CLASS TITLE:
Economic Development Manager,
Housing and Retail
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Directs
and manages the growth and development of the municipality within the limits of
City ordinances and state statutes. This
position develops, organizes and implements a comprehensive economic and
community development strategic plan to promote the growth of the City’s
economic base, assists in the retention and expansion of existing businesses,
supervises retail development consultants and vigorously seeks out new opportunities
for the City. The major emphasis of this
position will be to develop retail and affordable housing initiatives geared
toward increasing additional retail sales and housing to meet the needs of all
elements of the workforce. Work is performed under general direction and is
subject to administrative review.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Supervises the activities and operation related to economic
development with an emphasis on business retention and attraction, retail and residential
development, Brownfield redevelopment and entrepreneurial enhancement.
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Proposes strategic initiatives/programs to attract retail
and residential development; monitors local, state and federal legislation
relating to economic development.
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Responsible for establishing, maintaining and
coordinating working relationships with federal, state, county and regional
agencies involved in economic development, workforce education and training and
retail consultants. Works in close
coordination with the Planning and Community Development Department, City-County
Port Authority, Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Muskogee
and other organizations as directed by the City Manager.
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Implements, administers and/or assists in the development
of joint economic development districts, tax incentive financing projects,
business incentive programs, cooperative economic development agreements and
urban renewal areas.
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Involved in
the preparation and submission of applications for local, federal and state
assistance, grants or incentives and ensures that such applications are
materially and technically adequate and will administer or assist in the
administration of such grants.
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Assists developers or potential new businesses in site
analysis including development of demographic, tax, utility, zoning and other
related information.
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Serves on the Subdivision Review Committee to assist and
implement the economic and residential development.
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Prepares and presents marketing
presentations, conducts tours, meets with new and existing business
representatives, responds to businesses interested in relocating to or
expanding in the city.
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Evaluates appropriate public participation and
negotiates the City’s position in public-private partnerships as directed by
the City Manager.
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Develops, revises and administers the City’s land
banking and surplus property program.
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Prepares staff reports, informational items and agenda
items for Finance Committee, Public Works Committee, City Council and others as
required.
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Presents oral and written reports/presentations to City
agencies, City Council, economic development interest groups and other
interested parties including the general public.
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Operates office equipment such as fax machines,
copiers and phone systems and uses computer for spreadsheets, word processing,
database management and other applications; learns to operate new office
technologies as they are developed and implemented. =
Performs
other work as necessary and or as assigned.
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Must
report to work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Economic Development Manager, Housing and
Retail reports directly to the City Manager.
Economic Development Manager, Housing and
Retail does not have any direct reports or supervisory
responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, urban affairs or closely related field and five (5) years’ responsible experience involving economic development or urban planning coordination. Experience in economic development, obtaining, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of federal and state programs is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable
knowledge of computers and electronic data processing; knowledge of modern
office practices and procedures. Extensive
knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, community and
economic development, research and program design and considerable knowledge of
the federal grant processes and procedures.
Ability to analyze the effect of governmental actions on the City of
Muskogee’s operations; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in
writing; ability to plan, direct and coordinate a large and diverse
organizational unit of professionals, sub-professionals, technical personnel,
community leaders, organizations and the general public; ability to utilize the
highest level of interpersonal skill in order to understand, select, develop
and motivate people at any level within or outside the organization. Ability to understand, interpret, explain and
apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies.
Physical Requirements: The physical
requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case by case basis, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity
will be needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional walking, standing, lifting and
carrying of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds, reaching, balancing,
stooping, handling and climbing are required.
Vision, speech and hearing
sufficient to perform essential tasks.
Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to
work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s
license is required or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. AICP and/or CEcD Certification are highly
desirable.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Working environment is
primarily indoors in an office setting; requires some travel to various city
locations to conduct field studies and occasional travel outside of the city.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive”
position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and
alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and
Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification the
employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random
testing. Marijuana is one of the substances
included in the drug panel screening.
Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse the employee
from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
PAY: $62,982
- $91,187/yr. Excellent employee
benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee, City Manager’s Office, 229 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until
filled.
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