Director of Economic Development

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Overseeing operations, finances, strategic planning, public relations, and contractual and governmental relationships; ensuring consistency and delivery of the CIDC message relative to development and implementation of the CIP Strategic Plan.

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

Skills

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities

Pay

Starting salary for this position is $129,863 annually.