Class Summary
Job Description
The Economic Development Manager helps drive the County’s efforts to catalyze transformative, place-based development and economic investment. This role is responsible for advancing economic development priorities outlined in the County’s 2045 Unified Plan , with a focus on activating key publicly-owned sites, supporting business expansions, and attracting new jobs that contribute to the County’s “Daily Community” framework.
Essential Duties
Redevelopment & Business Growth
- Serve as County representative for recruitment and expansion projects, partnering with organizations including Partnership Gwinnett to support competitive project proposals.
- Support catalytic development on key publicly owned sites, including site readiness and developer solicitations.
- Identify and prioritize opportunity sites aligned with the County’s vision and market conditions.
- Track and report on implementation progress, ensuring alignment with broader economic development and land use strategies.
- Serve as a single point of contact for new or expanding companies navigating County processes, including zoning, permitting, inspections, and development approvals.
Economic Development Toolkit
- Administer and promote the County’s economic development tools, including tax abatements, tax allocation district financing, fee waivers, and expedited permitting.
- Support deal structuring to leverage incentives and close funding gaps.
- Evaluate new public financing mechanisms to support redevelopment goals.
- Benchmark best practices to enhance the County’s competitive position.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage the development and site selector community to source and advance high-quality projects aligned with County priorities.
- Facilitate collaboration with Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), Partnership Gwinnett, developers, brokers, utility partners, state agencies, and the broader commercial real estate community to advance shared outcomes.
- Represent Gwinnett County in prospect meetings, site visits, and regional initiatives.
Public Speaking Duties
- Position will require candidate to speak publicly on redevelopment initiatives and projects.
Grade
The grade for this position is 204. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, public administration, economic development, urban planning, or a closely related field; AND
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, or a closely related field, including two years' experience as a manager: OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
- Strong understanding of real estate finance, market analysis, and development feasibility.
- Experience in project management, particularly in redevelopment or commercial real estate projects
- Experience with redevelopment financing tools (e.g., tax increment financing) preferred.
- Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the development lifecycle, from predevelopment through stabilization.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Understanding of local government operations and policies.
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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
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Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional Benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
- Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests;
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