Job Summary

The Director of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization (EDUR) is responsible and accountable for leadership and management of the department, including its personnel, budget, and resources. As a member of the City's Executive Leadership Team and in collaboration with all City departments, the Director is responsible for the development and deployment of established goals, objectives, and tasks of EDUR. Responsibilities of the department include the development, update, and execution of the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan, serving as a liaison between the City, business/industry, governmental agencies, area business and development entities, retaining and recruiting businesses, expanding operations, business data, and economic resource development, and supporting workforce development initiatives and partnerships.

Experience, Education, and Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, planning, public or business administration, or related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in progressively responsible positions in an economic development, redevelopment or planning agency, or related private sector experience.
• Experience with mediation, conflict resolution, and effective problem solving.
• Demonstrated success working in a community with demographics similar to the City of Greeley.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Knowledge of fiscal impact and community analysis software.
• Knowledge with the use of maps, charts, and other graphic tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.