Director of Economic Development

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 110,383 - 149,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Pool and recreation facilities free

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Director of Economic Development to lead the CIDC's message and steer the CIP Strategic Plan, while overseeing operations, finances, strategic planning, public relations, and stakeholder relations.

This role requires five to seven years of related experience or a related degree, with strong communication skills for Council presentations and partner development; a Texas driver’s license and graduation from the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute are

Qualifications

• Minimum five to seven years of experience in commercial, real estate development, marketing, and sales or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with property management, project management, public relations, and partnership development.
• Minimum five years of experience with real estate activities; minimum three years with transportation activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CIDC operations, finances, strategic planning, public relations, and governmental relationships.
• Ensure consistency and delivery of the CIDC message related to the CIP Strategic Plan.
• Communicate effectively in writing and in presentations to City Council, employee groups, citizen groups, developers, builders, businesses and industries.

Skills

City budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Real estate transactions

Public transportation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute graduate

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Economic Development is responsible for ensuring the consistency and delivery of the CIDC message relative to development and implementation of the CIP Strategic Plan. Also responsible for overseeing the organization's operations, finances, strategic planning, public relations, and contractual and governmental relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Minimum five years to seven years of experience in commercial, real estate development, marketing, and sales or a bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience with property management, project management, public relations, and partnership development. Minimum five years of experience with real estate activities. Minimum three years of experience with transportation activities.

Special Requirements:

Graduate of the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute. Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver's license or higher.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of city budgeting procedures and policies and ability to monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Knowledge and understanding of various county, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and or policies applicable to economic development.
• Knowledge regarding the transaction of real estate sale and/or purchase.
• Knowledge regarding public transportation systems.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, including the ability to give effective presentations to City Council, employee groups, citizen groups, developers, builders, businesses and industries, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $129,863 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.