Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Economic and Community Development Director - City of Bessemer
Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Bessemer, Alabama, us, 35021
Overview
The City of Bessemer is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Economic and Community Development Director to lead the strategic planning, management, and administration of the City’s economic and community development initiatives. This executive-level position is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing programs that promote sustainable growth, economic vitality, and community enrichment. The Director will conduct research and assess the feasibility, impact, and long-term effectiveness of various development programs, ensuring alignment with the City's goals and priorities. The role requires a results-driven leader capable of fostering collaborative relationships across departments, external agencies, and stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Mayor and provides leadership and oversight to departmental and program staff, ensuring objectives are met and outcomes are achieved efficiently and effectively. Base pay range $74,089.00/yr - $114,920.00/yr Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning, management, and administration of the City’s economic and community development initiatives. Evaluate, recommend, and implement programs that promote sustainable growth, economic vitality, and community enrichment. Conduct research and assess the feasibility, impact, and long-term effectiveness of development programs, ensuring alignment with City goals and priorities. Foster collaborative relationships across departments, external agencies, and stakeholders. Provide leadership and oversight to departmental and program staff, ensuring objectives are met and outcomes are achieved efficiently and effectively. Minimum Qualifications
Experience maintaining an annual operating budget of a government or private organization of at least $300,000. Experience recruiting and attracting businesses, offices, and/or retail locations to an urban area. Experience obtaining, allocating, and managing federal funds (i.e., HUD, CDGB, and revolving loans). Experience writing grant proposals (i.e., submitting plans, searching for data and resources, writing and packaging a proposal, submitting a proposal). Experience conducting negotiations with businesses and/or government officials. Experience overseeing community-wide housing development and rehabilitation projects (e.g., demolition, reconstruction, refurbishment of existing houses, buildings, or neighborhoods). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field related to economic and/or community development (e.g., economics, urban planning, business). Certification related to economic and/or community development (e.g., IEDC, CEcD, etc.).
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The City of Bessemer is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Economic and Community Development Director to lead the strategic planning, management, and administration of the City’s economic and community development initiatives. This executive-level position is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing programs that promote sustainable growth, economic vitality, and community enrichment. The Director will conduct research and assess the feasibility, impact, and long-term effectiveness of various development programs, ensuring alignment with the City's goals and priorities. The role requires a results-driven leader capable of fostering collaborative relationships across departments, external agencies, and stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Mayor and provides leadership and oversight to departmental and program staff, ensuring objectives are met and outcomes are achieved efficiently and effectively. Base pay range $74,089.00/yr - $114,920.00/yr Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning, management, and administration of the City’s economic and community development initiatives. Evaluate, recommend, and implement programs that promote sustainable growth, economic vitality, and community enrichment. Conduct research and assess the feasibility, impact, and long-term effectiveness of development programs, ensuring alignment with City goals and priorities. Foster collaborative relationships across departments, external agencies, and stakeholders. Provide leadership and oversight to departmental and program staff, ensuring objectives are met and outcomes are achieved efficiently and effectively. Minimum Qualifications
Experience maintaining an annual operating budget of a government or private organization of at least $300,000. Experience recruiting and attracting businesses, offices, and/or retail locations to an urban area. Experience obtaining, allocating, and managing federal funds (i.e., HUD, CDGB, and revolving loans). Experience writing grant proposals (i.e., submitting plans, searching for data and resources, writing and packaging a proposal, submitting a proposal). Experience conducting negotiations with businesses and/or government officials. Experience overseeing community-wide housing development and rehabilitation projects (e.g., demolition, reconstruction, refurbishment of existing houses, buildings, or neighborhoods). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field related to economic and/or community development (e.g., economics, urban planning, business). Certification related to economic and/or community development (e.g., IEDC, CEcD, etc.).
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