Job Description
The Town of Yarmouth is searching for an Economic Development Program Manager to join our team.
Working under the general direction of the Assistant Town Administrator, the Economic Development Program Manager performs high level professional, and technical planning tasks requiring significant independent judgement in formulating and recommending economic development plans, strategies and vision for the Town?s economic development program, including the recruitment, growth and retention of local businesses. . Provides critical staff leadership in implementing and carrying out the economic vision of the Town in working with diverse independent individuals, groups and agencies. Responsible for grant writing and administration to support program implementation and to stimulate business and infrastructure development. Serves as the key spokesperson for economic development efforts.
Requires a high degree of independent, varied and complex work requiring a thorough knowledge of a wide range of statutes and regulations relating to economic development, business finance, planning and land use regulation. Independently exercises judgement and initiative in carrying out functions of critical importance addressing priority community needs and in responding to inquiries in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures. Errors could result in serious delay or loss of services, poor public relations, degradation of the economic integrity of the community, legal ramifications, and significant monetary loss to the town.
Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in public administration, economics, urban or regional planning, or related field; Master?s degree preferred.
Minimum three years planning or economic development experience at the local, regional or state level; combination of private and public sector experience desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability, and Skill:
Knowledge: General knowledge of: Economic development principles applicable to local government; Principles and practices of land use planning public; commercial real estate and office administration. Through on the job learning, develops thorough knowledge of local government practices related to economic development and of land use planning and permitting regulations applicable to Yarmouth.
Ability: Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively in oral, graphic and written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, board/committee members, public sector officials, the business community, community groups, and the general public.
Skill: Superior communication skills, both oral and written. Good analytical and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships with patrons and staff.
Physical Requirements
Minimal physical effort is generally required for work performed in the office. Light to moderate physical effort is occasionally required in the performance of field investigations. Occasionally required to walk and stand for extended periods of time during field investigations. Site inspections require the general ability to identify and distinguish colors, peripherals, and distances. Ability to speak, hear, read and operate a keyboard.
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