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Economic Development Manager, Housing and Retail

exempt Grade 51

City of Muskogee

Created 2/2024

CLASS TITLE: Economic Development Manager, Housing and Retail

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

Directs and manages the growth and development of the municipality within the limits of City ordinances and state statutes. This position develops, organizes and implements a comprehensive economic and community development strategic plan to promote the growth of the Citys economic base, assists in the retention and expansion of existing businesses, supervises retail development consultants and vigorously seeks out new opportunities for the City. The major emphasis of this position will be to develop retail and affordable housing initiatives geared toward increasing additional retail sales and housing to meet the needs of all elements of the workforce. Work is performed under general direction and is subject to administrative review.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

Supervises the activities and operation related to economic development with an emphasis on business retention and attraction, retail and residential development, Brownfield redevelopment and entrepreneurial enhancement.

Proposes strategic initiatives/programs to attract retail and residential development; monitors local, state and federal legislation relating to economic development.

Responsible for establishing, maintaining and coordinating working relationships with federal, state, county and regional agencies involved in economic development, workforce education and training and retail consultants. Works in close coordination with the Planning and Community Development Department, City-County Port Authority, Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Muskogee and other organizations as directed by the City Manager.

Implements, administers and/or assists in the development of joint economic development districts, tax incentive financing projects, business incentive programs, cooperative economic development agreements and urban renewal areas.

Involved in the preparation and submission of applications for local, federal and state assistance, grants or incentives and ensures that such applications are materially and technically adequate and will administer or assist in the administration of such grants.

Assists developers or potential new businesses in site analysis including development of demographic, tax, utility, zoning and other related information.

Serves on the Subdivision Review Committee to assist and implement the economic and residential development.

Prepares and presents marketing presentations, conducts tours, meets with new and existing business representatives, responds to businesses interested in relocating to or expanding in the city.

Evaluates appropriate public participation and negotiates the Citys position in public-private partnerships as directed by the City Manager.

Develops, revises and administers the Citys land banking and surplus property program.

Prepares staff reports, informational items and agenda items for Finance Committee, Public Works Committee, City Council and others as required.

Presents oral and written reports/presentations to City agencies, City Council, economic development interest groups and other interested parties including the general public.

Operates office equipment such as fax machines, copiers and phone systems and uses computer for spreadsheets, word processing, database management and other applications; learns to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.

Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.

Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as i llustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Economic Development Manager, Housing and Retail reports directly to the City Manager.

Economic Development Manager, Housing and Retail does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in urban planning, public administration, urban affairs or closely