City of Fate
The Director of Economic Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the City’s Economic Development Department, including the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 (MDD) and the Fate Public Facilities Corporation (PFC). This position drives efforts to enhance the city’s economic growth by attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses, overseeing downtown development, and managing tourism and community events. This position manages large‑scale development projects and coordinates citywide economic initiatives with external partners and agencies.
View Position Brochure: https://www.fatetx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5069/Executive-Level-Brochure---ED-112425-1
Develops and implements short‑ and long‑term strategies for the City’s economic development goals, aligning them with City Council objectives and regional economic trends.
Leads efforts to attract new businesses to Fate through proactive marketing and relationship building, while developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses.
Manages the City’s Coworking Space “The Hub”, Tourism, Marketing, and Downtown Development, ensuring effective operation and alignment with economic goals.
Act as a primary liaison to businesses, developers, investors, realtors, and local agencies. Leads presentations and promotional activities to showcase Fate as a prime location for economic opportunities.
Oversees the development and management of departmental budgets. Identifies and secures funding opportunities, including grants and private investments, to support economic initiatives.
Assists the Assistant City Manager in developing policies, strategic plans, and program goals for MDD and PFC. Proposes policy changes to enhance business development, land use planning, and infrastructure improvement.
Oversees key development projects, coordinating with public and private stakeholders. Ensures timely completion, adherence to budget, and strategic alignment with City goals.
Conducts market research, analyze data, and create reports to assess the feasibility and economic impact of potential projects. Presents findings to City Council, MDD, and PFC boards.
Builds strongandproductiverelationshipswithappropriatepublicagenciesatthe local, state, and federal levels.
Supervises employees, including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, training employees, and making recommendations regarding hiring, promoting, disciplining, and/or dismissing employees.
Prepares staff reports, develops recommendations and summarizes issues for presentation to the MDD and City Council.
Attends and facilitates public meetings and workshops, many of which occur in the evening.
Representsthecommunitytoimportantconstituenciesatthelocal,state,andnational levels, as directed; speakeffectivelyontheprogram’sdirectionsandwork.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in economic development, marketing, public administration, urban planning, business administration, or related field. A master’s degree or Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in economic development, including a leadership role managing programs and supervising staff. Experience with municipal economic development and working with public‑private partnerships is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.
A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
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View Position Brochure: https://www.fatetx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5069/Executive-Level-Brochure---ED-112425-1
Develops and implements short‑ and long‑term strategies for the City’s economic development goals, aligning them with City Council objectives and regional economic trends.
Leads efforts to attract new businesses to Fate through proactive marketing and relationship building, while developing programs to retain and expand existing businesses.
Manages the City’s Coworking Space “The Hub”, Tourism, Marketing, and Downtown Development, ensuring effective operation and alignment with economic goals.
Act as a primary liaison to businesses, developers, investors, realtors, and local agencies. Leads presentations and promotional activities to showcase Fate as a prime location for economic opportunities.
Oversees the development and management of departmental budgets. Identifies and secures funding opportunities, including grants and private investments, to support economic initiatives.
Assists the Assistant City Manager in developing policies, strategic plans, and program goals for MDD and PFC. Proposes policy changes to enhance business development, land use planning, and infrastructure improvement.
Oversees key development projects, coordinating with public and private stakeholders. Ensures timely completion, adherence to budget, and strategic alignment with City goals.
Conducts market research, analyze data, and create reports to assess the feasibility and economic impact of potential projects. Presents findings to City Council, MDD, and PFC boards.
Builds strongandproductiverelationshipswithappropriatepublicagenciesatthe local, state, and federal levels.
Supervises employees, including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, training employees, and making recommendations regarding hiring, promoting, disciplining, and/or dismissing employees.
Prepares staff reports, develops recommendations and summarizes issues for presentation to the MDD and City Council.
Attends and facilitates public meetings and workshops, many of which occur in the evening.
Representsthecommunitytoimportantconstituenciesatthelocal,state,andnational levels, as directed; speakeffectivelyontheprogram’sdirectionsandwork.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in economic development, marketing, public administration, urban planning, business administration, or related field. A master’s degree or Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in economic development, including a leadership role managing programs and supervising staff. Experience with municipal economic development and working with public‑private partnerships is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.
A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
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