Economic Development Director

4 weeks ago

Salt Lake City, United States Salt Lake County Full time

Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.

To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.

Community is more than a place…. it’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.

A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.

We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits include:

Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution

Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees

Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account

100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option

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Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY Directs, plans, oversees, and evaluates all programs and services for the Division, including management of the Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency. This includes short- and long-range strategic planning, talent management, fiscal accountability, quality management, and process improvement. Develops, recommends and implements strategic organizational policies and procedures. Performs/participates in high level policy development and implementation. Works in a close confidential relationship with the Supervisors and Elected Official.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Urban Planning, Commercial Real Estate Development, or other closely related field, plus eight (8) years of related experience, of which two (2) years must have been supervisory or administrative; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

CEcD (Certified Economic Developer) designation preferred.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle.

Additional minimum qualifications may be dependent upon licensure or certification related to specific job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises and directs division personnel to accomplish the mission of the Economic Development Division in the areas of regional business retention and expansion, entrepreneurship, workforce development and small business development.

Provides leadership in achieving the goals of the County both internally with staff and externally with government entities, community organizations and others with which the County interacts.

Exercises budgetary oversight over the Economic Development Division’s annual budget; defines division objectives and operating plans.

Works cooperatively with municipalities, state and other stakeholders to maintain productive relationships and fulfill strategic regional initiatives.

Prepares regional economic development strategic plans and implements the plans and initiatives.

Identifies and promotes new business opportunities, improvements, and expansion of existing businesses and

Coordinates with private and public sectors regarding economic development

Provides economic information to private and public

Identifies business training opportunities to new and/or expanding small businesses.

Maintains active contacts with relevant agencies at all levels of

Researches and promotes available programs to businesses and the

Coordinates with chambers of commerce and economic development

Publishes informational literature and conducts research.

Forms pertinent partnerships for the purpose of promoting the County

Oversees administration of the Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency. Attends all meetings relevant to economic development as assigned by

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Principles and methods of economic development, redevelopment business management and finance

Commercial and residential real estate development

Pro forma modeling

Tax increment financing models

Principles and techniques of management and supervision

Research and data collection methods

Program evaluation strategies and techniques

Comprehensive master planning

Public hearing requirements and procedures

Community outreach methods and techniques

Project implementation and monitoring

Effective negotiation techniques and strategies

Local, state and federal government operations and redevelopment regulations

Skills and Abilities to:

Analyze and compile technical and statistical information, prepare technical reports, and present technical information clearly and concisely

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and deliver public speeches, presentations, and trainings

Work professionally with a variety of public officials

Perform budget planning and preparation

Interpret and prepare market analysis and pro forma

Interact effectively with various constituents, elected officials, and appointed persons

Work independently and on a team

Multi-task, manage multiple projects, establish priorities, organize workload and work effectively under deadline pressure

Supervise the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data

Ability to promote and advocate policy, goals, and initiatives

Negotiate complex issues having broad policy implications with a variety of stakeholders

Effectively apply general principles to specific situations and interpret and implement complex rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Demonstrate proficiency with computer software related to the job specific duties

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting. May require travel within Salt Lake County.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This is an appointed at-will position without tenure and is exempt from the career service system.

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