Executive Director - Big Spring Economic Development Corporation

Big Spring Economic Development Corporation

Job Description
Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Targeted Hiring Range: - DOQ

The starting salary range for this position begins at $120,000 annually and up depending on
qualifications, experience, and accomplishments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a
business-related field; Master of Public or Business Administration or Master in
Economic Development preferred. ED experience may be substituted for academics.
• A successful track record of accomplishment in economic development.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Economic Developer Certification (CEcD) preferred.
• A valid Texas Driver’s License. Must maintain and provide proof of auto liability
insurance, and
• Must be willing to relocate to the City of Big Spring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Coordinates and facilitates Economic Development (EDC) program activities to achieve
the Board’s economic development strategies and ensures the program activities meet the
Board of Directors' goals, objectives, and directives.
• Assists in planning and organizing Economic Development activities to attract new
businesses, encourage expansion and retention, expand the tax base , encourage creation
of jobs, workforce development, and generally improve the quality of life and facilitate a
self-sustaining economy for the city; assists in developing plans to attract, assist, and
retain a diversified mix of businesses and public/private partnerships.
• Assists with the preparation of formal and technical reports, working papers,
presentations, and correspondence.
• Reviews EDC activities and develops recommendations for program goals, services, and
projects; evaluates and facilitates compliance with local, state, and federal agency
requirements and prepares reports; supervises the EDC meetings and creation of public
agendas.
• Assists with contract development; manages contracts and evaluates compliance with
contract requirements; evaluates expenditures and monitors payments.
• Implement plans to attract and create primary industry jobs, enhance the business
atmosphere to retain the existing business base, and market Big Spring to the business
communities.
• Provides information and referrals on economic development programs, processes, and
services.
• Coordinates with community organizations, regional agencies, businesses, and non-profit
organizations.
• Analyzes data, evaluates trends, and assures EDC issues are properly addressed and
resolved – this will include researching other city and economic development efforts and
best practices, and compiling that information for use by the department in refining or
creating new programs
• Supports the relationship between the Big Spring Economic Development Corporation
and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior. Maintains
confidentiality of sensitive economic development issues, work-related issues, and Big
Spring Economic Development information.
• Acts as primary liaison between city departments and outside organizations to improve
communications, encourage collaboration, and facilitate positive processes and initiatives
in the community.
• Driving and traveling are required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience & Demonstrated Abilities of Knowledge and Skill:
• Economic development organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Economic development principles, practices, and implementation methods, including
business development, business retention, redevelopment, marketing, and local
government financial incentives for business and economic development projects.
• City, state, and federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations relating to economic
development.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of the staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Local community issues and regional community resources are available to citizens.
• Principles of record keeping, records management, contract management, and preparing
and administering complex budgets.
• Economic development program planning and evaluation principles.
• Analyzing and interpreting business development issues, evaluating alternatives, and
making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Analyzing, prioritizing, and promoting ED programs to meet development strategies.
• Analyzing and evaluating economic development issues and developing programs and
services to meet strategic goals.
• Implementing and coordinating plans, programs, and incentives for the acquisition of real
property as may be necessary and retention of industry and business in the community.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established standard operating
procedures.
• Managing economic development grants on behalf of BSEDC and the City.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City
Administration, other economic development agencies, businesses, non-profit
organizations, federal and state agencies, and the general public.
• Computer competency, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheet
applications, and competent ability with Excel, PowerPoint, and general graphic
illustration tools, is required.
• Public speaking skills
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity,
kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking,
and use of foot controls. Travel may include driving, air travel, or other means of transport from
locations outside of the city.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
One (1) Administrative Assistant