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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Mayor & City Council
Lori Johnson, Asst. City Administrator
February 26, 1996
Updated Job Description for Economic
Development Coordinator
A drat~ job description for the economic development coordinator was discussed at the
last Economic Development Coordinator Task Force meeting. At that time it was decided
that the job description should be changed and updated to include additional duties, mainly
relating to communication. Attached for your review is an updated job description.
In addition to adding items to the job description, it has also been reorganized. A copy of
the previous job description is attached to assist you in reviewing the new job description.
I will briefly outline some of the changes and additions to the job description. First,
numerous duties and responsibilities have been added. Duties B, C, and D have been
added to Item 1. Duty B has been added to Item 2. Item 5 has been changed to read
"Perform Administration and Communication Activities" and duties A, C, D, and E have
been added. Duty B under 5 is a combination of duties A and B from the old job
description. Second, the knowledge, skills, and abilities section has been updated to
include requirements of knowledge of land use and planning concepts, ability to
communicate effectively, and the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective
working relationships along with several other items. Third, minimum qualifications have
been changed to indicate that in addition to a Business Administration or Public
Administration degree, a comparable degree with course work in economics, marketing,
and finance would qualify and that five years of experience in economic development are
required.
Action Requested
The City Council is asked to review the updated job description, make changes as desired,
and approve the job description for the economic development coordinator.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 ° Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
CITY OF ELK RIVER POSITION ANALYSIS
Position Title -- Economic Development Coordinator
Department-- Administration
Position Title of Immediate Supervisor -- City Administrator
FLSA Status -- Ix] Exempt [ ] Non-Exempt
Adopted Date:
Revised Date:
Purpose Statement: The Economic Development Coordinator supervises and
coordinates economic development planning activities for the City including, but not
limited to, marketing, analysis of financial assistance resources, and acting as a resource to
commerce and industry developers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED
Duties/Responsibilities
Perform economic development activities.
A. Assist in preparation, updating, and implementation of various economic
development plans.
B. Attract new development to and assist in retention and expansion of
current Industrial, Commercial and Downtown areas.
C. Assist in development of annual prioritized work plan for approval by the
City Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA).
D. Carry out initiatives and priorities as directed by the City Council, Housing
and Redevelopment Authority (H) and EDA and as outlined in the
annual work plan.
E. Explain the requirements of the development code and facilitate the
development review process.
Promote and maintain community/business contact.
A. Assist and advise businesses locating or expanding in the City.
B. Participate in and act as the City's representative in community related
actMties and organizations to promote the City. Represent the interests of
the City's economic development department with other city officials,
government agencies, community organizations, developers, and the
general public in a manner that will encourage strong development
programs which represent the best interests of the City.
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Perform data base management activities.
A. Maintain and distribute various promotional materials.
B. Prepare and provide information regarding land and building availability,
markets, work force availability, taxes, transportation, utilities, and
financing to City businesses.
Perform marketing and finance activities.
A. Work with economic development consultants in marketing and promotion
of the community to prospective businesses and encourage the expansion
of existing businesses.
B. Work with the Finance Director to develop strategies for the allocation and
delivery of City financial assistance including tax increment financing,
industrial revenue bonds, community development block grants, and
applicable federal, state, and local programs for commercial, industrial,
housing projects, and the City's revolving loan fund.
Perform administration and communication activities.
A. Act as Executive Director of the EDA and HRA.
B. Develop strategies for working with appropriate commissions and task
forces as needed including acting as staff liaison to the Chamber of
Commerce, local development corporations and other community
organizations.
C. Keep City Administrator, Mayor, EDA President and HRA Chairman
promptly informed of significant matters relevant to current development
proposals and upcoming issues.
D. Communicate all development proposals and issues to the City
Administrator, City Planner, Building and Zoning Administrator and
Finance Director in a timely fashion. Coordinate development efforts with
these departments to ensure that all relevant issues are addressed.
E. Maintain open lines of communication with City staff, the City Council, the
EDA and the HRA. Frequent oral and written communication on all
development issues must be maintained.
Develop and monitor departmental budget.
Supervise and coordinate work of consultants involved in economic
development activities.
Compose documents and miscellaneous written material.
OTHER DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities above are not intended to be all inclusive and may
be changed from time to time as deemed necessary by the City.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of public and private financing techniques for economic development.
· Knowledge of land use and planning concepts.
· Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, and data base sottware proficiently.
· Ability to effectively coordinate support from City staff and outside consultants to
ensure successful completion of economic development activities.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with developers,
supervisors, city staff, councils, commissions, community organizations and the general
public.
· Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with
developers, supervisors, city staff, councils, commissions, community organizations and
the general public.
· Ability to work independently.
· Ability to be a creative and innovative thinker.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or comparable degree
with extensive course work in economics, marketing, and finance. Five years experience
in economic development with emphasis on marketing and public/private financing. Three
to five years experience in municipal government desired.
Revised February, 1996.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
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CITY OF ELK RIVER POSITION ANALYSIS
Adopted Date:
Revised Date:
Position Title -- Economic Development Coordinator
Department-- Administration
Position Title of Immediate Supervisor: City Administrator
FLSA Status -- [x] Exempt [ ] Non-Exempt
Purpose Statement: The Economic Development Coordinator supervises
and coordinates economic development planning activities for the City
including, but not limited to, marketing, analysis of financial assistance
resources, and acting as a resource to commerce and industry developers.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
Dutie s/Responsibilities
Perform economic development administrative activities.
A. Assist in preparation, updating, and implementation of various
economic development plans.
B. Supervise and coordinate work of consultants involved in
economic development activities.
C. Compose documents and miscellaneous written material.
D. Develop and monitor departmental budget.
Promote and maintain community/business contact.
A. Assist and advise businesses locating or expanding in the City.
B. Explain the requirements of the development code and facilitate
the development review process.
C. Work closely with the Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Building
departments.
Perform data base management activities.
A. Maintain various promotional material and data base including
inventory of properties available for industrial and commercial
development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration or public administration with
extensive course work in economics, marketing, and finance. Three to five
years experience in economic development with emphasis on marketing and
public/private financing. Three to five years experience in municipal
government desired.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
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Revised November, 1995
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
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