Economic Development and Planning Manager

Montgomery County; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking a Planning Manager to lead community and economic development efforts under the Director. The role oversees incentive programs, regional business retention, and site/building inventories, with supervision of Economic Development and Planning staff.

The position requires extensive knowledge of regulations and public administration, plus the ability to coordinate programs and present policy guidance to officials and stakeholders. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and/or graduate study in business administration, economics or public administration.
• Four years related experience in government or non‑profit economic development, or 2.5 years in management within such organizations.
• Knowledge of development incentives, regulations and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Direct development incentive programs and coordinate countywide initiatives.
• Oversee the countywide and regional business retention and expansion program.
• Supervise Economic Development and Planning staff and manage site/building inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Public Administration

Economic Development

Policy Analysis

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's in Business Administration / Economics / Public Administration

Job description

Management level in community and economic development under general management guidance of the Director of Community & Economic Development requiring extensive knowledge of economic development programs, regulations, business, public administration in order to administer and coordinate development incentive programs, county-wide and regional business retention and expansion program, manage the site and building inventory for Montgomery County and supervise Economic Development and Planning staff. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.

Provides overall direction of economic development division and planning commission, develops plans, policies and procedures to facilitate implementation of program initiatives and services, develops priority goals and objectives, prepares and monitors budgets, evaluates programs and provides technical assistance and interpretation of applicable federal and state guidelines, regulations and procedures, implements needed changes in plans and policies, procedures and programs as Planning Manager of Montgomery County Planning Commission and primary assistant to the Community and Economic Development Director. Exercises administrative responsibility for budget, fiscal control, and program evaluation, provides technical advice internally and to high level corporate and government officials, promotes and plans programs, development, and implementation, acts as principal liaison person with agencies, officials and groups (e.g., maintains and promotes utilization of county-wide building and site inventory, coordinates countywide and regional business retention and expansion program ensuring that business intelligence is put into customer relationship database by staff,, establishes and maintains contact with all county jurisdictions, corporate officials and site consultants, conducts regular business site-visits), supervises Economic Development and Planning staff.

Manages and administers projects and programs as assigned by department director, assists in policy formulation, provides data and disseminates information to government and/or businesses concerning programs, regulations and requirements, prepares reports and maintains records, represents director at meetings, conferences and seminars as assigned, conducts meetings, seminars and speaks to business groups.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

Completion of undergraduate and/or graduate major program course work in business administration, economics, public administration and four (4) years related experience in government or non-profit economic development working directly with business or two and one-half (2 ½) years management experience in a government or non-profit economic development organization, including substantial knowledge of development incentives; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Driving Requirement:

Must maintain a current, valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Training and Development: N/A

Unusual Working Conditions

May require overseas travel.