Assistant Director for Economic Development
Company: City of Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
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Duties & Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Economic
Development include:
- Directs the activities of their assigned team(s), which
includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating
programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards,
and/or service offerings, as well as ensuring compliance with
federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes and/or
standards.
- Work with the Director to develop the department budget,
forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and
supplies, and implement adjustments as needed. This position will
also conduct return on investment analysis (ROA) of businesses
seeking to relocate or expand in Fort Worth, and will evaluate
possible incentive recommendations made to city
leadership.
- Supervises staff, which includes assigning and prioritizing
work, reporting standards and benchmarks aligned with developing
and executing measurable goals, conducting performance evaluations,
ensuring staff is trained and building employee knowledge, making
sure that policies and procedures are followed, maintaining a
healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring,
termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations for
their direct reports.
- Represents the Economic Development Department to other
departments, elected officials and outside agencies, participating
on a variety of boards, commissions and committees and
preparing/presenting staff reports as well as other necessary
correspondence. The position will work alongside staff with
business representatives, consultants, the real estate community,
state and regional officials, and City officials on business
recruitment, expansion, and investment opportunities, and will be
expected to establish and maintain relationship with a variety of
entities involved in Fort Worth's economic development process.
Specific goals and objectives for the new Assistant Director to
address and accomplish include:
- Assist the Director with implementing economic development
programs and practices that lead to private investment in the City
and result in job creation, expanded tax base, catalytic
redevelopment, and other quality projects.
- Assist the Director with the implementation of a strategic and
proactive recruitment strategy for the promotion of Fort Worth to
business and industry leaders by contacting national and
international businesses, site selectors, brokers, developers and
consultants.
- Ensure the City is successful in efforts related to developing
and maintaining strong working relationships with the Chamber of
Commerce, developers, corporate leaders, business owners, public
school officials, other regional and state economic development
agencies, and Fort Worth residents to resolve business needs and
promote expansion opportunities in the city.
- Ensure staff training and professional development
opportunities are identified, maintained and encouraged.
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Keywords: City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth , Assistant Director for Economic Development, Executive , Fort Worth, Texas
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