Economic Development Administrator
SALARY: $57,981 - $92,769 Annually DOQ
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: July 7, 2008
CLOSING DATE: July 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Note: This position is in the Economic Development department and reports to the Economic Development Director.
JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates recruitment strategies to successfully attract business and growth industries to Glendale.
- Researches, prepares and communicates information to attract new business clients projecting an effective communication and project management environment.
- Directly assists companies with resources to support their location and expansion needs.
- Implements a marketing and sales strategy for Glendale based on research and policy directives from the Mayor and City council, the City Manager, and the Economic Development Director.
- Plans, organizes, and manages economic development programs related to generating business and development or redevelopment opportunities, including successfully managing projects from inception to completion.
- Directs City response to requests for information from potential businesses, developers, and consultant groups.
- Manages consultants and project teams involved in economic development program implementation.
- Undertakes critical financial and economic analysis on projects through proficient use of economic modeling techniques and software. Analyzes and researches parameters for City incentives for discussion with developers and other businesses working within the City.
- Manages development project tasks and develops good relationships with clients and businesses.
- Makes verbal and written presentations to the City Management, City Council, boards, commissions, and other citizen groups in a professional and effective manner.
- Develops and maintains various project management databases.
- Researches and assists in development of alternative economic development policies, strategies, and implementation techniques.
- Develops and monitors contracts with consultants.
- Provides staff support to various City boards, commissions, and citizen groups.
- Generates statistical reports, information, and plans in connection with economic development projects.
- Maintain and strengthen mutually beneficial working relationships with the Arizona Dept of Commerce, local and regional Chambers of Commerce, the regional economic development organization, and other economic development partners.
- Anticipate economic development trends and assist the organization in staying ahead of the competition.
- Maintain a working knowledge of emerging and declining industries, changing technologies and their impact on the regional economy and ultimately Glendale and its workers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban and regional planning, market economics, urban geography or a related field and four years experience in an economic development, or real estate environment. Experience in both the public and private sectors and completion of a Master's Degree, Economic Development Institute, or CECD is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying. Requires a valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility lists are active for up to six months. Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time. The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.
PREFERENCE POINTS: If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.
RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION
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The city of Glendale
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
