Community and Economic Development - Economic Development Supervisor

Community and Economic Development - Economic Development Supervisor

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, 1400 Queen Ave SE, Albany, Oregon, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications, they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish Encouraged.

Coordinate with the CED Director, develop and implement systems and policies, and determine procedures for economic development staff. Oversees professional economic development duties that require considerable breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise within the areas of community development, economic development, business lending and grant writing and administration.

Performs position duties in a manner that promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully. Engages in effective team participation through a willingness to assist and support co‑workers, supervisors, and other work‑related associations. Develops good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in accomplishing group projects and in identifying and resolving problems in a constructive manner.

Demonstrates openness to constructive feedback and suggestions to strengthen work performance. Contributes to a positive, respectful, and productive work atmosphere. Regular attendance is required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services. This position is a mandatory reporter according to statutory requirements.

80% Supervisory Duties

• Selects, trains, and supervises economic development staff and monitors their day‑to‑day assignments and workload
• Oversees/Conducts economic development support for city agreements.
• Collaborates with department staff to help develop program capacity
• Seeks opportunities to grow the economic development team to meet economic development, business lending, project management and planning needs of member agencies and the Cascades West region.
• Leads the Cascades West Economic Development District (CWEDD) staffing and delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Develops and manages project work programs and project budgets.
• Oversees the preparation and administration of federal and state grant applications.
• Advises local governments, groups, and committees regarding departmental programs and economic development matters.
• Coordinates and/or executes specific projects in the areas of grant services, business lending, community development and economic development.
• Represents the Community and Economic Development Department and the agency in interactions with federal, state, and regional agencies, local governments, and others.

• Oversees and leads Special Projects as assigned
• Makes presentations to local communities, organizations, and others.
• Completes program and project feasibility research as warranted.
• Conducts and facilitates regular staff meetings.
• Coordinates intern projects as applicable.
• Provides support to the CED Direcor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the CED Director.

Work is generally performed in an office environment with routine computer and telephone usage. The position requires sitting and typing for long periods of time. The position may require attendance at occasional evening meetings. Travel throughout the three‑county area is required in order to meet with member jurisdictions, State and Federal partners and regional stakeholders.

Receives general supervision from the CED Director.

Provides supervision to and evaluation of economic development staff as assigned.