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Division Director, Economic Development

Salary

$99,843.21 - $149,764.82 Annually

Location

Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-0506

Department

Development - Community Standards

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to develop, implement and manage an innovative economic development plan and strategies to promote and support the growth, expansion, and retention of businesses within the City of Boynton Beach.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Develops the City's comprehensive economic development plan including data on business conditions, attraction and retention strategies and goals, neighborhood commercial development opportunities, international, national and other marketing plans, strategies for securing private investment in the City's economic development projects, and the development of financing proposals, loans, or grant programs.

Coordinates with the Department Director, City management, other City departments, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and other public, private and non-profit agencies and groups to identify economic development goals, strategies, and projects to enhance economic development, promote business retention and development, and promote job creation in the City.

Manages and coordinates the planning and implementation of the Economic Development Work Programs including business attraction, retention, job creation, business assistance, marketing and related functions.

Leads all operations of the Economic Development program, including program development and administration, staffing, budget management, coordination of capital projects, and office operations.

Supervises Economic Development staff.

Develops and administers economic development incentive programs.

Acts as liaison with private and public stakeholders to promote the City's economic development plan goals, strategies, and projects.

Develops and fosters relationships with local business owners to help in business retention and growth throughout the community.

Meets with representatives of local lending institutions and advises them of economic development projects to solicit their support and participation.

Establishes and executes marketing campaigns to attract new businesses to the City.

Develops strategies to create an entrepreneurial climate with the goal of increasing the tax base for the City.

Prepares reports on economic development trends, opportunities, and threats to the City's economic health.

Provides review of economic development financial proposals for reasonableness and feasibility.

Responsible for assisting City departments with building business partnerships, public/private partnerships, trust and credibility throughout the community.

Interacts with a wide array of organizations to build awareness of the City's small business and corporations, and economic development programs.

Serves as liaison and City Economic Development representative with the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Palm Beach County Economic Development Office, Palm Beach County Economic Development Council, Palm Beach County Business Development Board, and others as assigned.

Attends industry related meetings, serves on committees, and makes speeches or presentations as needed.

Maintains comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field and five (5) years progressively responsible experience in economic development program design, execution and management; one (1) year of supervisory experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field.

Supplemental Information

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development including finance and incentive finance, commercial revitalization, business and workforce development, job attraction and retention programs.

Knowledge of Federal, State, and public/private funding sources for the promotion and funding of economic development goals, strategies and projects.

Knowledge of City, State, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances governing economic development programs and practices.

Knowledge of negotiation and conflict resolution techniques and strategies.

Knowledge of research methods and techniques, and the ability to use available sources of information.

Skill in preparing effective verbal and written communications.

Skill in negotiating consensus and agreement with a variety of vendors, contract providers, and grant recipients.

Demonstrated expertise in the ability to plan, develop and implement an economic development, attraction and retention program.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, business owners, leaders and community groups, and City employees.

Ability to analyze and identify key information from large amounts of data.

Ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of professional and clerical staff.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE :

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Student Loan Forgiveness

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Care Plan

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Accidental Death and

Dismemberment Insurance

• City Pension Plan

• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 457 Savings Plan (three options)

• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation

• Bonus Vacation Hours

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

• Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)

• On-site Training Program

• Wellness Program

• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans

• Credit Union

• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• Direct Deposit

• Social Security

Student Loan Forgiveness

Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance

The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance

Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans

The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans

Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability

The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation

All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)

The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program

The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

CreditUnion

All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

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Have you obtained a Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Economics, Urban Planning, or closely-related?

• Economics

• Public Administration

• Business Administration

• Marketing

• Urban Planning

• Closely related Field

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  Please select how many years of direct experience you have in supervisory responsibilities.

• I do not have any direct experience in supervisory responsibilities.

• I have less than five (5) years of direct experience in supervisory responsibilities.

• I have more than five (5) years but less than seven (7) years of direct experience in supervisory responsibilities.

• I have seven (7) or more years of direct experience in supervisory responsibilities,

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  Do you have five (5) years progressively responsible experience in economic development program design, execution and management

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Boynton Beach

Address

100 E. Ocean Ave

City Hall - Human Resources

Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

Phone

5617426275

5617426275

Website

http://www.boynton-beach.org

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