Community Redevelopment Agency
Director of Economic Development – City of Eustis
Community Redevelopment Agency, Eustis, Florida, United States, 32726
Director of Economic Development – City of Eustis
Salary Information
$82,116.38 to $122,065.35 annually depending upon qualification; excellent benefits. Only applicants with the most job-related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Following a thorough background investigation including a criminal history and driver’s license check, the candidate will be given a conditional offer of employment. The final candidate may be required to pass a drug test and medical exam, if applicable for the position.The City of Eustis, Florida, is accepting applications for its Economic Development Director. The Economic Development Director is a key position reporting directly to the City Manager and the City is seeking an energetic individual with successful experience. This director must be an astute strategist who can establish relationships, build networks, and generate resources to meet the needs of local business. This highly responsible, self-directed position will have the unique and exciting opportunity to create and maintain a premier place to live, work and play in Central Florida. The Director serves as the City’s Administrator to the Eustis Downtown and East Town Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The Director of Economic Development also supervises the Public Relations Coordinator.Essential Job Functions
Directs the City’s economic development planning and implementation;Provides a high level of customer service using a proactive approach towards solving problems and expediting development;Develops and maintains professional relationships with local organizations associated with area economic development;Develops targeted markets for business development;Provides local industry support by developing relationships with local businesses;Evaluates local resources, needs, goals, and opportunities in the area;Leverages finances from the public and private sectors to attract new businesses;Facilitates business partnerships;Markets City-owned buildings and land;Makes presentations to the City Commission, CRA Board and community organizations;Coordinates the operation of the CRA and prepares the CRA annual report;Attends public meetings to provide information regarding economic development;Develops citizen goodwill and positive public relations;Writes reports and makes presentations;Provides accurate demographic information and monitors the economy;Tracks vacant industrial sites and facilities inventory;Provides business familiarization tours for potential new businesses;Networks existing business and conducts regular visitation;Administers and manages incentive and loan programs;Attends professional workshops and conferences;Promotes the City and its activities;Assists the City in preparation for and aftermath of emergencies;Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, or related field, is required; Master’s degree highly desirable; supplemented by extensive (i.e. 5 years or more), progressively responsible, and successful professional experience in economic development and community redevelopment/development are essential. A valid Florida Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is also required as a condition of initial and continued employment.Working Hours
Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, employee must have flexibility in schedule with ability to work on-call, as required, including nights, weekends and holidays.Physical Demands
Some light physical effort is required: sitting for long periods; frequent walking, sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending; good finger/hand dexterity & hand/eye coordination; good eyesight, hearing, & speech; working in adverse environmental conditions periodically; regular driving of vehicle.Contact Information
Human Resources DepartmentCity of EustisPhysical Address: 109-A East Orange AvenuePhone number: 352-483-5472Email address: personnel@ci.eustis.fl.usApplications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date as listed above.The City of Eustis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factor protected by law.
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Salary Information
$82,116.38 to $122,065.35 annually depending upon qualification; excellent benefits. Only applicants with the most job-related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Following a thorough background investigation including a criminal history and driver’s license check, the candidate will be given a conditional offer of employment. The final candidate may be required to pass a drug test and medical exam, if applicable for the position.The City of Eustis, Florida, is accepting applications for its Economic Development Director. The Economic Development Director is a key position reporting directly to the City Manager and the City is seeking an energetic individual with successful experience. This director must be an astute strategist who can establish relationships, build networks, and generate resources to meet the needs of local business. This highly responsible, self-directed position will have the unique and exciting opportunity to create and maintain a premier place to live, work and play in Central Florida. The Director serves as the City’s Administrator to the Eustis Downtown and East Town Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The Director of Economic Development also supervises the Public Relations Coordinator.Essential Job Functions
Directs the City’s economic development planning and implementation;Provides a high level of customer service using a proactive approach towards solving problems and expediting development;Develops and maintains professional relationships with local organizations associated with area economic development;Develops targeted markets for business development;Provides local industry support by developing relationships with local businesses;Evaluates local resources, needs, goals, and opportunities in the area;Leverages finances from the public and private sectors to attract new businesses;Facilitates business partnerships;Markets City-owned buildings and land;Makes presentations to the City Commission, CRA Board and community organizations;Coordinates the operation of the CRA and prepares the CRA annual report;Attends public meetings to provide information regarding economic development;Develops citizen goodwill and positive public relations;Writes reports and makes presentations;Provides accurate demographic information and monitors the economy;Tracks vacant industrial sites and facilities inventory;Provides business familiarization tours for potential new businesses;Networks existing business and conducts regular visitation;Administers and manages incentive and loan programs;Attends professional workshops and conferences;Promotes the City and its activities;Assists the City in preparation for and aftermath of emergencies;Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, or related field, is required; Master’s degree highly desirable; supplemented by extensive (i.e. 5 years or more), progressively responsible, and successful professional experience in economic development and community redevelopment/development are essential. A valid Florida Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is also required as a condition of initial and continued employment.Working Hours
Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, employee must have flexibility in schedule with ability to work on-call, as required, including nights, weekends and holidays.Physical Demands
Some light physical effort is required: sitting for long periods; frequent walking, sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending; good finger/hand dexterity & hand/eye coordination; good eyesight, hearing, & speech; working in adverse environmental conditions periodically; regular driving of vehicle.Contact Information
Human Resources DepartmentCity of EustisPhysical Address: 109-A East Orange AvenuePhone number: 352-483-5472Email address: personnel@ci.eustis.fl.usApplications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date as listed above.The City of Eustis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factor protected by law.
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