position plans, organizes and implements economic development functions (process of improving the economic workforce development) and strategies from conception to completion, including business retention and expansion, product development, business attraction, and incentive programs that may be offered by the City or State of North Carolina. Position will also be responsible for supervising the Burlington Downtown Commission Director to help coordinate economic development activities. The position shall serve as the economic development point person for the City, Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, non-profits, state agencies, City Council and staff from various City departments. The position also develops and establishes policies and procedures that facilitate business development that stabilize and expand the City's tax base and workforce. Occasional and overnight travel will be necessary at times.

The first reviewing of application will be on February 23rd, 2024.

Examples of Duties

Establishes and facilitates private sector projects resulting in capital investment, job creation, and expansion of the tax base.
Oversees and administers business incentives and grant programs.
Assists new and expanding businesses with city developmental policy, facility inspections and licensing procedures. Provides information and assistance as needed to promote cooperation and efficiency in the development process with City staff/public utilities.
Assist the city council and city manager in developing public/private economic development opportunities in critical and confidential negotiations.
Works with the Burlington Downtown Corporation and city departments to support downtown revitalization initiatives.
Markets the city and aggressively recruits business prospects and economic opportunities through the development and distribution of marketing materials, attendance at identified trade shows, digital communication, and other means.
Works directly with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC); NC Department of Commerce; Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce; city departments, other governmental entities, and utility companies to address specific business questions or concerns.
Provides leadership, direction and support for City Economic Development staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of an economic development program.
Demonstration of the following personal characteristics:
Leadership and management competency and the ability to manage projects working with various utilities/city staff/developers.
Ability to multi-task and be tactical in nature. Visualize and communicate the city's economic development goals and involve and direct multiple resources needed to achieve desired results.
Proven ability to be a team leader with multiple economic development partners and the ability to follow through.
Ability to communicate effectively and timely to a broad and diverse audience.
Knowledge of basic infrastructure operations and ability to work with multiple utility providers (electric/water and sewer/natural gas/ fiber).
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations that affect economic development activities.
Ability to understand and work with Planning Staff and City of Burlington Unified Development Ordinance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills used to make public presentations to audiences including elected officials, the business community, representatives of governmental entities, and community groups.

Supplemental Information

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development, Marketing, Finance, or other related field and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, redevelopment, business, or industrial development (or comparable education, experience, and knowledge).

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:
Experience in Commercial Real Estate. Progress toward Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid NC Driver's license

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the execution of up to 20 pounds or force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Work requires reaching, fingering, and grasping. Vocal communication is required to express and exchange ideas and to convey detailed or important instructions. Acute hearing is required to hear others at normal voice volumes. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written reports and computer data. Ability to operate a motor vehicle is required. Employee is not subject to adverse environmental conditions and not essential for inclement weather.

Benefits for full-time employees of the City of Burlington (with the exception of full-time sworn police officers) are as follows:

Paid vacation and sick leave
Ablity to transfer North Carolina local government earned sick leave.
Paid holidays for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Enrollment in the Local Government branch of the North Carolina State Retirement System
Enrollment in Prudential 401k
Health and dental insurance coverage for employee and children; spouses may be added to the policy if they are not offered coverage at their own place of employment
Voluntary enrollment in a Flexible Spending Plan
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Other voluntary insurances and deferred compensation plans

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