City of Dallas · 21 hours ago
Economic Development Coordinator - Business & Community Development (Office of Economic Development) - (Non-Civil Service)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $92K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose. The Economic Development Coordinator will perform various administrative, technical, and professional functions to support economic and community development plans, assist businesses with permitting processes, and conduct research for development projects.
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Responsibilities
Assists in coordinating, managing, and promoting City economic development initiatives and programs
Provides information and assistance to businesses, develops advertisements and performs related functions
Assists in the preparation of economic development reports and maintains assigned databases
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
Researches and develops financing options, writes grants, oversees administration process and prepares reports and correspondence related to projects
Develops requests for proposals, negotiates and monitors contracts, administers and directs project grants, monitors funds and authorizes payments
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
Develops, maintains and coordinates economic and industrial data, coordinates industrial lands portfolio development and creates maps using the GIS program
Performs complex market research and develops competitive intelligence and industry trend scans
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
Drafts and/or analyzes financial project structures, develops financial language for City Council agenda items, City Council resolutions and Administrative Actions
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
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
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Knowledge of community and local geography
Knowledge of city licensing, permitting procedures and city budgeting policies
Knowledge of housing development, finance, and project management, including development of budgets, cash flow and operating proformas, financial sources, uses statements and metrics
Knowledge of housing and real estate markets, zoning and building codes
Ability and experience communicating effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels, as well as ability to draft presentations, reports and financial statements
Ability to evaluate multiple alternatives to reach sound conclusions
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
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)
Collaboration in dashboard and/or database development, maintenance, analysis
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)
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
Vibrant work culture
Company
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