Local Business Development Director (Hybrid)

Oakland County, Michigan Government; Waterford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 108.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oakland County is seeking an Administrator of Local Business Development to lead community redevelopment and small business growth across the county. This hybrid role centers on downtown revitalization, Main Street Oakland County programs, and cross‑agency coordination.

The position oversees a team, shapes strategic plans, and manages budgets, with responsibilities that influence local economies and historic preservation efforts across urban and rural areas.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in listed fields is required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible planning/economic development experience is required.
• Professional license or certification in downtown management, historic preservation planning, architecture or related field is required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Aufgaben

• Manage, supervise, and develop staff in Local Business Development to meet unit objectives.
• Develop redevelopment strategies for downtown, urban, suburban and rural areas throughout the county.
• Oversee Main Street Oakland County’s downtown revitalization programs and related initiatives.
• Direct small business programs including recruitment, retention and training.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for local business development programs.
• Coordinate with regional/state/national agencies and advise county administration on opportunities.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Community Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or related field

Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of required work experience

Jobbeschreibung

Oakland County is seeking an Administrator of Local Business Development to lead community redevelopment and small business growth across the county. This hybrid role centers on downtown revitalization, Main Street Oakland County programs, and cross‑agency coordination.

The position oversees a team, shapes strategic plans, and manages budgets, with responsibilities that influence local economies and historic preservation efforts across urban and rural areas.