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Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs professional project management and business outreach activities as directed by the Economic Development Department. This position will serve as the principal professional and technical individual with the Economic Development Department conducting research and development for activities and operations involving Economic Development, redevelopment, land development, permitting, and business development. This position serves as a project manager and liaison to the City of Orlando and Metro Orlando business community. The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for directing and coordinating special projects/programs and implementing business and Economic Development programs with owners/developers, attorneys, engineers, governmental agencies, and the general public. The position responds to citizen/business complaints, investigates and proposes solutions, and makes recommendations for implementation.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required and a minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of urban planning experience required: or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License is required.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
