The Economic Development Director provides direction, administration, and planning to implement McKenzie County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan. This position is located in Watford City, ND, scheduled for Monday – Friday, and reports directly to the Board of County Commissioners. Beginning salary range: $90,668.85-$98,122.25. the salary range listen reflects compensation for entry-level to approximately ten years of relevant experience. final salary offers will be based on qualifications and experience.
- Directs all planning, program development, budget development and control, employee training and development, procedure and policy development for consideration of the Board of County Commissioners
- Directs the formulation, administration, and management of Economic Development department goals and objectives
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with McKenzie County elected officials, department heads, other local governmental managers and officials, and the public at large
- Coordinate and implement projects and programs that support commercial, office, and industrial development; business attraction; business retention; development of public facilities and infrastructure; small business development initiatives; workforce and community development initiatives; community marketing initiatives and other economic development, redevelopment, or capital improvement programs or projects
- Establish economic development programs which create a framework for encouraging and facilitating entrepreneurial based business development by coordinating access to local, regional, State, and Federal resources
- Work with the Job Development Authority (JDA) Board to establish a long range plan that aligns the economic development goals and objective with community needs; formulate and recommend policies to the JDA Board
- Other duties as assigned for business needs
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Community Planning, Public Administration or related field
- 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Community Planning or related field
- 3 years’ experience in supervision of staff
- Valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficient with MS Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
- Physical requirements and working conditions:
- Able to handle exposure to extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, and intense noises
