Strategic Economic Development Director

City of Del Rio; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Negotiable Salary

Job summary

City of Del Rio is seeking an experienced Economic Development Director to coordinate the city’s development programs under the City Manager’s direction. The role focuses on preparing and implementing plans to drive business expansion and retention, requiring strategic negotiation and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in municipal economic development, a four-year degree in a related field, and CEcD credentials or the ability to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Four-year degree inBusiness/Public Administration, Economics, Planning, Finance or related field; highly desired.
• Proven track record in economic development required with minimum five years related experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CEcD accreditation.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License Class C required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate economic development programs for the city under direction of the City Manager.
• Prepare and implement economic development plans and programs related to business expansion and retention.
• Support ongoing economic development initiatives and partnerships with local stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Data analysis

Negotiation

Program development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Admin/Economics/Planning/Finance

Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years experience

CEcD accreditation

Texas Driver's License Class C

Job description

City of Del Rio is seeking an experienced Economic Development Director to coordinate the city’s development programs under the City Manager’s direction. The role focuses on preparing and implementing plans to drive business expansion and retention, requiring strategic negotiation and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in municipal economic development, a four-year degree in a related field, and CEcD credentials or the ability to obtain them.