T he Assistant City Manager assists in day-to-day operation of the City. The Assistant City Manager is an important link between the City organization and the community, maintaining and building positive relationships with local officials, state officials, federal officials, citizen groups and special interest groups. Monitors the anticipated changes in state laws and programs acting as a liaison with local State of Michigan Representative and Senator. Addresses and resolves citizen complaints, or disputes with suppliers, contractors, or other parties, and responding to inquiries and requests from various key partners and constituents. Represents the City Manager in bargaining meetings with employees and union officials representing the various bargaining units in the City. In addition, this position has responsibility for economic development and redevelopment efforts and as such, promotes the City of Farmington Hills as a business location, by providing resources and technical...

Full Job Description Description ***DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The finalist must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check. Under general administrative direction of the Development Services Director, to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the functions, programs, and operations of the Development Services Department including planning, building, code compliance, and administrative staff; to supervise the work of department and contracted staff in the performance of complex and advanced professional duties and responsibilities supporting the City’s current and advanced planning functions; to supervise long-term and complex assignments with responsibility for project development, setting of priorities, developing time lines, evaluating work assigned to staff, and assuring quality and accuracy...

Job details Salary $107,538 - $130,713 a year Job Type Full-time Full Job Description Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo’s delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer’s market, and beautifully restored Victorian...

Qualifications Data modeling: 2 years (Preferred) Project Management: 1 year (Preferred) Economic development: 2 years (Preferred) Full Job Description Who We Are The MetroHartford Alliance is an investor-based economic development organization that tells the Hartford region story globally as an exceptional place to build a business, industry, career, and future. The Role Does digging into research and coming up with an actionable plan get you up in the morning? Do you want to be part of a team developing answers to complex economic issues? This may be the role for you! As an independent contractor you will have flexibility in time and location using your specialized skills to evaluate and explain the region’s current economic condition, its strengths, weaknesses, and recommend actions for improving development and growth. Essential Responsibilities: Produce analysis of...

Full Job Description THE ORGANIZATION: WHAT WE DO With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. STRATEGIES WE PURSUE Equip talent in underinvested communities with the skills and credentials to compete successfully for quality income and wealth opportunities. Invest in businesses, housing and other community infrastructure to catalyze economic, health, safety and educational mobility for individuals and communities. Strengthen existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase our impact on the progress of people and places. Develop leadership and the capacity of partners to advance our work together Drive local, regional, and national policy and system changes that foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being. Over the last 40 years, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately...

Elizabeth City / Pasquotank County is currently in need of a new Economic Development Director to maintain and promote Elizabeth City / Pasquotank County’s reputation for proactive, attentive, and effective economic development. The Economic Development Director acts as a first point of contact for businesses seeking to locate or expand in Elizabeth City / Pasquotank County. This position provides guidance to businesses through the City and County approval process. This position will develop comprehensive business growth across all sections, and improved quality of life for all Elizabeth City / Pasquotank County community members. The incumbent must have a good understanding of real estate development process and finance, including understanding of development operating and capital proformas.   For more information go to the ECPC website https://elizabethcitypasquotankedc.com/now-hiring-economic-development-director/

General Purpose The Senior Economic Development Specialist assists in developing and implementing business attraction and small business development programs that helps provide a sustainable community with a diversified industry base. Assists the Economic Development Director in implementing the Commerce City Economic Development work plan and maintains strong working relationships with existing businesses; prospective businesses; real estate professionals; other government agencies; and local, regional, and state economic development organizations. Will fill in for the Director at meetings and other business functions as assigned. The hiring range for this position is $61,418 - $76,773 annually. Essential Duties & Responsibilities   Build and maintains a successful business retention/expansion program that meets city objectives and the needs of business and industry currently located in the city Serves as first point of contact for...

Job Description The City of Saratoga Springs is currently recruiting an Economic Development Director. This position will work under the general direction of the Community Development Director, assists in the recruitment, retention and expansion of businesses, organizations, and job creation in Saratoga Springs. The position performs a variety of professional and managerial duties related to economic development efforts of Saratoga Springs. Performs professional and complex technical duties related to the City"s economic development efforts, including managing project areas. . Requires the ability to manage multiple functions of a municipality while helping the organization reach its visions and goals. Job Responsibilities Coordinates and monitors, on behalf of the city, all economic development/redevelopment programs with developers, contractors, property owners and other interested parties. Lead in the creation of project areas and other redevelopment and economic development...

  Job Summary The purpose of this classification is to develop and implement plans, programs, and policies to attract and retain business and industry to the City.  Work involves directing the City’s efforts to ensure a strong economic and tax base through managed growth, retention efforts and commercial and residential development activities.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Economic Development. Essential Job Duties Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for economic growth programs and in support of the City’s economic development strategy Conduct research, tracks business trends, development patterns and real estate activity, compile statistical information, analyze findings, and make recommendations. Provide prompt and thorough responses to inquires from the public, business owners and other City partners....

Position Description The Economic Development Director performs a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work in the preparation and implementation of the Barrett Community Plan. This full-time position is responsible for working closely with the Precinct 2 staff, Barrett Management District Political Subdivision, MUD 50 Political Subdivision add other community stakeholder groups in promoting the business and economic development interests within the community. This position will include working with all noted departments in providing guidance to individuals and companies to establish, relocate, or expand their businesses within the community. This position is a direct report to the Deputy Chief of Staff -Administrative Services.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Directs economic development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives outlined by the Barrett Community Plan. Aids in the development of short and long term...

The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the City’s next Economic Development Director. Incorporated in 2005, Sandy Springs is the seventh largest municipality in Georgia and the second largest in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Community Overview Conveniently located in the perimeter of the Atlanta metropolitan area, Sandy Springs is home to over 106,000 residents and welcomes an additional 100,000 each day as they commute to employers in the area. The City has become a sought-after location for families and corporations alike who are seeking exceptional quality of life and easy access to amenities, public transportation, and entertainment. City leaders are focused on building a strong sense of community and have completed capital projects and implemented programming designed to accomplish this goal. The City Springs development, which houses the new City Hall, a Performing Arts Center, an amphitheater, park space, and...

Description Frederick County Government is seeking an energetic individual who possesses an inclusive, proactive leadership style, and the ability to quickly develop an understanding of the pulse of this community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of success directing a local government's planning efforts, possess excellent management skills, and value a diversity of ideas in order to arrive at insightful, well-informed and balanced decisions. The incumbent must posses strong interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills in order to facilitate the development of pragmatic, lasting solutions working with and through various officials, staff and citizens. The Planning Director performs complex professional and administrative work in managing, planning, organizing, and directing the various aspects of the County’s Planning and Development Department. Reports  to the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors. Supervises all departmental...

Full Job Description   Description   Join the City of Seaside's management team and become part of something special! Seaside is the largest City on the Monterey Peninsula and has the greatest opportunity for growth and economic development. The City is looking for an experienced, talented, and creative Economic Development Manager to assist the City in taking the next steps to economic vitality. Under administrative direction of the Community & Economic Development Director, the Economic Development Manager plans, organizes, directs and administers the City’s economic development activities and performs other work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The purpose of this classification is to develop and manage a quality economic development program for the City of Seaside that retains, expands, and attracts business firms in order to increase City revenue to improve City services, to develop/attract jobs and...

POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision from the City Manager, assists in developing and implementing the Economic Development Strategic Plan while maintaining City goals. Serves as the City’s point of contact for strategies and programs related to economic development; provides requested information and serves as the City’s liaison and community partner to address questions or concerns. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Develop and maintain the goals and objectives of the City’s economic development strategies and programs. Includes business attraction, retention, expansion and other strategies and programs.   Work closely with the City Manager and staff, develop and recommend appropriate incentive programs and packages for new and existing businesses in locating, retaining or expanding their operations to maintain and/or increase primary jobs, tax revenues and otherwise generate economic development....

The City of Salt Lake is currently looking for a Deputy Director of Economic Development to fill a dynamic role essential to the city. The Deputy Director will help lead the implementation of the economic, business development, and arts strategy strategies to support the City. This role will also manage initiatives and programs aimed to expand the city’s tax base, maintain stability, and support growth of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic neighborhood economies, artists, arts organization, and create opportunity for local entrepreneurs.   Our City is a place where residents and visitors can live, work, play, and do business free from discrimination, and be treated with tolerance and respect. We are committed to providing universal access and opportunity to all. As a City, we value accessibility in all aspects of our community, from access to public amenities and events, to healthy food, housing, employment, education, and recreation. In accordance...

Full Job Description To apply, please visit our Career Center . The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the City’s next Economic Development Director. Incorporated in 2005, Sandy Springs is the seventh largest municipality in Georgia and the second largest in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Community Overview Conveniently located in the perimeter of the Atlanta metropolitan area, Sandy Springs is home to over 106,000 residents and welcomes an additional 100,000 each day as they commute to employers in the area. The City has become a sought-after location for families and corporations alike who are seeking exceptional quality of life and easy access to amenities, public transportation, and entertainment. City leaders are focused on building a strong sense of community and have completed capital projects and implemented programming designed to accomplish this goal. The City Springs development, which houses the new City Hall,...

Vice President of Economic Development Greater Seattle Partners (GSP)—the economic development organization for the Puget Sound region—seeks a VP to direct inclusive economic development across the greater Seattle region. The VP of Economic Development oversees the organization’s business attraction, global trade and investment and research initiatives. The VP of Economic Development serves as both a leader internally for the staff team and externally with regional partners championing the organization’s mission to drive and sustain regional economic prosperity for all. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Direct GSP’s economic development strategy and programs to drive inclusive regional growth. Oversee Business Attraction, Global Trade & Investment, & Research teams. Lead GSP’s efforts to elevate and collaborate with regional economic development partners including coordination of regional economic...

GENERAL SUMMARY Salary: Depends on Qualifications The Director of Economic Development creates and fully executes a comprehensive economic development strategy that targets, aggressively pursues, and successfully attracts or retains a diverse range of businesses that support the economic health of the community. SUPERVISION General supervision is provided by the City Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Economic Development Department. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the economic development program; recommend new and existing business development, retention, and expansion strategies for the City; recommend and administer...

Full Job Description All applications must be submitted through the City's website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brentwoodca. No applications will be reviewed through Indeed. The City of Brentwood is now recruiting for a Community Development Director. This is an at-will, executive management position reporting to the City Manager. The Community Development Director plans, organizes, directs and personally performs professional work related to the City’s community development activities. The Community Development Department shapes the existing and future development of Brentwood and is responsible for implementing City Council policies related to planning, economic development, building, code enforcement and housing. Staffing includes approximately 24 FTEs. The Director will supervise four division managers and a housing specialist as well as numerous consultants. If you are interested in the exciting and challenging role of developing the future of...