What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community and Economic Development, Director position at City of Amsterdam?
Help Shape the Future of Amsterdam
The City of Amsterdam is seeking an experienced, innovative, and results-oriented professional to serve as its next Director of Community & Economic Development.
This leadership position is responsible for advancing the City’s planning, economic development, redevelopment, grant administration, and strategic initiatives. Working closely with the Mayor, Common Council, developers, businesses, and state and regional partners, the Director will play a key role in shaping Amsterdam’s continued growth and revitalization.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Municipal planning experience
- Grant administration expertise and grant writing experience
- Real estate development knowledge
- Experience conducting and presenting at public meetings
- Familiarity with New York State funding programs
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects while building effective relationships with elected officials, developers, businesses, consultants, and community stakeholders
Experience with downtown revitalization, housing development, infrastructure projects, Brownfield redevelopment, and public-private partnerships is highly desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Economics, Political Science, or a related field and two (2) years of qualifying administrative experience; or
- Associate degree in a related field and four (4) years of qualifying experience; or
- High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of qualifying experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid New York State Driver License is required.
Benefits
The City of Amsterdam offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, New York State Retirement System, paid time off, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and professional development opportunities.
Apply Today
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
We encourage interested candidates to learn more about the City of Amsterdam and the opportunities this position offers within our organization. To view the complete job description visit the City of Amsterdam employment page: https://www.amsterdamny.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Director-of-Community-Economic-Developme-45
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates may submit their application materials through the Indeed portal or directly to Kim Brumley, Director of Employee Relations, at kbrumley@amsterdamny.gov.
The City of Amsterdam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $79,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a grant writting, strong planning background, a proven track record in administering economic development initiatives, and oversee the areas of economic development and planning?
Experience:
- Planning and Economic development: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $79,000