Economic Development Coordinator - Business & Community Development (Office of Economic Development) (Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of administrative, technical and professional functions in preparation of economic and community development plans, programs and services. Assist businesses with local and state permitting processes and will provide research, as needed, for special town development projects.

Job Description
 

Position Purpose

The Economic Development Coordinator position may perform a variety of duties within the Office of Economic Development for which some or all of the listed under “Essential Functions” and “Knowledge, Skills & Abilities” may apply.  General responsibilities may also include administrative, technical, financial and/or other professional functions in preparation of economic and/or community development plans, programs, projects, finances and/or services. May assist businesses with local and state permitting processes and may perform research and/or analysis as needed for management ad-hoc requests, presentations and projects under consideration.

Essential Functions

1 Assists in coordinating, managing, and promoting City economic development initiatives and programs.

2 Provides information and assistance to businesses, develops advertisements and performs related functions.

3 Assists in the preparation of economic development reports and maintains assigned databases.

4 Provides key economic, financial and community information, as well as advice to businesses seeking to establish or expand business and tourism opportunities in the City of Dallas.

5 Researches and develops financing options, writes grants, oversees administration process and prepares reports and correspondence related to projects.

6 Develops requests for proposals, negotiates and monitors contracts, administers and directs project grants, monitors funds and authorizes payments.

7 Develops and maintains strategic relationships with commercial and industrial realtors, developers and/or tourism partners for the purpose of assisting business and key industries with growth, expansion and site assistance.

8 Develops, maintains and coordinates economic and industrial data, coordinates industrial lands portfolio development and creates maps using the GIS program.

9 Performs complex market research and develops competitive intelligence and industry trend scans.

10 Represents the City of Dallas on various boards, governmental agencies, chambers and committees to ensure the City remains economically competitive for industrial and business recruitment.

11 Drafts and/or analyzes financial project structures, develops financial language for City Council agenda items, City Council resolutions and Administrative Actions.

12 Develops, manages, monitors, forecasts and implements budgets and financial activity related to one or a combination of economic development areas: operations, capital programs, multi-year funded programs, treatment of assets, trial balances and/or other items as pertinent, relevant or assigned.

13 Designs and/or assists in the development and/or research of information and databases, compiling, analyzing data, producing reports, and/or contract compliance monitoring of economic development projects and/or agreements.

14 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1 Knowledge of community and local geography.

2 Knowledge of city licensing, permitting procedures and city budgeting policies.

3 Knowledge of housing development, finance, and project management, including development of budgets, cash flow and operating proformas, financial sources, uses statements and metrics.

4 Knowledge of housing and real estate markets, zoning and building codes.

5 Ability and experience communicating effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels, as well as ability to draft presentations, reports and financial statements.

6 Ability to evaluate multiple alternatives to reach sound conclusions.

7 Ability and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of management, City officials, vendors, economic development and housing development stakeholders, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.

8 Ability to work with: other staff across the organization, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, City management and the public. Ability to develop financial structures as needed for various types of projects, documents and reports (including those for City Council Agenda Items, Council Resolutions and/or Council Ordinances; others for City Controller to be included in City’s financial statements/reports).

9 Collaboration in dashboard and/or database development, maintenance, analysis.

10 Ability to interpret, compile, analyze budget and/or contract activity, present results and/or draft reports or determinations related to monitoring/compliance with contractual agreements and/or financial data (some knowledge and/or understanding of budgets, expenditures, estimates, reconciliations, GAAP and/or GASB is desirable).

11 Note: Depending on the division for which applying, some or all of those listed in this section would be applicable.

12 Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

Four-year college or university degree (required) in any or a combination of the following areas: Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Computer Science, GIS, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related fields. A master's degree in one of these fields may substitute for one year of experience.

Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in roles that demonstrate a proven ability to communicate, manage multiple projects, overcome obstacles and work effectively in a fast paced environment.

Licenses and Certification

May be required to be certified, registered, or licensed in a specialty area.

Equivalency

Master's degree in required field and a minimum of 2 years of required related experience may qualify both education and experience requirements.

Salary Range

 

$73,584.79 - $91,980.98

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.