City of Glenwood Springs - Economic Development Manager

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The Economic Development Manager performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative duties related to economic development and business retention and recruitment within the City. The Economic Development Manager oversees high-level projects, strategic initiatives, and provides professional assistance to the public, elected officials, City staff and board and commission members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Primary responsibility of implementing the Glenwood Springs Economic Development Strategy.
• May be assigned responsibility for essential duties related to business retention, business attraction, target industry growth, economic gardening, and retail development, including continued operation of a USDA grant-funded revolving loan fund.
• Conducts targeted industry, statistical and demographic research including Economic forecasting; analyzes findings and makes recommendations, including preparing financial analysis of redevelopment projects for consideration of the City Council or Urban Renewal Authority.
• Works closely with the Director and Senior Management Team coordinating potential commercial development, working with staff members in the various departments, as well as real estate developers and builders in order to bring a development to fruition.
• Supports the Director with project management duties for projects identified in the Comprehensive Plan Action Strategies.
• Works with the Planning Division on the administration of outdoor dining permits and business licenses.
• Works with the Parks and Recreation Department on the implementation of the Recreation Economies in Rural Communities plan.
• Functions as a liaison to the business community and related business organizations.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Community and Economic Development Department budget;
• Responds to the public in a courteous, timely and professional manner. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with City, state and federal laws and departmental policies.
• Plans, sets, and meets realistic goals, objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Identifies and solves job-related problems both alone and in conjunction with other City employees.
• Works cooperatively with other City employees.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment. Some fieldwork is required.