City of Largo · 2 months ago
Economic Development Coordinator
Largo City Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Largo invites you to join a team of creative and talented professionals committed to making Largo the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay! This role involves conducting economic development research, implementing programs, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders to promote economic growth in the city.
GovernmentGovTechNon Profit
Responsibilities
Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Ensures thoughtful risk-taking and a focus on achieving results in all activities
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
Prepares and makes reports, presentations, ordinances, resolutions and other documents to the City Commission, Community Redevelopment Agency, the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board, Community Development Advisory Board and other Boards as needed
Provides information to businesses on City, County, State and Federal or Private Economic and Community Development programs or workforce development programs
Provides information and assistance to businesses and the community regarding site selection location which may involve real estate, land use, taxes, buildings, infrastructure, natural resources, etc
Attends appropriate local and regional events associated with economic development, real estate development, etc
Drafts, markets and updates community profiles, demographic information, workforce and development facts and figures and other information to assist businesses in assessing data for site selection and growth project decisions
Serves as a representative for the City at Chamber of Commerce, community and economic development group meetings and events
From time to time may meet with business and development representatives in roundtable or community conversation formats to obtain feedback, community desires, and determine needs for programs, support activities, and policy making
Designs, organizes, markets and presents events, seminars, workshops, meetings, etc. to promote economic and community development activities
Provides technical assistance and serves as an advocate and ombudsman for businesses to identify and resolve business and permitting challenges
Develops, administers, monitors or evaluates economic development grants and/or contracts for conformance, effectiveness and timeliness
Analyzes applications for incentives for feasibility and conformance with City/Redevelopment programs, regulations and guidelines, etc
Serves as the Board Liaison for the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
Coordinates the process of annexation for unincorporated Pinellas County properties located within the Largo Planning Service Area (PSA) under the guidance of the Economic Development Manager
Engages unincorporated Pinellas County property owners to discuss annexation into Largo and to provide the benefits of being a part of the Largo community
Clearly communicates and simplifies complex information to stakeholders
Works with the City Attorney on documents and regulations pertaining to annexation, including but not limited to agreements, ordinances, and regulations (public notices, letters, maps, and advertisements)
Prepares and processes the appropriate annexation agreements, maps and other supporting documents needed to meet the local and state laws in order to annex properties into the City of Largo
Provides information and establishes an ongoing dialogue with various City Departments affected with the annexation program
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all construction team members, engineers, contractors and City staff in building upon ideas, personal accountability, and ownership of roles, projects and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in word and action, and encourages others to do the same
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Finance, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Three (3) years directly related experience in economic development or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and training
Valid Driver's License
Working knowledge of policies, functions, and responsibilities of local government or public jurisdictions
Working knowledge of land use, real estate, and development codes
Advanced interpersonal presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written)
Advanced conflict resolution skills with the ability to identify solutions
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, etc
Demonstrated ability to understand legal documents
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and analyze data and provide technical financial or economic reports, projects, research, press releases or news information articles
Demonstrated ability to meet the public and answer procedural questions relating to departmental operations
Demonstrated ability to engage with a broad variety of groups and individuals including community groups, residents, business owners, and elected officials
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with City employees, government officials, and other professional staff
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations, concerning land use and the development process
Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS)
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Finance, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), or a valid Florida Real Estate License
Company
City of Largo
City of Largo is a non profit organisation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Penning, MBA
CIO / IT Director
Dominique Vankirk - Davis
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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