Chief Economic Growth & Development Officer

City-of-Fort-Lauderdale,-Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Chief Economic Development Officer to guide the City's economic development vision, attract new businesses, and promote sustainable growth. The role involves coordinating large-scale projects, neighborhood planning, and liaising with public and private sectors to spur job creation and investment.

The position requires strategic leadership, collaboration with city leadership, and the ability to secure funding and partnerships that advance equitable economic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economic Development, Real Estate, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Finance, or similar area of study.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in community development, economic development, real estate or other relevant field.
• Possess or be able to obtain a State of Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record within 30 days of hire.
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements per Florida Statutes.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implement short and long-term priorities of the City Commission including the development of an economic development strategy for the City and efficient and effective resource allocation across development agencies
• Communicates the City's vision for equitable economic development to internal and external stakeholders
• Communicates the City's vision for equitable economic development to internal and external stakeholders
• Provides leadership through broad community involvement which promotes the economic well-being of the community while understanding that a social and environmentally healthy community is vital to the local economy of the City of Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas
• Acts as an advisor on economic development to public officials, the private sector and the public at large; serves as an advocate for local economic development initiatives
• Researches, analyzes, develops and implements economic development plans
• Promotes development opportunities and general community attributes to applicable target markets
• Provides advocacy and support to new business proponents, industry, community services and community organizations
• Maintains relations and communications with existing businesses and industry while encouraging retention and expansion
• Proactively pursues grant funding opportunities
• Ensures that the Community Services Director and City Leadership are kept fully informed on all trends, events, economic development initiatives or emerging issues of significance for the City's success
• Steers policy priorities through government and legislative process
• Drafts reports and makes presentations to Mayor, the City Commission and other groups when required
• Develops resources required to support, implement and monitor effective marketing strategies
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations, residents, business community, non-profit organizations, and government agencies as a representative of the City.
• Represents the City on local and regional boards and attends all City Commission Meetings and other Board Meetings as required.

Job description

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Chief Economic Development Officer to guide the City's economic development vision, attract new businesses, and promote sustainable growth. The role involves coordinating large-scale projects, neighborhood planning, and liaising with public and private sectors to spur job creation and investment.

The position requires strategic leadership, collaboration with city leadership, and the ability to secure funding and partnerships that advance equitable economic