Job Description
Salary: $82,160.00 - $104,728.00 Annually
Location : Springfield, OH
Job Type: Administrative Position (full-time)
Job Number: 2400222
Department: City Manager's Office
Division: City Manager's Office
Opening Date: 08/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description The Economic Development Manager at the City of Springfield plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and vitality within the community. This position operates within the City Manager's Office, leading a dynamic team and managing key initiatives that contribute to achieving the city's economic development goals. This position provides leadership to the Economic Development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. It also manages the Minority Business Coordinator, overseeing their activities and ensuring the effective execution of the city's Minority Business Service Program.
Examples of Duties Any one position may not include all of the specific duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.
- Oversee and manage incentive programs, including Enterprise Zones, Community Reinvestment Areas and Tax Increment Financing initiatives.
- Facilitate business retention and expansion meetings, developing and implementing strategies to support the growth of existing businesses within the community.
- Formulate, review, and recommend economic development policies that align with the city's strategic objectives.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices, conducting research as required to inform policy decisions.
- Direct the city's Minority Business Service Program, working to enhance opportunities for minority-owned businesses and fostering diversity and inclusion in economic development activities.
- Conduct in-depth research on economic development policies, practices, and trends, providing insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including businesses, community organizations, and government agencies, to strengthen partnerships and support overall economic development efforts.
- Assist in business attraction efforts by leveraging knowledge of the local business landscape and economic incentives to attract new businesses to the community.
The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department at least 1 week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
HEALTH BENEFITS Employees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes prescription coverage. Single and family coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan. You will become eligible for medical insurance on the first of the month following your start date, or on your start date if you start on the first of the month.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT Each year the City deposits 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name if you participate in the annual wellness screening. If you choose not to participate in the wellness screening, the City will deposit 50%.
DENTAL The City pays half of the full premium up to a maximum of $30 per month for dental.
LIFE INSURANCE The City pays 100% of the premium for term life insurance to all active permanent, full-time employees. Hourly employees receive $15,000 of coverage; salaried, professional, and management employees receive $50,000.
RETIREMENT PENSION The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The employee's share is 10% of their gross salary.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS You have the option to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings plan, such as a 457(b) deferred compensation plan or Roth IRA.
VACATION New full-time employees receive 80 hours of vacation upon hire. Following six months of service, you receive an additional 24 hours. At one year of service, you accumulate vacation at a rate of 0.0769 per hour, or 20 days per year.
SICK LEAVE All employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.0575 hours per hour, or approximately 15 days per year.
PERSONAL LEAVE After six months of service, you receive two personal days, or 16 hours, per year.
HOLIDAYS The City observes 13 holidays per year.
FITNESS CENTER You have 24/7 access to a fitness center located in City Hall. The center includes a variety of commercial equipment including cardio and resistance machines and free weights.
EXPERIENCE PAY Experience Pay will start after 5 years of service, which grants additional compensation to employees who have completed five or more years of total service with the City.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT All permanent full-time employees are eligible to participate in the City's Tuition Reimbursement plan, provided they have at least one year of continuous service with the City and it is subject to policy terms and conditions.
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