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Director, Jeffersontown Economic Development Autho
Jeffersontown Economic Development Authority-Jeffersontown, KY
Full-Time$45k to $127.27k/year
Economic Development
1015 days ago

 

 

 

Summary of Purpose:

Develops and directs economic/business development initiatives for the City. Responsible for the maintenance and growth of business activity in the City. Provides professional guidance and technical assistance to the Jeffersontown Chamber. Responsible for performing economic development research and related activities, including commercial and industrial business attraction, retention, and recruitment. Provides technical support on economic development issues to other City departments and external agencies/organizations. Performs work under the general direction of the Mayor.

Duties (Essential Functions):

 

  1. Directs and participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Jeffersontown Economic Development Authority.

     

  2. Develops short-term and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and priorities on economic development issues for City administration, businesses, and the general community.

     

  3. Develops and coordinates economic development marketing strategies including business retention, expansion, and attraction.

     

  4. Develops and implements an economic development strategy for the City.

     

  5. Acts as the City's economic development liaison, providing leadership and direction to the City's Economic Development Authority; establishes and maintains partnerships with Greater Louisville, Inc. Partnership, the Chamber Jeffersontown, Kentucky League of Cities, Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Kentucky Association for Economic Development, Kentucky Chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment, etc., that will facilitate and implement programs and activities aimed at the City's economic development.

     

  6. Plans, schedules and coordinates the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of economic development programs and projects, including initial planning, feasibility determination, community involvement and acceptance, and implementation with project timetables.

     

  7. Serves as coordinator among City departments for specific projects to provide information to prospective developers on City requirements and conditions, and to discuss financing alternatives and develop viable finance plans.

     

  8. Assists in preparing, negotiating, and administering development agreements, finance plans, and/or contracts in accordance with contract specifications.

     

  9. Establishes and updates a community profile and real estate inventory to include gathering data on: businesses and community demographics; available development sites; industrial and commercial buildings; land costs and lease rates; transportation facilities; labor market; long and short-term financing; utilities; education opportunities; and other related community information.

  10. Plans, organizes and coordinates the work of administrative clerical and technical staff; supervises and evaluates staff, monitors performance and implements corrective measures as necessary;

     

  11. Negotiates complex economic development agreements resulting in project implementation.

     

  12. Actively recruits businesses to reduce the vacancy factor in various parts of the community and to emphasize target businesses identified.

     

  13. Prepares comprehensive reports based on research and analysis of economic development problems.

     

  14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Mayor.

     

Education:  

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, economics, business, or public administration or a related field. Master's degree in a related area and/or Community Economic Development (CED) designation is desirable.

 

 

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, economic development, or business/industrial/digital marketing knowledge in public/private sectors. Experience in Kentucky, current knowledge of highly technical industries and municipal government is desirable. Supervisory experience preferred. Public relations experience is highly desirable.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of principles, practices and issues of economic development, including industrial and commercial recruitment and retention methods, real estate, land use planning, land development process, financing alternatives, and economic incentive methods. Joint public/private sector approaches to economic development and techniques to stimulate and promote economic activity, including marketing and promotion techniques;

     

  • Knowledge of public policy, laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to economic development;

     

  • Knowledge of financing techniques and procedures relating to real estate and business development, industrial development, and land financing;

     

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and resources for economic development and business assistance, and procedures for obtaining funds;

     

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of demographic research and analysis and statistics applicable to economic analysis;

     

  • Knowledge of local government administration, budgetary methods and procedures, and program planning, monitoring and evaluation principles and practices;

     

  • Interpersonal and organizational skills;

     

  • Negotiation skills;

     

  • Customer service skills;

     

  • Supervisory skills;

     

  1. Ability to plan and coordinate complex programs in conjunction with local community and government organizations, and within established parameters;

     

  2. Ability to facilitate priorities and program objectives, and balance working relations when providing technical support on economic development issues;

     

  3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, businesses, and other internal and external agencies;

     

  4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

     

  5. Ability to work independently and exercise considerable independent judgment in resolving issues of significant importance to the City, including assisting in negotiating agreements and/or contracts effectively and within critical time constraints;

     

  6. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings at offsite facilities and visit various land/facility sites for potential developments/business relocation.

     

  7. Ability to utilize personal computers and the use of Word, Excel and other related contact tracking software programs;

     

  8. Ability to gather economic and other relevant data, analyze complex information, and recommend appropriate action based on findings;

     

  9. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements;

     

  10. Ability to project a professional, positive image.

     

Physical Requirements:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within and away from the City. Must have availability to work off-hours shifts or events as required; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, or through written correspondence.

 

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

 

Pay Range:

$45,000/year to $127,270/year

Contact
Holly French
502-267-8333
holly@jeffersontownky.gov
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