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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...

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....