Executive Mgr. of Business​/Economic Development

Department:

Development Services

Development Services Director

117- $68,786.74- $($33.07- $52.91hourly)

Until Filled

This professional position responsible for leading the efforts of local business retention and expansion as well as international business development and recruitment in Highlands County. This position is expected to build strong relationships with the community, numerous public agencies, and private enterprises in order to facilitate economic development initiatives that will enhance Highlands County's economic base.

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

• Promotes economic development for the County.
• Assembles and oversee the annual budget.
• Identifies and solicits interest of targeted businesses best suited to locate or expand a facility in Highlands County.
• Assists in marketing and leveraging Highlands County assets to entice prospective businesses to locate in Highlands County.
• Conducts economic development project management; determines and analyzes location criteria for business prospects; responds to information requests; partners with local and regional economic development organizations; prepares formal presentations for business prospects; plans, coordinates, and guides company representatives on site and community tours.
• Solves complex issues in a creative and collaborative manner, effectively leverages interdepartmental and external partners to serve prospects, consultants, and previously satisfied clients.
• Research business climate issues and conducts analysis for project proposals affecting the targeted industries.
• Develops and maintains relevant relationships with local and regional economic development agencies, workforce and labor, stakeholders, and other key government agencies.
• Maintains and develops data on sector specific businesses, growth and opportunities, while directing long and short-term planning and other studies and reports. Performs contract and grant management.
• Analyzes economic information such as reviewing financial statements, marketing studies, economic studies, plans and specifications.
• Assists in the recruitment of new businesses.
• Works with local existing businesses to develop innovative ideas that will assist in business retention and expansion.
• Research, identifies, and implements grant opportunities that support economic and business development initiative.
• Responds to requests for information for economic and business development opportunities.
• Works with County staff to produce and provide all necessary data and maps needed to support economic and business development initiatives within the County.
• Assists in preparing the quarterly newsletter outlining the on-going economic development and business activities, successes, and future plans and goals of the organization.
• Completes employee performance evaluations, disciplinary, administrative, and personnel documentation as needed.
• Follows consistently the Boards policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desire for the organization.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.

• Understanding and experience of economic development.
• Must have high level of integrity, enthusiasm, and professional dedication.
• Have an excellent sense of judgment related to sensitive and confidential information.
• Must have relationship and consensus building skills.
• Research skills and interpreting data.
• Prof…