Economic Development Manager

City of Largo, FL•Largo, FL

34d

About The Position

This is responsible professional and managerial work related to the development and implementation of economic development plans, programs and services, annexation program, and administration of the City's two Community Redevelopment Districts. Work requires considerable independent judgment following established guidelines, codes, rules, and policies. The work is performed under the general direction of the Community Development Assistant Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Urban Planning, Commercial Real Estate, or a closely related field and five (5) years administrative experience in economic development including three (3) year's experience in local/state government economic development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Driver's License
Ability to develop and implement an economic development strategy for the City
Knowledge of principles and practices of business, economic development, redevelopment, marketing, real estate, capital programming, and finance
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations, concerning land use and the development process
Knowledge of business recruitment skills and techniques; marketing and promotion techniques and skills
Knowledge of principles and practices of grant application and government budgeting preparation and control
Knowledge of State of Florida annexation laws and annexation procedures
Knowledge of State of Florida Community Redevelopment, laws, principles, and practices
Skilled in presenting information to top management, public groups, boards of directors, or governing bodies
Effective negotiating skills and techniques; consensus building skills
Knowledge of business math and English
Ability to meet and work with the public in a courteous and effective manner

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in supervising professional staff preferred
Certified Economic Development certification, Florida Redevelopment Professional certification or other specialty certification preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Plans, develops, organizes, manages, and evaluates all economic development activities and incentive programs
Works with the real estate, finance, development, and property owner communities to facilitate economic vitality
Works with City departments, officials, and boards
Represents the City at economic development and other regional meetings
Prepares the economic development and Community Redevelopment Area budgets; ensures financial accountability and appropriate recordkeeping and internal controls
May provide supervision over assigned positions
Coordinates and encourages the development of strategies that maintain and enhance the long-term economic vitality of the City
Oversees the City's Annexation Program
Manages the City's two Community Redevelopment Districts including programs, preparation of annual budgets, annual reports, and administration of tax increment financing funds
Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of available buildings and sites in the community for economic development purposes and tracks business movement into and out of the City
Oversees economic development projects/opportunities to ensure compliance with applicable contracts, City and County codes and ordinances, and State and Federal laws
Prepares and facilitates presentations and marketing materials which will assist in responding to inquiries about local economic development opportunities in the city, including information about utilities, taxes, zoning, transportation, community services and financing tools
Presents proposed programs and projects to business community groups, agencies, and the City Commission; follows-up on Commission actions related to economic development
Assists new and expanding businesses with City business and development applications and procedures; exchanges information to encourage cooperation and efficiency of the development process