Economic​/Community Development Coordinator

Description Under direction of the Director of Public Works, the purpose of the position is to provide technical, administrative, and program support for the City's community and economic development functions, including development review, permitting, boards and commissions, and business attraction, retention, and expansion activities. The position serves as a primary point of contact for residents, contractors, developers, property owners, businesses, and partner agencies;

coordinates applications, records, public notices, meetings, and reports; and performs related work as required.

Description Under direction of the Director of Public Works, the purpose of the position is to provide technical, administrative, and program support for the City's community and economic development functions, including development review, permitting, boards and commissions, and business attraction, retention, and expansion activities. The position serves as a primary point of contact for residents, contractors, developers, property owners, businesses, and partner agencies;

coordinates applications, records, public notices, meetings, and reports; and performs related work as required.

Job Requirements Examples Of Essential Functions Assist in the implementation of economic development strategies to effectively promote business attraction, retention, and expansion, including preparation of prospect and site packets.
Coordinates administrative and logistical support for Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, including agendas, packets, notices, supporting materials, and meeting schedules.
Prepares and delivers staff presentations at Planning and Zoning and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings. Assists the Director of Public Works in preparing presentations for City Council.
Serves as initial contact for Zoning Board of Adjustment related submittals; schedules meetings, receives applications fees, and supporting documentation.
Maintains a database of existing businesses, preferred business sites and prospects.
Oversees the processing of calls for scheduling inspections.
Oversees the processing of registrations; performs follow up on missing documentation; establishes builder files with contact numbers; adds builders to current registration list; maintains and updates annual city registration list.
Provides information to citizens regarding building permit requirements and processes, and related areas.
Oversees and maintaining of records and statistical data on finalized inspections, permits processed, customer inquiries and requests, and plans reviewed.
Generates fee data forms for permit and utility fees, re-inspections, calculates drainage fees and processes purchase orders when refunds are required to the payee; processes insufficient fund issues on building permits/registration fees.
Oversees processing of certificates of occupancy.
Processes permit applications including online plumbing permits; ensures completeness, registers applicants, verifies legal descriptions, establishes files, logs accordingly, calculates fees, and generates permits.
Serves as liaison to utility service providers.
Performs follow up on outstanding permits through completion, including researching status, issuing letters stating permit status, and working collaboratively with permit holder to facilitate finalization.
Assists in responding to open records requests and maintains archives.
Serves as initial contact for the Denton County Appraisal District; responds to permit questions and provides copies of permits.
Assists in preparing monthly and annual reports.
Serves as initials contact for Health Department related issues, such as food establishment permits, complaints, and invoicing for permit renewal.
Coordinates and organizes monthly…