Director of Economic and International Development

The City of El Paso, Texas is seeking an innovative leader with proven interest in building and maintaining relationships with other organizations and economic development practitioners and who is able to effectively communicate with groups and individuals, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, businesses, supervisors, employees and the general public. An individual that is able to set a positive example of competence, professionalism, energy and work ethic to the organization.ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, manage and direct economic development programs, projects and initiatives, setting clear goals, objectives, and associated metrics of performance. Involves: Cultivate and strengthen the City's formal and informal partnerships with external organizations charged with implementing City and regional marketing, downtown redevelopment, business recruitment, business retention, and business expansion programs; develop, lead, and manage the City's redevelopment program tied to its mass transit system (RTS and trolley); facilitate technology-based economic development; foster entrepreneurship and small business growth; sustainability based economic development; and develop sector- or cluster-specific projects or initiatives that strengthen the City and region's economic base (e.g., the Medical Center of the Americas initiative). Develop and coordinate the implementation of a strategic economic development plan that aligns with the City's comprehensive plan and with economic development functions delegated to external organizations.Formulate and oversee analysis of City and regional economic, market, demographic, and social trends to facilitate integrated economic and physical development planning, and develop effective partnerships with external think tanks to collaboratively undertake such work, as appropriate. Administer the City's development incentives programs, including fiscal and economic impact and cost-benefit analyses. Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for programs and projects relating to redevelopment of underutilized areas. Solicit development proposals from private development companies. Coordinate development and redevelopment activities with public officials, public and private organizations, committees, city employees, and manage and solicit public private partnerships. In coordination with other development-related departments, explore ways to improve City economic development and contribute to regional economic development efforts by developing plans and initiatives that are new and innovative. Coordinate with other departments and external organizations as appropriate to communicate the City's initiatives and accomplishments in economic development to local, regional, national, and international audiences.Plan, design, implement, and review division short and long-term goals and priorities. Involves: Manage priorities and progress of projects and activities. Gather, compile, research and analyze data needed to develop periodic reports regarding division activities, accomplishments and goals. Deliver presentations. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, process and procedures necessary to provide economic development services. Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the division's goals and objectives. Assist in development of budget. Monitor and approve expenditures.Supervise directly and through subordinate supervisors. Involves: Participate, authorize, or approve the hiring of staff. Schedule, assign, and review work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. As appointing authority, interview applicants and recommend hire, terminate, transfer, discipline, and assign merit pay or other employee status changes.QualificationsThis position requires a master's or bachelor's degree in policy analysis, business or public administration, economics, urban or regional planning, urban design, or a related field, plus six (6) years of professional experience in economic development, trade development, international trade, technology-based economic development and entrepreneurship support, sustainability based economic development, or commercial or residential real estate development, including three (3) years supervisory experience.The selected candidate must possess a Texas Class "C" driver's license or equivalent from another state. Residency within the El Paso city limits is required. Additionally, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesApplication of comprehensive knowledge of economic development, urban redevelopment, business services, and public services.Application of comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the economic development and redevelopment processes and concerns, public participation techniques and economic development issues.Application of considerable knowledge of city, state and federal incentives, grants, acts and regulations.Application of considerable knowledge of commercial and/or mixed real estate management.Application of considerable knowledge of budget preparation and standard general and fiscal administration policies and practices.Application of considerable knowledge of management and supervisory principles and techniques.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, coworkers, department heads, officials, customers, regulatory agencies and the general public.Assess objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate.Clear concise oral and written communication to prepare and present comprehensive reports to, Council, City management, businesses and the general public.Methods and techniques of statistical data collection and analysis.Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.Application ProcessQualified candidates please submit your application, cover letter and resume online at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpasoThis position is open until filled; interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by October 15, 2024. For more information, please email salamancae@elpasotexas.gov or call 915-212-1244.

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