International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 13 hours ago
Economic Development Director _COPY
Fulton County, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking an Economic Development Director for the City of South Fulton, Georgia. The Director will lead economic development initiatives, oversee a department with a budget of approximately $1.3 million, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance the City’s growth and development.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Developing opportunities for economic development projects, including commercial and industrial development, redevelopment, and revitalization
Facilitating the development of long-range goals and objectives for the City
Serving as a subject matter expert on economic development matters, providing technical advice to other departments, boards, commissions, and committees, and the economic community
Acting as a liaison to and building strong relationships with City/County officials and departments, the economic development community, including government agencies, schools, labor organizations, nonprofits, civic groups, and businesses
Supervising, directing, and evaluating staff, making hiring or termination decisions, establishing workloads, and prioritizing work assignments
Developing and implementing a plan to standardize facilitation of the City’s economic development boards, and ensure consistent tracking of projects, establishment of performance metrics, communication of progress to City leaders, and education of board members on their roles and responsibilities
Enhancing departmental capacity by building team skillsets and identifying areas for growth to enhance support given by the Department to economic development boards
Guiding and implementing current development projects and supporting active development deals, specifically seeking to leverage location as a recruitment option for new projects while seeking retention of existing businesses
Lead development of a comprehensive, multi-year Economic Development Strategic Plan, outlining tools and incentives to support investment readiness, a Business Retention and Expansion program, commercial gaps, and development sites, with a particular focus on leveraging South Fulton’s proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Strengthening regional partnerships with entities such as Aerotropolis, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and state economic agencies to coordinate regional planning efforts
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Five (5) years of experience in local government planning and development or economic development, including progressively responsible supervisory experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
A valid Georgia driver's license within a negotiated timeline and an acceptable driving history
Preferred
10 years of progressive experience at a Director level with a track record of successful economic development projects
A track record of success in an equal or larger-sized municipal community
Possession of the CEcD (Certified Economic Developer) certification
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a retirement plan with an employer match
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
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