Economic Development Manager Jobs in Wichita Falls, TX

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the Burkburnett Development Corporation Bylaws, the Director of Economic Development plans, organizes, administers, and implements the City's economic development program and the activities of the Burkburnett Development Corporation (BDC).

The Director serves as the City's primary professional responsible for promoting sustainable economic growth through business retention and expansion, commercial and industrial recruitment, downtown revitalization, corridor development, tourism initiatives, strategic partnerships, and administration of economic development incentive programs.

The Director serves as staff liaison to the Burkburnett Development Corporation Board of Directors and collaborates closely with City departments, elected officials, developers, regional partners, local businesses, and community organizations to implement the City's Strategic Plan and expand the City's tax base while enhancing quality of life.

• - Develops and implements comprehensive economic development strategies consistent with the City's Strategic Plan.
• - Identifies emerging economic trends and recommends policies and initiatives supporting long-term prosperity.
• - Maintains a strategic pipeline of business recruitment, retention, redevelopment, and investment opportunities.
• - Develops annual work plans, goals, and performance measures.

• - Serves as the primary point of contact for existing businesses.
• - Conducts regular business visits to identify expansion opportunities and operational challenges.
• - Coordinates City resources to assist businesses with permitting, utilities, infrastructure, workforce, and regulatory issues.
• - Facilitates business expansions, relocations, and redevelopment projects.

• - Markets Burkburnett to prospective commercial, retail, industrial, office, and tourismrelated developments.
• - Responds to RFIs from site selectors and partner agencies.
• - Maintains inventories of available development sites.
• - Coordinates prospect visits and prepares demographic and market information.

• - Coordinates development projects among City departments.
• - Assists developers through the development review process.
• - Identifies infrastructure improvements necessary to support growth.
• - Facilitates communication between developers and City staff.

• - Leads downtown revitalization initiatives.
• - Coordinates redevelopment of strategic BDC-owned properties.
• - Coordinates the management and administration of BDC-owned real property, including acquisition, disposition, leasing, maintenance coordination, redevelopment planning, and compliance with Board policies and applicable law.
• - Develops strategies for I-44 corridor development and targeted commercial areas.
• - Identifies redevelopment opportunities and recommends strategic property acquisitions and dispositions to advance the City's economic development goals.

• - Supports tourism initiatives, destination projects, and quality-of-life investments approved by the BDC.

• - Administers incentive programs in accordance with Chapters 501 and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• - Negotiates and monitors incentive agreements.

• - Develops and implements marketing strategies that promote Burkburnett's economic development opportunities through print and digital media, recruitment materials, demographic information, annual reports, website and social media content, and participation in trade shows and promotional events.
• - Represents the City and BDC before business and civic organizations.
• - Builds productive relationships with developers, brokers, property owners, utilities, and regional partners.

• - Identifies grant opportunities and coordinates grant applications and administration.
• - Oversees special projects assigned by the City Manager or BDC Board.

• - Serves as staff liaison to the BDC Board.
• - Prepares agendas, reports, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• - Advises the City Manager and Burkburnett Development Corporation Board regarding compliance with Chapters 501 and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code and the BDC Bylaws.
• - Develops, administers, and monitors the Burkburnett Development Corporation budget; ensures expenditures comply with adopted budgets, Board direction, City financial policies, and applicable state law.

• - Tracks business retention visits, capital investment, tax base growth, sales tax growth, grant funding, incentive performance, and implementation of Strategic Plan objectives.

• - Performs other related duties as required.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• - Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Planning, Marketing, or related field.
• - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, municipal administration, planning, business development, commercial real estate, or related field.

• - Master's degree in a related field.
• - CEcD, EDFP, TEDC certification, or the ability to obtain within two years of employment.
• - Experience administering a Type A or Type B Economic Development Corporation.
• - Experience negotiating incentive agreements and administering grants.

• - A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days or a military waiver is required.

• - Economic development principles and Texas Local Government Code Chapters 501 and 505.
• - Municipal budgeting, public administration, development processes, project management, and contract negotiation.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• - Ability to build relationships with elected officials, developers, businesses, and the public.
• - Ability to manage multiple projects and exercise sound professional judgment.
• - Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding land use, property development, and economic development.
• - Knowledge of the Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act
• - Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work is primarily performed in an indoor office setting with extended periods at a computer. Physical effort is needed to lift and carry office materials. May be subject to repetitive motion, such as typing and data entry, and to visual monitoring. May be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of fiscal and accounting reports. Mobility is needed to attend various meetings, and basic communication skills are necessary for frequent telephone usage. May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.