Executive Director

Job Summary:

• The Executive Director of the City of Prairie View Economic Development Corporation (PVEDC)/4B will report to the Board of Directors who are appointed by the Prairie View City Council upon the recommendation of the mayor.

• Identify and recruit high quality industrial, office, retailers, restaurants, and sales tax generating businesses for city sites; recruit, coordinate, and maintain contact with commercial real estate brokers and developers; and coordinate with city landowners to encourage retail and commercial sales tax generating development.

• Interact with and coordinate marketing efforts with the City of Prairie View, Waller County, area chambers of commerce and similar groups to promote Prairie View business.

• Coordinate and meet with business prospects and prepare information relative to business needs including land, buildings, utility and street infrastructure, incentives, labor force, and other community related needs.

• Coordinate meetings with other public and private entities for business recruitment purposes.

• Monitor current and proposed State and Federal legislation and grant programs.

• Serve as a key contact for new and expanding businesses in the City of Prairie View.

• Represent the PVEDC at various conferences and trade shows.

• Attend PVEDC board meetings and occasional City Council meetings, as needed

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.

1. Assumes full management responsibility for all services and activities related to economic development activities in the City of Prairie View and the City’s Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)

2. Prepare and manage the annual budget.

3. Responsible for compiling and submitting to the PVEDC Board regular reports, budgets and recommendations regarding the programs, policies, and business affairs of the Corporation.

4. Develop and manage a marketing and strategic plan for a long-range economic development program; prepare periodic reports indicating the related activities and progress towards goals and objectives; and advise the PVEDC, City Manager and City Council on issues related to the improvement and enhancement of the commercial tax base.

5. Serve as the liaison with the City of Prairie View and Waller County, including coordinating the City’s role with tax abatement applications, assist with required permits including building permits, assist with arrangements for water and sewer services, fire code compliance, land use issues, certificates of occupancy and other economic development efforts.

6. Initiates, develops and maintains programs to encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses and industries within the city.

7. Make oral presentations before the City Council and business groups on topics pertaining to the activities of the corporation and economic development.

8. Prepares and distributes brochures and news releases explaining activities and/or accomplishments of the PVEDC.

9. Perform other duties and tasks as required by the Board.

10. Direct and supervise the work of assigned staff.

11. Maintain and keep current the Economic Development Corporation website information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of and ability to use market research methodologies and public relations principles and practices.

2. Knowledge of common business, governmental, and real estate terminology and practices.

3. Knowledge of strategic and operational planning techniques, principles and practices of budget preparation and administration, financial reporting, and management systems and reporting.

4. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, codes and regulations relating to economic development in general and tax abatement specifically.

5. Ability to work in Windows and current releases using Word, Excel, and Power Point.

6. Possess strong analytical, organizational, and negotiating skills.

7. Engage with business prospects, citizens and other stakeholders with accuracy, efficiency, professionalism, and courtesy.

8. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, or Public Administration-Marketing or related field; Master’s degree is preferred.

• Five or more years of current and progressive experience in economic development or related business/civic activities.

• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED) certification preferred

• Experience in municipal government operations preferred

• Must have a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License.

• Must pass a background investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person