Director of Economic Development

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Manages all economic development functions of the City, including business recruitment, expansion, retention, incentives, strategic planning, and marketing activities. Plans, develops, and implements activities and operations pursuant to the vision of the City of Haslet.

May provide project coordination or functional direction to staff, consultants, contractors, or other project participants but does not supervise City employees unless specifically assigned.

• Develops and implements short- and long-term economic development strategies consistent with City Council priorities, adopted plans, land-use goals, infrastructure planning, and the City’s vision for growth.
• Proactively identifies and recruits commercial, retail, office, industrial, and other businesses aligned with City goals; negotiates with industry representatives to encourage the location, retention, or expansion of business in the City.
• Maintains effective working relationships with developers, brokers, site selectors, property owners, chambers, and regional economic development partners; represents the City at local, regional, state, and national economic development meetings, conferences, trade shows, and site visits.
• Develops an annual recruitment and outreach strategy identifying targeted businesses, retailers, restaurants, developers, and other prospective investment partners; plans and coordinates the City’s participation in major economic development and commercial real estate events, including ICSC Las Vegas.
• Maintains current information on available properties, development sites, zoning, infrastructure, utilities, demographics, and market conditions relevant to business recruitment and site selection; develops and maintains marketing and promotional materials used to attract prospective businesses, developers, and investors.
• Facilitates economic development projects from initial inquiry through completion, coordinating with Planning, Engineering, Public Works, Building Services, Finance, and other departments to address development requirements, infrastructure needs, and potential barriers; serves as a liaison with new businesses to assist with permitting, water and sewer service, fire codes, zoning, and certificates of occupancy.
• Evaluates proposed projects and potential incentives, including anticipated investment, employment, tax revenues, and infrastructure impacts; negotiates, prepares, administers, and monitors economic development agreements, incentive agreements, and grants.
• Serves as liaison to and provides staff support and professional guidance to economic development boards, corporations, committees, and advisory bodies as assigned; coordinates agendas, associated materials, minutes, and meetings to ensure they are posted and conducted appropriately.
• Serves as liaison to chambers, agencies, utilities, educational institutions, and regional partners as assigned.
• Monitors economic, demographic, development, and market trends; maintains relevant data; and identifies opportunities to strengthen and diversify the City’s commercial and industrial tax base.
• Prepares and administers the departmental budget; forecasts funds…