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City of McAlester Economic Development Director in McAlester, Oklahoma
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CITY OF MCALESTER
NOTICE OF JOB POSTING
JOB TITLE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SALARY RANGE: \$70,000- \$90,000 annual
DUTIES: See Attached Job Description
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be picked up from the
City Hall, or apply online at www.cityofmcalester.com under the Job
Applications Tab
OPENING DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
The City of McAlester is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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CITY OF MCALESTER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DUTIES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Director exists to ensure the economic growth is aligned with the vision to create a
robust and thriving economy in Pittsburg County. The Director is responsible for
initiating, supporting, and managing key economic development projects on behalf of the
City.
The primary focus areas of this role are industrial recruitment, business retention and
expansion, job creation, and increasing the tax base. The Director will work closely with
businesses, developers, investors, government agencies, and community groups to
identify and promote economic development opportunities.
PRIMARY DUTIES: This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position.
Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.
Develop and implement strategies for industrial recruitment, business expansion,
job creation, and increasing the tax base.
Ensures the development infrastructure necessary to encourage entrepreneurial
growth and technology innovation to accelerate economic growth.
Identify and cultivate relationships with businesses, developers, government
agencies, and community groups to promote economic development
opportunities.
Provide support and assistance to businesses and developers seeking to locate or
expand near McAlester.
Oversite at the management level of Tourism and McAlester Regional Airport,
following personnel rules and regulations and supervisors directives in order to
ensure consistent achievement of goals and services.
Ensures the timely preparation of complete and accurate staff work for
presentation to council, citizen committees, commissions, and the City on retail,
commercial, business retention, and expansion issues.
Performs research and analysis for presentations on special projects and economic
development issues.
Work with local workforce development organizations to ensure a skilled
workforce is available to support new and existing businesses.
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Develop and manage an economic development budget, including grant writing
and management.
Analyze economic and demographic data to identify trends and opportunities for
economic development.
Coordinate and participate in community events to promote the municipality as an
attractive location for businesses and residents.
Collaborates with other businesses, governmental entities, nonprofits, and
educational institutions to achieve regional goals and objectives.
Serves as liaison to citizen committees and special interest groups.
Collaborate with local officials and community leaders to develop and implement
economic development policies and initiatives with coordination from the City
Manager.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate economic
development efforts and achievements to stakeholders.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Education Requirements refers to job specific training
and education required for entry into the position.
Requires education or training equivalent to a bachelors degree in economic
development, business, public administration or related field. Masters degree preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Licenses,
Certifications, and Registrations refers to professional, state, or federal licenses,
certifications, or registrations required to enter the position.
None required, Economic development programs such as OU-EDI, IEDC, etc. are
strongly preferred. Project or industrial management qualifications such