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Form of workThe City of Dublin Ohio is uniquely located in Central Ohio and is the second largest City and employment center in the region next to Columbus, Ohio. Dublin, Ohio is a highly innovative organization as demonstrated by numerous awards, including Best Suburb To Do Business for 10 years in a row and ranking as one of the Best Small Cities in the U.S. in 2020. Dublin, Ohio has seen sustained growth and is anticipated to continue to do so.
"Yesterday's success does not mean that the City of Dublin can rest on its laurels today. The City's thought leaders recognize that stagnation results in economic decline, and therefore Dublin must continue to proactively pursue cutting-edge economic development practices..."Dublin Economic Development Strategic Plan
While Dublin has long enjoyed a healthy and vibrant business climate, this has been the result of a sustained approach to monitoring economic trends and ensuring the City's economic development policies and programs are responsive and relevant to the local and regional business community.
Primary Focus
Provides overall leadership, direction, guidance, and management of the functions, operations, programs, activities, resources, and staff of the internationally accredited Division of Economic Development. Interacts with the business, education, entrepreneurial, real estate, site selection, and development communities and develops relationships in order to recognize their immediate needs, future plans and to seek opportunities to retain, expand, attract and create new jobs and develop workforce. Identifies opportunities for the City to address problems/issues and deliver responsive programs and services. Leads economic development negotiation agreements, implements economic growth plans for the City, guides businesses with use of Federal, State and local assistance programs, and represents the City at highly visible functions.
Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises economic development administrators and administrative support staff member
Working at the City of Dublin is more than just a job - Join the City of Dublin today! In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program for our permanent full-time employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Opportunity to earn premium-free medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer-provided contributions to Health Savings or Health Reimbursement Account
- Healthy By Choice Wellness Program
- Employer-provided Short-term Disability (Non-Union Employees)
- Employer-provided Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dublin Community Recreation Center Membership
Essential Functions
Directs and promotes the economic development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives outlined by the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Directs, plans, manages, and evaluates all services and activities of the Division of Economic Development including attracting increased capital investments and expanding and diversifying employment opportunities; establishes and maintains a partnership for positive long-term economic change.
Develops and institutionalizes strong working relationships with the general public, area businesses, clients, the media, real estate community, and schools; leads the effort, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, to identify areas of concern in the promotion of business location and expansion within the City of Dublin.
Directs the implementation of marketing strategies and business attraction programs; develops and manages advertising programs; seeks out, develops, and administers commercial and industrial prospects for business within the City.
Leads negotiations for professional service contracts and economic development agreements; directs and oversees the implementation of the development process for large scale projects and corporate development.
Represents the Division of Economic Development City of Dublin to City Council Members, supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, businesses, individuals, and the general public on economic development issues, programs, services, and plans.
Develops strategies to leverage the Beta District brand, vision, and partnerships and advises and supports the NW 33 Innovation Corridor Council of Governments.
Develops and leads the administration of the budget; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, and materials.
Develops and implements short and long-range economic development strategies; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
Maintains accreditation status with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Economic Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or other relevant field (Master's Degree in Public Administration, Economic Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or other relevant field preferred) and extensive professional/managerial experience in a relevant capacity(preferably at the local government level) required.; professional certification through the National Development Council (CDC) and/or a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred;
Thorough knowledge of marketing and communication concepts, principles, and strategies and the ability to translate these concepts, principles, and strategies into meaningful action.
Thorough knowledge of economic development programs, grants, loans, and services available at the State and county level.
Through knowledge of budgeting practices, methods, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of management principles, concepts, and practices.
Thorough knowledge of municipal government structure and processes.
Considerable knowledge of team-oriented, collaborative, participatory leadership concepts, principles, practices, and methods.
Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented organizational culture marked by high expectation levels, deadlines, time constraints, and the accompanying pressures inherent to such an environment.
Ability to assess overall Division effectiveness in carrying out its mission and recommend improvements.
Physical Requirements
Ability to move about the inside of an office space to access file cabinets and office equipment.
Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a copier, fax machine, mobile device, shredder, scanner, etc.
Must be able to remain in stationary position at workstation throughout scheduled workday.
Ability to exchange information with co-workers and citizens through use of email system, the telephone, and in-person interactions.
Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
Ability to move objects weighing over 20 lbs. with the help of equipment/devices, on an infrequent basis.
Ability to enter data into computer system in a sustained manner.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license.
Other Requirements
Demonstration of the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.
Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations ,procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.
Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.
Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.Action oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organizations; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notations; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Customer focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.
Political Savvy: Can maneuver through complex political situations effectively and quietly; is sensitive to how people and organizations function; anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views corporate politics as a necessary part of organizational life and works to adjust to that reality; is a maze-bright person.
Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working.
Written Communications: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
