Salary: $53,885.27/annual minimum - $67,356.58/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, reporting, supporting, coordinating, and implementing programs designed to retain and enable the expansion of businesses and investment in the City of Mesquite, Texas.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is providedby the Manager of Economic Development.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Researches and prepares information for site/community requests, analytical and statistical reports, demographic summaries, departmental updates, including tracking and reporting on performance metrics, and for other internal and/or external information requests.
- Develops and maintains departmental databases such as those for existing businesses and commercial real estate within the city.
- Manages MesquiteEcoDev.com; regularly monitors, evaluates, and recommends ways to update and amend the website to best market the community to each target audience.
- Serves as a member of the Business Retention/Expansion (BRE) team, with a focus on the retail and service sectors. Coordinates and executes a business visitation program that includes regularly scheduled touches via electronic methods, on-site personal visits, reporting, and troubleshooting.
- Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of programs and resources available to businesses. Provides and promotes information on City, State and Federal business programs and assists businesses with the start-up and/or development process.
- Plans, organizes, and implements business appreciation and recognition activities and other business networking, educational, and promotional events as part of project teams. Includes but not limited to business training, job fairs, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and grand openings.
- Assists with workforce development as part of the business retention and expansion partnership, as well as directly with local businesses and labor force.
- Coordinates stakeholder groups and other initiatives as directed to support the implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Additionally, serves as Chair of the City’s Small Business Success Committee.
- Coordinates the Type B Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation, Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) board meetings.
- Coordinates legal agreement orders; enters and drafts legal agenda items for city council meetings using Legistar.
- Ensures team projects remain on schedule and well-organized, with high attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
A bachelor’s degree with a major and/or minor in Business, Public Administration/ Policy, Urban Affairs, Economics, Marketing, Communication, or other complementary field.
A minimum of three years of professional experience in economic development, business assistance, or a related field is preferred, particularly within a Texas municipality.
Prior experience collaborating with city councils, city administration, and managing city boards is highly desirable.
At the discretion of the Economic Development Director, professional-level work experience in economic development, business assistance or a related field may substitute for bachelor’s degree requirement. One year of professional-level work experience may be substituted for two years of required education.
A High School Diploma or GED is required when substituting professional-level work experience in lieu of educational experience.
At the discretion of the Economic Development Director, an advanced degree in Business, Public Administration / Policy, Urban Affairs, Economics, Marketing, Communication, or other complementary field may substitute for up to two years of professional experience.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking and writing preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULEMonday-Friday, 8AM-5PM, with some weekends and evenings as needed
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.
