ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

City of Duncanville • Full-time • Duncanville • $87.08k - $126.26k / year • 13h ago

JOB SUMMARY

Provides managerial, technical and administrative support to the director and department with Economic Development projects, programs, and activities. This position is responsible for preparing agenda items and presenting action items before the Duncanville City Council and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), providing information and responding to requests to other city departments, local business, contractors, real estate developers and the general public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below

does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

Economic Development Program Administration

Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies,
and annual work plans.
Supports the administration of economic development programs and initiatives designed
to promote business growth, redevelopment, job creation, and investment within the City.
Administers the DCEDC Design Incentives Grant Program, including application review,
project coordination, compliance monitoring, and payment processing.
Evaluates incentive applications and prepares contracts, agreements, and supporting
documentation for consideration and approval.
Conducts research and analyzes industry trends, market conditions, and economic data
to support program enhancements and policy development.
Monitors legislation and regulations impacting economic development activities and
provides analysis regarding potential impacts on City programs and initiatives.
Supports the development of workforce, job training, and business assistance initiatives
that advance the City's economic development objectives.

Business Engagement and Marketing

Serves as a liaison to the local business community and maintains relationships with
existing and prospective businesses, developers, property owners, brokers, and
community organizations.
Conducts business retention and expansion visits throughout the City to identify
opportunities, address concerns, and support local business growth.
Plans, coordinates, and participates in business engagement events, networking
opportunities, workshops, and community outreach activities.
Oversees departmental marketing and promotional activities, including social media
platforms, digital advertising, website content, and outreach campaigns.
Develops and implements marketing strategies that promote economic development
opportunities, programs, and initiatives.
Coordinates with internal departments and external partners to support branding,
communications, and public information efforts.

Board, Budget, and Administrative Support

Assists with the preparation and administration of departmental budgets and monitors
expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Supports the administration of Hotel Occupancy Tax-related programs, strategic
initiatives, and policy implementation.
Prepares agenda items, resolutions, reports, and supporting documentation for DCEDC,
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Boards, City Council, and other governing bodies.
Assists with the preparation of annual reports, program performance reports, and other
required documentation.
Maintains departmental records and project files in accordance with applicable records
retention requirements and state law.
Prepares payment requests, invoices, contracts, and other financial or administrative
documents necessary for departmental operations.
Provides customer service and responds to inquiries from businesses, developers,
stakeholders, and the public regarding economic development programs and City
services.

Partnership Development and Intergovernmental Relations

Maintains collaborative relationships with local, regional, state, and federal agencies,
economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and business
associations.
Serves as the department liaison to organizations including the Duncanville Chamber of
Commerce, Best Southwest Partnership, North Texas Hispanic Business Coalition, and
similar entities.
Represents the department and the City at meetings, conferences, workshops, public
events, and professional organizations.
Assists the Director in coordinating activities with governmental agencies, community
partners, consultants, and stakeholders to advance economic development goals.
Participates on internal committees, task forces, and cross-functional teams as assigned.

Professional Development and Strategic Support

Attends professional development programs, conferences, and training opportunities to
remain current on economic development trends, best practices, and legislative changes.
Provides research, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic planning, policy
development, and decision-making.
Maintains strong working relationships with City departments, elected officials,
businesses, consultants, community organizations, and the public.
Performs additional duties as assigned that fall within the scope of the job functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning

& Land Use, Economic Development, or a related field, and two (2) years of related work

experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be accepted on a year

for year basis. The total qualifying equivalent combination is six (6) years.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must have a valid, US, driver’s license
Current Economic Development Professional certification preferred

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