Division Manager, Economic Development (Business Incentives & Expansion)

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, organize, develop, and manage core programs within a division of Economic Development.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership, strategic direction and management for a division/unit within Economic Development. Sets division policy and ensures division is aligned with department goals.

• Responsible for overseeing the management of all aspects of the development and implementation of existing and new programs under their direction.

• Prepares and monitors division/section budget.

• Performs economic forecasting and evaluation of division/section related programs.

• Prepares financial summaries/reports for management review. Builds strategic alliance among community-based organizations (public, private and/or not-for-profit).

• Conduct needs assessment studies. Evaluates program operations for effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances and regulations.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.

• Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.

• Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.

• Knowledge of municipal government operations and applicable regulations.

• Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating techniques, contract law, bid evaluation and cost/price/value analysis.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in using computers and related software.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Skill in planning and organizing.

• Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

• Ability to negotiate, making independent judgments.

• Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years of Supervisory/Management experience in a field related to the job.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising professional staff

• Experience in Economic Development or with designing and administering business incentives and/or business retention and expansion policies

• Experience with development and implementing policies and programs that support business incentives and/or industry development

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate:

Job Preview:

The Division Manager (DM) will provide leadership, strategic direction and management for the Economic Development Department Business Incentives & Expansion Division. The DM will be responsible for overseeing the management of all aspects of the development and implementation of existing programs focused on business retention and expansion, industry development and district development. The DM will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with business and industry representatives that support strategic direction of the Department and ensures divisional policies are aligned with the Department’s goals and metrics. The DM will prepare and monitor the division’s budget and perform economic forecasting.

Worksite Location: 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas 78741

Salary Range: $45.22 - $58.78 per hour

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary due to operational needs. An alternative schedule and remote work/teleworking options are available, but position requires a minimum of 40% per week in office standard.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

When completing the City of Austin employment application: 

A detailed, complete City of Austin application is required for the position to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each of your positions, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position, including your supervisory and/or leadership experience, if applicable. This is the criteria that will be used to select candidates for interview, and the starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.

If you are selected to interview: If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, to include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Additional Information:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.