Economic Development Dir., City of Medina

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CITY OF MEDINA




The City of Medina is seeking an Economic Development Director. This position is appointed by the Mayor and requires the confirmation of Medina City Council. This is a salaried position with starting pay between $ 51,500 and $ 61,800 plus benefits. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory. Those interested should send their resumes to the City of Medina, Mayor’s Office, 132 North Elmwood, Medina, Ohio, 44256 by Wednesday, December 27, 2006. The City of Medina is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.



ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(Job Description)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Economic Development Director develops and manages a proactive economic development program capable of meeting the City’s long range and short-term economic development goals and objectives. This individual has primary implementation responsibility for all City economic development activities, actively represents an economic development perspective, and must be dedicated to the goals and objectives of the City and the realization thereof. Under the broad supervision of the Mayor, this department head is responsible for the administration and management of the City’s involvement and the collaboration with City and County officials and the business community in these areas. This position requires strong administrative ability, computer skills, communications skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
Identifies, promotes and facilitates the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and the attraction of new businesses

Responsible for implementation of the City’s Economic Development Plan and providing leadership and direction to the City’s Economic Development Committee.

Establishes contacts in business and industry, as well as the allied fields of real estate and industrial park development and management.

Serves as the City’s ombudsman to and cooperates with all business and industries in the resolution of any problems they may have and encourages the management of the same to have a constructive interest in the City.

Coordinates the development and implementation of a City profile, marketing plan and City image building.

Serves as the City’s representative to Medina County Economic Development Corp., the Joint Economic Planning Committee and the Medina County Housing Network

Serves as the City’s Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Officer, processes all applications for CRA tax abatement, and prepares Ohio Department of Development reporting forms.

Serves as the City’s Certified Local Government Coordinator and completes all State requirements of the CLG program.

Develops an effective working relationship with other private and public sector economic development groups and organizations through participation on task forces and committees.

Works with adjacent townships and county in development and coordination of Cooperative Economic Development Agreements (CEDAs), Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs) or other cooperative efforts that benefit the community.

Periodically surveys the status of business and industry and analyzes data to evaluate the nature of workforce needs and other economic factors.

Prepares correspondence, reports, and status report records in order to communicate program activities, explain ideas and recommend alternatives.

Attends and participates in professional and community meetings to stay current on issues relative to the field of economic development.

Oversee the creation and on-going maintenance of the economic development pages of the City website.

Networks with county, regional and state economic development entities; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other economic development organizations at all levels and in a variety of locations.

Monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulations relating to economic development and report findings and trends.

All other duties as assigned by the Mayor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess knowledge of economic development principles, practices and techniques; pertinent federal and state laws, regulations, and principles; practices of budget administration; management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs; marketing techniques and public relations; principles and practices of public administration and personnel; occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and make presentations to professional and lay groups, City Council, boards, commissions and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees, other governmental agencies and the general public. Visual ability sufficient to read and write reports, correspondence and instructions; to operate office equipment; and to operate a motor vehicle requiring a standard Ohio Driver’s License to visit buildings, construction sites, and unimproved land and provide tours. Possess and maintain proof of auto liability insurance. Travel independently to statewide or national meetings and locations. Comprehend and make inferences from reports, appraisals, legal opinions, land and title reports, and building cost estimates in order to understand project proposals, negotiate agreements and make policy recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires the employee to spend part of each working day in the office at a desk or computer station and at meeting sites and facilities. The employee may be required to stand and walk during the work day. Work performed may involve irregular hours, including weekend and evening meetings. The position includes high incidence of interaction with citizens, government officials, and other municipal employees, occasionally under stressful conditions. Must be able to lift and move containers weighing up to 25 pounds.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A degree or certificate in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing or Business Administration. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.