Address
Form of workSalary: $63,800.00 - $82,200.00 Annually
Location : Johnston, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ED_24_PROJMGR_022324
Department:Economic Development
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
The City of Johnston is seeking a dynamic and organized Economic Development Project Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing our community's growth. The Economic Development Project Manager works collaboratively with various city departments and consultants to help facilitate high quality developments projects including the Johnston Town Center, The Johnston Gateway and the future NW Annexation Area. The selected candidate will work closely with site selectors and regional development organizations in soliciting new commercial development and to respond to national site selection inquiries. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for expanding the city's business retention and expansion program by working closely with existing businesses, business leaders to help administer an effective tax increment financing policy. The ideal candidate will have an underlying passion for community engagement and identifying creative ways to carry out community betterment initiatives in a dynamic environment.
This position will remain open until filled. First round of application reviews will occur on March 22, 2024.
Please see the for a complete job description.
Among your duties, we'll look for you to:
Assist in overseeing the implementation and maintenance of an Economic Development plan.
Manage business outreach and business retention, expansion and attraction efforts for city including conducting key industry visits in partnership with key public and private development partners.
Explore and respond to state, federal and other applicable grant opportunities advancing the betterment of Johnston.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning or a related field; or
Considerable experience in Economic Development, Real Estate or a related field; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
The City of Johnston is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Detailed information, including coverage and contribution amounts, is available on the City's Employee Benefit Console at The class code log on is CityofJohnston (all one word and case specific).
Employee Benefit Offerings
MEDICAL
The City offers two medical plan options for employees to choose from:
Option 1: Traditional Wellmark PPO Plan
Premium Contributions vary by employee group - see EBC for additional information
$500 single/$1000 family deductible
$1500 single/$3000 family Out of Pocket Maximum
$25 Primary Care Office Visit Copay
$35 Specialist Office Visit Copay
$200 Emergency Room Copay (followed by deductible and coinsurance)
Prescription Drug Copays
Tier 1 - $10
Tier 2 - $35
Tier 3 - $50
Biosimilars - $75
Specialty - $100
Option 2: High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
The City also makes a monthly contribution to eligible employees participating in a Health Savings Account with the city's banking partner.
Employee Only - $100
Employee + Spouse - $130
Employee + Children - $130
Family - $175
$2500 Single / $5000 Family deductible
$2500 Single / $5000 Family Out of Pocket maximum
DENTAL
Delta Dental of Iowa PPO - Checkups Plus
Annual Deductible - $15 employee only, $45 family
Preventive Care - 100%, deductible waived
Basic Coverage - 90/10 after deductible
Major Coverage - 50/50 after deductible
Annual Maximum - $1500
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Including Tax Choice
City pays 100% of the monthly premium for these coverages.
Tax Choice - choose annually to pay tax on the premium to receive tax free benefit payment.
Life and AD&D Insurance
City pays 100% of the monthly premium
1x salary coverage
Voya RIC
Vision
Voluntary coverage - Delta Vision EyeMed
EAP
Employer paid through Employee & Family Resources Employee Assistance Program. Offers online, in-person, or telephone consultations with experienced counselors on a variety of topics.
Symetra Accident & Critical Ilness
Voluntary coverage
Location : Johnston, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ED_24_PROJMGR_022324
Department:Economic Development
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
The City of Johnston is seeking a dynamic and organized Economic Development Project Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing our community's growth. The Economic Development Project Manager works collaboratively with various city departments and consultants to help facilitate high quality developments projects including the Johnston Town Center, The Johnston Gateway and the future NW Annexation Area. The selected candidate will work closely with site selectors and regional development organizations in soliciting new commercial development and to respond to national site selection inquiries. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for expanding the city's business retention and expansion program by working closely with existing businesses, business leaders to help administer an effective tax increment financing policy. The ideal candidate will have an underlying passion for community engagement and identifying creative ways to carry out community betterment initiatives in a dynamic environment.
This position will remain open until filled. First round of application reviews will occur on March 22, 2024.
Please see the for a complete job description.
Among your duties, we'll look for you to:
Assist in overseeing the implementation and maintenance of an Economic Development plan.
Manage business outreach and business retention, expansion and attraction efforts for city including conducting key industry visits in partnership with key public and private development partners.
Explore and respond to state, federal and other applicable grant opportunities advancing the betterment of Johnston.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning or a related field; or
Considerable experience in Economic Development, Real Estate or a related field; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
The City of Johnston is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Detailed information, including coverage and contribution amounts, is available on the City's Employee Benefit Console at The class code log on is CityofJohnston (all one word and case specific).
Employee Benefit Offerings
MEDICAL
The City offers two medical plan options for employees to choose from:
Option 1: Traditional Wellmark PPO Plan
Premium Contributions vary by employee group - see EBC for additional information
$500 single/$1000 family deductible
$1500 single/$3000 family Out of Pocket Maximum
$25 Primary Care Office Visit Copay
$35 Specialist Office Visit Copay
$200 Emergency Room Copay (followed by deductible and coinsurance)
Prescription Drug Copays
Tier 1 - $10
Tier 2 - $35
Tier 3 - $50
Biosimilars - $75
Specialty - $100
Option 2: High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
The City also makes a monthly contribution to eligible employees participating in a Health Savings Account with the city's banking partner.
Employee Only - $100
Employee + Spouse - $130
Employee + Children - $130
Family - $175
$2500 Single / $5000 Family deductible
$2500 Single / $5000 Family Out of Pocket maximum
DENTAL
Delta Dental of Iowa PPO - Checkups Plus
Annual Deductible - $15 employee only, $45 family
Preventive Care - 100%, deductible waived
Basic Coverage - 90/10 after deductible
Major Coverage - 50/50 after deductible
Annual Maximum - $1500
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Including Tax Choice
City pays 100% of the monthly premium for these coverages.
Tax Choice - choose annually to pay tax on the premium to receive tax free benefit payment.
Life and AD&D Insurance
City pays 100% of the monthly premium
1x salary coverage
- Voluntary coverage is available with maximum of 5x salary or $300,000 in $10,000 increments. Guarantee issue of $100,000
- Spousal coverage is also available in $5000 increments to a $100,000 max (not to exceed employee's coverage) Guarantee issue of $10,000
- Child(ren) coverage is available in $2500 increments to a max of $10,000
Voya RIC
Vision
Voluntary coverage - Delta Vision EyeMed
EAP
Employer paid through Employee & Family Resources Employee Assistance Program. Offers online, in-person, or telephone consultations with experienced counselors on a variety of topics.
Symetra Accident & Critical Ilness
Voluntary coverage
