City of Presque Isle
City Economic Development Director - Exceptional Benefits!
City of Presque Isle, Presque Isle, Maine, us, 04769
The City of Presque Isle, Maine is accepting applications for the position of Economic Development Director, which serves as an integral part of the leadership team. The Star City has a resident population of 9,000 and covers 72 square miles, and the City of Presque Isle makes significant contributions to the quality of life for its citizens.
The Economic Development Director is a public facing position working toward diversifying the City’s economic base and revitalizing the City. Duties include:
Establishing and maintaining close relationships with existing and potential businesses in the City to assist them in maintaining and expanding their operations or in relocating to the city.
Working with State and Federal agencies, including preparation of TIF, CDBG documents and federal loan and grant applications.
Coordinating the sale of City owned properties and related development in the City.
Creating strong relationships with business leaders, developers, merchants, bankers, State Agencies, Chamber of Commerce, University, HUD, EDA, and our Congressional and Legislative Delegation.
Managing the City's events.
Serving as Assistant City Manager, working on projects as assigned and backing up the City Manager.
Qualifications needed for this position include:
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of related management-level experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in business planning and development, including managerial work in government or private organizations.
Ability to address problems confronting the business, service and industrial firms of the community and also of those who could potentially locate to the City.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and coordinate departmental activities and programs with other municipal public and private agencies.
Effective public presentation skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The successful candidate must be able to successfully pass a thorough background check, including a credit check.
The position offers a comprehensive pay benefits package including:
Starting wage $77,376 - $97,760 based on experience.
Employee and family medical health coverage – the City pays 80% (currently over $9000/year) toward single coverage, and 70% (currently over $17,000) toward family coverage and provides a health reimbursement arrangement for deductibles and co-pays of up to $3600 for individual coverage and up to $7200 for family coverage.
Paid vacation, sick, 13.5 holidays, and two personal days per year.
Social Security PLUS Maine Public Employees Retirement System or ICMA 401(a)/457(b), with a City contribution from 7.0 - 9.9%.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,376.00 - $97,760.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Economic development: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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The Economic Development Director is a public facing position working toward diversifying the City’s economic base and revitalizing the City. Duties include:
Establishing and maintaining close relationships with existing and potential businesses in the City to assist them in maintaining and expanding their operations or in relocating to the city.
Working with State and Federal agencies, including preparation of TIF, CDBG documents and federal loan and grant applications.
Coordinating the sale of City owned properties and related development in the City.
Creating strong relationships with business leaders, developers, merchants, bankers, State Agencies, Chamber of Commerce, University, HUD, EDA, and our Congressional and Legislative Delegation.
Managing the City's events.
Serving as Assistant City Manager, working on projects as assigned and backing up the City Manager.
Qualifications needed for this position include:
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of related management-level experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in business planning and development, including managerial work in government or private organizations.
Ability to address problems confronting the business, service and industrial firms of the community and also of those who could potentially locate to the City.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and coordinate departmental activities and programs with other municipal public and private agencies.
Effective public presentation skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The successful candidate must be able to successfully pass a thorough background check, including a credit check.
The position offers a comprehensive pay benefits package including:
Starting wage $77,376 - $97,760 based on experience.
Employee and family medical health coverage – the City pays 80% (currently over $9000/year) toward single coverage, and 70% (currently over $17,000) toward family coverage and provides a health reimbursement arrangement for deductibles and co-pays of up to $3600 for individual coverage and up to $7200 for family coverage.
Paid vacation, sick, 13.5 holidays, and two personal days per year.
Social Security PLUS Maine Public Employees Retirement System or ICMA 401(a)/457(b), with a City contribution from 7.0 - 9.9%.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,376.00 - $97,760.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Economic development: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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