Economic Development Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for pursuing economic development for the City of Peachtree City, including but not limited to business retention, expansion and attraction programs, property acquisition assistance, disposition assistance, project management, and business relocation. This position will serve as a liaison between the City of Peachtree City and the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA), as well as between businesses located within the city’s boundaries, and the City organization, as well as to help ensure that certain sections of the City’s ordinances are meeting the needs of the business community, and to promote public investment in community assets that will make the city more competitive.

This position works under the City Manager developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities as needed and required.

• Works closely with all city departments, partner-organizations, Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA), Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, and other outside public and private entities to pursue and secure economic development opportunities advantageous to the city.
• Research, recommend, and assist the Finance Department in applying for various grants to improve city-wide infrastructure for the purpose of fostering economic development.
• Manages capital improvement projects related to economic development.
• Manages a diverse project portfolio with small and large-scale developments while meeting the requirements of City Ordinances.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Fayette County Development Authority and the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, as well as any other economic development related groups, authorities, boards, etc.
• Serves as a liaison between businesses and the City, via business recruitment, improving public infrastructure, and providing business centric related community events, informational resources, and other services.
• Garners business and corporate support of City initiatives and projects for potential public-private partnerships and programs.
• Analyzes economic data and trends to identify opportunities and challenges for the City’s economic development.
• Works with the Public Communications department to develop and maintain City marketing materials, department website, quarterly business newsletters, business related surveys, presentations, and campaigns to showcase the city’s advantages to attract businesses.
• Acts as the staff liaison for the City’s contracted retail recruitment organization.
• Presents for the City at conferences, trade shows, and industry events to promote economic development opportunities.
• Cultivates good working relationships with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Fayette County staff, educational institutions, civic groups, and private citizens and business owners in Peachtree City.
• Reviews documents and reports prepared by consultants and staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
• Keeps abreast of legislative developments which may impact economic development programs, policies and/or procedures and implements follow-up action.
• Attends meetings with other divisions/departments and City administration to plan, recommend, and/or discuss upcoming projects and policies.
• Provides information and recommendations regarding economic development operations and assists in making decisions related to economic development; develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Assists in the development of budget and capital recommendations for the division/department and administers approved funds; submits divisional/departmental purchases and payables.
• Gathers information for any economic development bids and prepares documents for awards.
• Coordinates and assists other divisions/departments as needed regarding City projects that require interdepartmental cooperation and problem-solving related to economic development.
• Prepares and presents presentations or proposals to City administration and/or City Council as required.
• Assists in the preparation of documents related to economic development transactions including, but…