Director of Economic Development
19 days ago
Prescott
Job Description ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT City Manager's Office Pay Range: $163,690 to $201,464 DOE FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Open Range Deadline to Apply: 04/13/2026 Benefits Summary: Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees: • A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching, • Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment, • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year, • Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, • Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans, • Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details Directs the staff, budget, resources, and operations of the Economic Development Department. Essential Duties: • Manages the Economic Development department including staff, consultants, budgets, services, projects, and programs., • Promotes business attraction, retention, expansion, and diversification., • Works with City leadership to establish goals, strategies, and objectives for economic development. Plans, assigns, and oversees work to achieve established goals., • Supervises, hires, trains, develops, and evaluates personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies and expand capabilities; and implements incentives and discipline in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws., • Provides visionary, innovative leadership which encourages and recognizes creativity, innovation and flexibility at all levels of the department and programs., • Provides advice and counsel., • Plans, designs, operates, reviews, monitors and guides the continued improvement of departmental projects and programs. Seeks to improve return on investment, where appropriate., • Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to employees and the general public as required; responds to public inquiries and coordinates regularly with appropriate internal staff with appropriate political sensitivity and respect for proprietary business information., • Facilitates meetings with staff, internal departments, committees, and/or other applicable groups. May serve or participate on various committees, teams and/or with external agencies. Prepares and gives presentations to a variety of audiences., • Works collaboratively to develop marketing plans, materials, and information to promote business attraction, retention, and expansion., • Travels to recruitment, educational, and networking events to learn best practices and to keep Prescott in the mind of potential new businesses., • Develops lasting relationships and partnerships. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Economic Development, or related field. Five (5) years of recent experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements: Possess an Arizona driver's license in good standing. Employee Core Beliefs: City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of leadership principles and managerial practices and techniques to successfully supervise, develop, and empower staff., • Knowledge of key economic development principles and methods., • Knowledge of marketing principles and public relations techniques., • Knowledge of destination marketing organizations and their role in the community., • Knowledge of federal, state, and City laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to gathering and disseminating public information., • Knowledge of budgeting and finance principles and practices., • Knowledge of project management principles and practices., • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices., • Skill in supervising, leading, and developing staff., • Skill in directing, developing, managing, identifying, communicating and carrying out the objectives of the department., • Skill in interpreting and applying complex principles, methods and practices related to economic development., • Skill in using computers and related software applications., • Skill in interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations., • Skill in solving problems and proposing sound alternatives., • Skill in communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, elected officials, and other interested parties., • Ability to establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with public and private sector representatives, elected officials, department heads, employees, media representatives, professional groups, and the general public., • Ability to analyze, develop, and conduct research and surveys, • Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion., • Ability to work independently., • Work is performed in a standard City office and sometimes out in the community., • Safely and effectively performs required duties and safely operates required equipment and City vehicle as needed., • Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates, both in person and over the telephone., • Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: • Drug screening, • Motor vehicle records check 201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: Website: Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213 When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro