Manager of Economic Development
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QUALIFICATIONSCITY OF MESQUITE, TX Additional Pay Longevity Pay: Located on the east side of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Mesquite has great freeway access as it is served by five major highways. Founded in 1887 as a railroad town, MesquiteCompensation grew from a Years of Service booming agricultural economy into a modern suburban community encompassing$ 4 a month/years 46 square of-miles service 1— 4 years $ 6 a month/years of service with a population nearing 150,000. The city staff of 1,100 5— 9 with years an annual budget of $132 million $ 8 a month/years of service delivers critical services to the citizens of Mesquite. 10—14 years $10 a month/years of service 15 or more years Mesquite has long been recognized as a major retail hub in northeast Texas. (up With to a over25-year 4 millionmax) square feet of retail space, three restaurant rows, 30 movie screens, and the world renowned Mesquite Championship Rodeo, Mesquite has a reputation as a retail,Training dining and Incentive and entertainment Pay: destination. These amenities include: • Shopping at the 1.2 million square-foot Town EastThe Mall City may provide training and incentive pay for specified positions based on the type of license held by the • Offering over 1,200 events annually at the Mesquiteemployee. Arts Center • Watching concerts and championship rodeo at the Mesquite Arena • Playing golf at the Mesquite award-winning 18-hole municipal golf course • Dining at dozens of fine restaurants • Flying to and from the Mesquite Metro Airport • Relaxing at the more than 75 designated city parks and three municipal swimming pools or Manager of enjoying miles of hiking and biking trails including the Heritage Trail that stretches for four continuous miles through the City. Economic With five high schools, the Mesquite Independent School District boasts more than 41,000 students on 48 campuses and has received numerous awards including: Development • 2019—School Board of the Year for Region 10 • 2019—Top 5 Large District Finalist in HEB Excellence in Education Awards • 2019—For the seventh consecutive year, MISD named one of the Best Communities for Music Education • 2019—28 MISD campuses earned 72 state distinctions (58% of ALL MISD campuses earned one or The City of Mesquite, Texas ("City") is an equal more distinctions) employment opportunity employer. The City does not • 2017—KEOM 88.5 FM, MISD owned and operated radio station, won the Texas Association of discriminate against employees or job applicants on the Broadcasters’ Bonner McLane Award for outstanding public service. basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, military status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state and/ or local law. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including, without limitation, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, classification, and all other aspects of employment. THE POSITION CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s The City of Mesquite is seeking an experienced Degree in Business or Public Administration, Urban Affairs, Economics, Marketing, Psychology or a economic professional with proven ability of related field. creating and maintaining successful interpersonal • Professional level work experience in economic development, business assistance or a related field relationship with employees, business owners and may substitute for bachelor’s degree requirement. municipal leaders within an organization. • One year of professional level work experience may be substituted for two years of required The successful candidate will have strong education, up to a maximum substitution of eight years. communication skills and a proven track record of • A High School Diploma or GED is required when substituting professional level work experience up targeting, aggressively pursuing, and successfully to eight years. attracting a diverse range of businesses to support The qualified candidate must have 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in economic the economic health of the community. A key development, business assistance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and function of this position is to develop, implement, experience. and maintain a business retention strategy to support and retain existing commercial entities Qualified candidates must also possess a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain a Class C Texas driver's license within 60 days of job appointment. within the City. For this reason, this individual must maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Additionally, qualified candidates must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of: programs and resources available to businesses. • Economic development strategies and processes; • Principles of economic development The Manager of Economic Development is • Research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of economic conditions/data; expected to facilitate professional working • Preparation and presentation of return on investment analysis; relationships with private developers, major • Effective communication skills including the use of traditional and social media marketing landowners, banking and financial leaders, opportunities; and, professional/trade associations, state and local • Creative problem-solving techniques that facilitates and builds relationships. government and economic leaders, the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, Mesquite City Council, and city management. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS As Manager of Economic Development, the successful candidate will research and prepare Base salary is dependent on qualifications. In addition, benefits are provided which include: paid vacation, ten information such as business and strategic plans, holidays, and sick leave; choice between three medical plans; choice between three dental plans; vision plan; budget documents analytical and statistical City-paid basic life insurance; 457 deferred compensation plan; retirement through the Texas Municipal reports and demographic summaries. This person Retirement System (TMRS) with a mandatory 7% employee contribution and a 2-to-1 City match; Medicare will also develop and maintain departmental participation; Social Security participation; optional additional life insurance and flexible spending account; databases such as those for existing businesses and various other voluntary insurance products. and commercial real estate with the City. The Manager will report to the Director of HOW TO APPLY Economic Development and demonstrate success in developing and implementing programs Apply online at: cityofmesquite.com/hr designed to retain and enable the expansion of For additional information please contact: businesses in the City of Mesquite, TX. Rick French, Human Resources & Civil Services Director 1515 N. Galloway, Mesquite, Texas 75149 972-216-6399 ~ Email: [email protected] .