Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field and three (3) years of economic development experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
This is a full-time position in the City’s Economic Development. An individual in this position performs a variety of professional administrative functions related to Economic Development including coordinating a pro-active development engagement initiative. Directs and manages economic development activities including the management of high-profile development projects and direct recruitment of business prospects at the local, national and international level. Prepares and implements policies and programs relative to economic development initiatives.
Reporting relationship: Economic Development Director.
- Manages economic development recruitment and retention projects, revitalization and redevelopment efforts. Serves as project manager for advanced projects and assignments.
- Develops and implements programs, policies and plans relative to the economic development of the City.
- Implements and monitors contract compliance and deliverables of economic development contracts and requirements.
- Coordinates with community partners on recruitment and retention of businesses, including negotiations, resolution of infrastructure, creation and execution of contracts, and presentation to the City Council and appropriate boards.
- Develops long-range economic development plans and programs to meet needs of the community. Directs and participates in development of new and existing business/industrial parks through both public initiatives and public/private partnerships.
- Supports various development-related community stakeholders and assist in developing strong and close working relationships with the same.
- Acts as a departmentally-neutral, project facilitator to be accessed by and for Missouri City development stakeholders.
- Coordinates special events and activities including a developer’s showcase and forums, targeted community tours, annual development awards, etc.
- Researches and prepares reports on current departmental projects, activities and operations. Conducts sophisticated and highly technical research and analysis on various aspects of the community.
- Provides information and/or make presentations and conduct meetings to appropriate audiences on economic development issues, programs, services, and plans.
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
- Subject to 24 hour recall.