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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
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City of Stockdale
Stockdale, TX (In Person)
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Leadership Develop, implement, and manage the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan. Identify and pursue opportunities for commercial, industrial, retail, coordination, and mixed-use development that align with the City's long-term vision. Provide economic analysis and professional recommendations to the City Manager, City Council, and SEDC Board. Assist with long-range planning initiatives, including updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and development strategies. Business Recruitment, Retention & Expansion Lead proactive efforts to recruit new businesses and industries to Stockdale. Develop and implement Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) programs to support existing local businesses. Market and promote Stockdale as a competitive location for business development. Develop marketing materials, prospect packages, and presentations for use with developers and site selectors. Development Facilitation & Project Management Serve as the primary point of contact for developers, brokers, site selectors, and business prospects. Guide to development projects through City processes, including zoning, permitting, and development review. Evaluate proposed projects for economic impact, feasibility, and alignment with City goals. Coordinate with City departments to ensure efficient review and implementation of development projects. Incentives, Agreements & Policy Administration Develop and negotiate economic development agreements, incentive packages, and public-private partnerships. Conduct economic impact analysis and cost-benefit evaluations. Ensure compliance with Texas Economic Development Laws and local policies. Monitor performance agreements and report outcomes to City leadership. Economic Development Corporation Administration Coordinate activities and provide administrative support to the Stockdale Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). Prepare agendas, reports, and presentations for SEDC Board meetings. Assist in the preparation and administration of the SEDC budget and economic development programs. Monitor economic development expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets. Community and Regional Engagement Serve as the City's representative to regional economic development organizations and partnerships. Maintain strong relationships with property owners, developers, employers, and community stakeholders. Represent the City of Stockdale at conferences, regional meetings, and industry events. Foster partnerships with educational institutions and workforce development organizations. Research, Reporting & Data Management Maintain current data on demographics, market trends, workforce, available sites, and economic indicators. Prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations for City Council, boards, and stakeholders. Oversee economic development marketing platforms, including websites and development opportunity listings. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of municipal economic development programs and Texas incentive tools. Understanding commercial and industrial real estate development. Ability to negotiate complex development agreements and public-private partnerships. Ability to analyze development proposals, pro formas, and economic impacts. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities. Ability to build strategic partnerships with elected officials, developers, and business leaders. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-growing community environment. Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a professional office environment with occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and site visits. The position may require attendance at evening meetings, City Council meetings, and community events. Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Stockdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.