Economic Development Specialist - Joliet

TITLE: Economic Development Specialist (Position Code #1012)

SALARY: This role’s targeted salary is $70,000-$85,000.

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Under general supervision, promotes the development and redevelopment of the City by leveraging private sector investment, offering public sector inducements, and soliciting grants from federal, state, and philanthropic entities; analyzes economic development projects and manages the implementation of these projects. This position performs advanced level economic development duties for the City involving high-level client interaction, collaborative partnerships, technical assignments, and financial analysis. Assists the Economic Development Director with activities related to business attraction, business retention, marketing, development research and other tasks to enhance the City’s economic and employment base.

Full description and application available here.

Senior Economic Development Specialist - Joliet

TITLE: Senior Economic Development Specialist

SALARY: $85,000- $105,000 (Targeted salary range, based on experience)

DEPARTMENT: Community Development

DIVISION: Economic Development

Under general supervision, promotes the development and redevelopment of the City by leveraging private sector investment, offering public sector inducements, and soliciting grants from federal, state, and philanthropic entities; analyzes economic development projects and manages the implementation of these projects. This position performs advanced level economic development duties for the City involving high-level client interaction, collaborative partnerships, technical assignments, and financial analysis. Assists the Economic Development Director with activities related to business attraction, business retention, marketing, development research and other tasks to enhance the City’s economic and employment base.

Full description and application available here. 

Economic Development Specialist City of Madison, WI

Economic Development Specialist
City of  Madison, WI
The City of Madison is seeking a motivated and experienced economic development professional to plan and implement key strategic initiatives focused on building a stronger, more innovative, and more inclusive local economy. Madison's Economic Development Specialist manages key long range projects, analyzes data, researches policy, conducts outreach, and keeps a finger on the pulse of emerging opportunities and challenges facing the City's rapidly changing economy.

With exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, this individual will coordinate key ongoing long range projects, work with colleagues across City departments on strategies to expand economic opportunity in the City, and lead the implementation of projects identified in the City's recently-updated Economic Development Strategy.

Qualified candidates will have at least five years of responsible and varied professional experience in the area of project management and/or economic development. Candidates should also have experience in policy research and development, either through work or education.

To obtain more detailed information and to apply for this position, please visit our website atwww.cityofmadison.com/hr. Applications are due no later than August 28, 2016.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE Mid II (4-8 years) $69,731.48 - $84,184.36 Annually

Community and Economic Development Director - City of Rock Island, IL

Community and Economic Development Director
City of Rock Island, IL

The City of Rock Island is recruiting for an experienced Community and Economic Development Driector to supervise and manage the Community and Economic Development Department.

Rock Island has a population of 39,684 residents and is located in western Illinois along the Mississippi River. Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, make up the metro area called the “Quad Cities” with a population of 436,672.

This is highly responsible professional, administrative, and management work planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Community and Economic Development Department.

Work involves responsibility for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the City's Planning and Redevelopment Division, Economic Development Division, and Inspections Division in furtherance of City Council goals and adopted policies. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and office support staff. Work is performed under administrative direction of the City Manager, who reviews through conferences and reports for overall effectiveness. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, or other related field (Master's degree is preferred); with at least 7 years of progressively responsible community development experience that includes a minimum of five years of significant supervisory experience. Must have solid knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and statues that apply strong leadership, project management skills, and proficiency with computer office applications. A history of innovative thinking, contract administration, prior position advancements and a commitment to continued education are highly desirable.

The City offers an excellent fringe benefit package which includes pension, major medical, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, car allowance, health club membership and also contributes 5 percent of salary to ICMA’s 457-deferred compensation plan.

Possession of a valid Class D Illinois vehicle operator's license or an equivalent license issued by the employee's state of residence. Selected candidates must meet a residency requirement, which includes the City of Rock Island, IL. Must pass a physical, background check and substance screening.

Applications (including resumes and cover letters) will be accepted only through the online application process until filled at the city’s website: www.rigov.org. Emailed, mailed or hand delivered resumes or applications will not be accepted. An online application must be completed to be considered for the position. Applicant confidentiality will be protected through the recruitment process.

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years) $71,968 - $111,644.00

CEO - Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium - Jefferson, WI

CEO / Executive Director
Glacial Heritage Development Partnership / Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium
Jefferson, WI

The Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium (JCEDC), including the member communities of Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Waterloo, Watertown, and Whitewater, was founded more than a decade ago to proactively drive area (county area pop: 108,000) economic growth. In recent years, JCEDC leadership has evaluated and concluded that the right approach is for the public sector to partner with and engage the private sector in developing, funding and implementing a dynamic new strategic initiative focused on (1) workforce development, (2) growth in businesses / jobs / capital investment, and (3) marketing / tourism.

Accordingly, JCEDC is underway in creating a private-public nonprofit corporation, the “Glacial Heritage Development Partnership” (GHDP), which will include a private sector board, and which will lead and coordinate the area’s economic development efforts. The plan is for an expanded JCEDC staff to manage implementation of GHDP’s / JCEDC’s $4.1 million 5-year plan (“2017-2021 Strategic Initiative”), and for the organization to be funded by private and public sector investors. JCEDC recently concluded a successful funding feasibility study, and intends to move forward expeditiously with a campaign to secure private sector funding to supplement the existing public sector budget. GHDP / JCEDC have commenced a search for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization as it evolves to become a full and strong private-public partnership.

Position Description
The CEO / Executive Director (“CEO”) will serve as the lead economic development executive for Jefferson County and report to the GHDP and JCEDC Boards and the County Administrator. The CEO will oversee all day-to-day GHDP / JCEDC operations, financial matters, implementation of Board decisions, and continued development and refinement of GHDP’s / JCEDC’s strategic initiative. The CEO will implement strategies in support of the 2017-2021 Initiative’s three goals and ensure that GHDP / JCEDC achieves its mission to drive economic and community development in the Jefferson County area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the GHDP / JCEDC Strategic Initiative and make needed adjustments with the Boards’ / County’s concurrence
• Directly implement varied tactics in support of (1) workforce development, (2) growth in businesses / jobs / capital investment, and (3) marketing / tourism
• Establish and maintain a highly effective GHDP / JCEDC web site and social media presence
• Direct, administer, and promote the County’s revolving loan programs
• Build relationships with GHDP / JCEDC partners: county member communities, neighboring counties, and local, regional, state, and national economic development allies
• Build relationships with GHDP’s / JCEDC’s investors via a highly effective “investor relations” program
• Track progress toward Initiative goals and communicate progress to GHDP / JCEDC stakeholders
• Manage GHDP / JCEDC finances and ensure financial stability of the organization
• Manage GHDP / JCEDC staff work and personnel issues as they arise
• Manage coordination of Boards and Committees

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree highly preferred
• Minimum of five years experience or more in the economic development field; experience with capital campaigns or similar initiatives highly desired
• CEcD or comparable certification required within 18 months of employment
• Comprehensive understanding of economic development theory and practice
• Existing relationships with other economic development professionals and organizations that might be of assistance to GHDP
• Proven track record in economic development with documented results
• Strong leadership and communications skills
• Previous supervisory / management experience, preferably as one of the top staff leaders at another economic development organization
• Ability to navigate varied business / political climates and situations
• Limited regional and national travel required, including overnight travel

Compensation, Benefits, Residency
The annual starting salary range is $100,000 – $120,000, inclusive of a bonus up to $15,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The GHDP CEO will receive the standard benefits offered by Jefferson County. Details are available upon request. There is no residency requirement for this position; however, the GHDP CEO / JCEDC Executive Director needs to be active and engaged in the greater Jefferson County community.

How to Apply
Please submit an application, resume, and cover letter on-line at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov (see “Job Opportunities” on the right side of the home page) OR to Terri Palm, Human Resources, Jefferson County, at TerriP@jeffersoncountywi.gov (“CEO Application” in email subject line). The deadline to apply is Monday, July 12, 2016. GHDP / JCEDC intends to interview the most competitive candidates thereafter and welcome the new CEO by the end of August. References and a background check will be conducted on the final candidate(s).

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years)
$100,000-$120,000,inclusive of up to $15,000 bon

Director of Community & Economic Development - City Des Plaines, IL

Director of Community & Economic Development
City Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL (58,364) The City of Des Plaines is a vibrant, diverse collection of residential, commercial and industrial land uses strategically located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago near O’Hare International Airport. The City is seeking highly professional, energetic and accomplished candidates interested in serving as its next Director of Community and Economic Development. Des Plaines is home to a breadth of accessible, affordable and connected neighborhoods that are some of the city’s greatest assets. In Des Plaines, downtown high-rise condos take the stress out of living and commuting.

The Community and Economic Development Director can expect to work on maintaining the City’s vitality and momentum through business recruitment and retention and guide an engaged and supportive residential and business community. The Director is appointed by the City Manager. The Department includes 12 full time positions including planning, building and public health professionals.

Qualified individuals will be expected to have a minimum of seven years’ experience including a leadership position in a community development department of comparable complexity, preferably with demonstrated experience in economic development and a record for effective relationships with the business community. Position requires Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred with AICP designation a plus. Candidates should possess a team-oriented style of leadership; comprehensive knowledge of modern planning and economic development concepts, principles, strategies, practices, and techniques; a creative, problem-solving approach; well developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Starting salary $120,000+/-, depending on qualifications and experience. Residency is not required.

Please apply via our online application system at www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment. Please send résumé, cover letter, and contact information for 5 professional references by May 18, 2016 to Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHR USA. TEL: 847/380-3240.

SALARY RANGE: $120,000 +/-

CONTACT INFORMATION
Resource URL: http://www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment
Email: resume@govhrusa.com
Phone: 8473803240