Job Description:

Plans, coordinates, and directs the City's economic and business development activities; develops and implements the Strategic Plan for the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC); recruits, identifies and develops new NAICS eligible businesses; develops and maintains economic development partnerships; manages the Business Resource Center, negotiates contracts; administers grants; oversees municipal sales tax projects; reports to the Assistant City Manager. Develops business proposals and/or incentive packages for new and expanding business ventures; negotiates business contracts. Fills the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent businesses from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues. Administers and maintains all COSADC incentive grants; manages incentive contracts as to compliance & enforcement with the awardee of the contracts; prepares and submits reports in accordance with local, State, and Federal reporting requirements. Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports as requested by the City Manager, Finance Director, City Council and/or COSADC board; Develops, maintains and supports economic development collaborations with local, regional and State organizations and supervises the Economic Development Analyst position in the performance of their normal and assigned duties, and interviews candidates for vacancies when needed, making recommendations to the City Manager. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Other related duties as required.

Salary:

$102,637/YR/DOQ - $123,056/YR/DOQ

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, or related field; AND a minimum of seven years of experience directing municipal economic and business development activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Knowledge of: City operations, principles of economic and business development, regulations governing economic development activities, municipal sales tax projects and 4B sales tax, tax abatement, tax credits, and tax increment financing, grant funding sources and grant administration principles, and contract negotiation principles. Skills in: directing and coordinating the City's economic and business development activities, providing for the development, diversification, and retention of the City's tax and job base, developing and maintaining economic development partnerships, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Business Resource Center, City departments and officials, outside agencies, community organizations, and local businesses. A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.

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To apply, please visit: www.cosatx.us