What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Manager position at City of Farmers Branch?
- Target Hiring Range: $83,304.00 - $92,564.93***
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the economic development programs.
- Oversee the City's economic development business visit program.
- Participate in the development, analysis, formulation and administration of the division's budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for annual operations; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- Conduct monitoring of economic development program agreements for compliance with terms and conditions Conducts annual incentive evaluations by verifying compliance requirements. Monitors' construction start dates related to real estate transactions.
- Manage real estate acquisitions, dispositions, as well as reporting on the commercial real estate sector.
- Recruit and retain large employers through existing programs and research new methods for business attraction.
- Collect, analyze, and compile economic, market, and demographic data for dissemination. Assist with the creation and submission of staff reports for city council meetings.
- Assist the Director and Deputy Director of Economic Development in the administration of other economic development projects as assigned.
- In absence of or at the direction of the Director or Deputy Director of Economic Development, serve as liaison for the Economic Development office with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Knowledge of Texas statutes regarding incentives, tax increment financing and use of municipal hotel occupancy tax.Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization-wide.
Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
This position is responsible for budgetary recommendations. This position monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary.
Advanced ability to interpret literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Advanced ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables. Advanced ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.
Special Requirements
Off-site work meetings will be required in addition to client events.
Licenses and Certificates
Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in climate-controlled office environment. Physical demands are sedentary in nature requiring little physical effort in working with light (up to 25 lbs.) materials.
Salary : $83,304 - $92,565