Economic Development Manager

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Economic Development Manager. The Office of Economic and Small Business Development is looking for a dynamic and experienced Economic Development Manager to lead Broward County's economic development activities inclusive of entrepreneurship, workforce development, Broward Municipal Services District Redevelopment, Municipal and Chamber partners business development and international trade programs. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, this position will perform tasks necessary to facilitate relationships with community partners, with the purpose of growing the program and increasing the County’s economic development influence and reach. The County's economic development functions and programs have grown significantly in the last five to eight years and we are looking for an effective manager that will have the responsibility of leading, motivating, empowering and organizing the staff to provide innovative, effective, and efficient coordination of all economic development activities and programs. We are also seeking a manager who can propel our office and the county in the areas of economic development for the next decade and beyond. Excellent personal effectiveness, staff oversight, instruction, and empowerment along with time management skills are required to be able to manage multiple projects, with pressing deadlines and competing priorities.

General Description
Manages and coordinates economic development programs and initiatives for the County.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, urban planning, or closely related field.

Requires six (6) years in business development, business finance, marketing, and commercial development, including three (3) years of management experience or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
None.

Preferences

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Supervises and directs the activities of Economic Development Specialists; researches, develops and recommends economic development and redevelopment strategies, policy documents and programs related to target development areas, and industries.

Works and coordinates with internal agencies and the County's private sector economic development partner on development projects, special programs, and initiatives; reviews and analyzes economic development projects, incentives and tax-exempt financing requests, formulating recommendations for approval.

Manages the County's entrepreneur development program; acts as liaison to economic development groups and partners, attending meetings and presenting economic development plans and programs.

Provides information and directs technical assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs regarding economic development incentives and financing programs; works with municipal partners on special development and re-development district activities.

Performs contract administration activities for the County's contract with its private sector economic development partner; performs administrative duties including development, monitoring and reporting of section performance measures.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Financial Acumen

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  Manages Complexity

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  Strategic Mindset

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  Plans and Aligns

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  Ensures Accountability

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  Drives Results

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  Interpersonal Savvy

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  Builds Networks

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  Builds Effective Teams

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  Communicates Effectively

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  Persuades

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.