The Position
Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!
For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
Starting Salary for This Position Is Within $68,263.97 - $78,730.70 Annually
Dependent On Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, this position is responsible for proactive and strategic economic development activities related to the retention and expansion of existing businesses in the City of Hollywood and the targeted attraction of new businesses, with particular focus on identified industry clusters and international trade. Functions require the ability to create and nurture strategic alliances both interdepartmentally, locally and abroad and the ability to exercise solid independent judgment in formulating and customizing programs to support and enhance the existing economic base through the cost-effective use of available tools ranging from Opportunity Zone designations, technical assistance, and best practice applications. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for results obtained.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Communications, Marketing & Economic Development, implements City-wide strategic and operating initiatives to strengthen the economic base, attract and retain businesses, and effectively market the City of Hollywood for corporate investment to local and world markets.
- Implements and manages a comprehensive economic development program for the City of Hollywood which includes business retention, business recruitment, new business startup, and retail development to strengthen the commercial tax base while promoting the City.
- Leads in finalizing and managing a comprehensive economic development program for the City of Hollywood which includes business retention, business recruitment, new business start-up, and retail development to strengthen the commercial tax base while promoting and encouraging programs that enhance the City's quality of life and attractiveness as a place to live, work, and play.
- Maintains rapport with the existing business community through site visitations, and by participating in representative organizations to foster business retention and expansion. Acts as an "ombudsman" for business owners and investors as necessary and when appropriate.
- Cultivates partnerships/programs and identifies new business prospects and business leads that support a targeted retention and recruitment strategy. Develops and maintains contact with potential investors and entrepreneurs interested in establishing new businesses or expanding existing businesses.
- Conducts business research, gathers data for proposals and grants, analyzes past, present and future business trends as well as competition in order to recommend new programs to remain competitive.
- Assists with locations of sites and space for business offices, manufacturing centers, retail interests, and nonprofit/educational operations. Provides information and government sources to assist in the establishment of business ventures, both new and relocated.
- Facilitates the formation of cost-effective programs that promote Hollywood as a convenient, affordable, and diverse business area and an emerging center of international commerce.
- Works collaboratively and regularly interacts with other departments, agencies and boards to further the mission of business and international trade.
- Researches and embraces "best practice" programs for local and international economic development so Hollywood can emerge as a respected leader in the field.
- Prepares, develops, and gathers data for proposals, grants other financial opportunities.
- Prepares Budget and tracks expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
- Understands City policies, procedures, and municipal ordinances; develops and revises office procedures.
- Must effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required.
The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Political Science or closely related field. The successful candidate may not hold an active Florida Real Estate License once selected. Minimum four (4) years relevant experience.
Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
- Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
- Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Must be able to think strategically and respect confidentiality in the corporate decision-making process. Strong analytical skills are required, as well as outstanding written and verbal communications, and strong computer skills.
- Knowledge of the structure and format of municipal government including applicable ordinances, regulations, and policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of research techniques and of the sources and availability of information.
- Knowledge of computer-based information systems, spreadsheets, database management and software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, fellow employees, civic associations and the general public.
- Skills in expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; as well as the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to organize and effectively present oral and written reports, findings and recommendations.
- Ability to exercise solid independent judgment in formulating and customizing programs to support and enhance the existing economic base through the cost-effective use of available tools ranging from Opportunity Zone designations, promoting state and local incentive programs, technical assistance, and best practice applications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
The Examination
Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.
You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.
Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.
Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
Veteran's Preference: An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.
All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
