Economic Development Manager
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Economic Development Manager
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Pay Grade: 117
Full Pay Range: $82117.09 to $123175.64
FLSA Status: Exempt
Deadline to Apply: 07/10/2025
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching.
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Director assists with the research preparation and implementation of economic development plans programs and services. Proactively initiates elements of the economic development strategic plan. This position seeks to primarily attract new businesses and promote Prescott as an attractive destination for business growth and prosperity while assisting the Director in business retention activities.
Essential Duties:
- Actively engage with the private sector and development community to increase overall awareness and encourage site selection in the city for quality industrial hospitality retail and other commercial development projects.
- Research identify develop and monitor programs leading to improved customer relations accurate and relevant data and materials availability to trending business and entrepreneurial resources that encourages economic growth within the region and community.
- Assist with developing and maintaining an inventory of local built environment commercial inventory local business needs regional and national trends impacting economic development and professional development opportunities; networks and recommends adjusts solutions programs and resources.
- Collaborate with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce NACOG Yavapai County Workforce Development Board Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority AAED other organizations and city staff on various crossover events projects tasks and initiatives.
- Assist with monitoring existing business new development stakeholder and city interests.
- Develop an annual work plan that ensures desired outcomes in each program are being achieved.
- Facilitate problem solving and resolution on economic development related issues that may arise; performs business process analysis; and recommend changes to improve processes.
- Assist with filling out Request for Information (RFI) or Requests for Proposals (RFP) for project leads from various complementary organizations such as Arizona Commerce Authority while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist the Economic Development Department with implementing and maintaining Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software.
- Assist with administrative tasks as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
Graduation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a Bachelors degree in Urban Planning Business Administration Economics Public Administration or related field. 2-5 years of experience working in a municipal or private economic development organization is preferred. A combination of education work experience and other relevant exposure may be considered to meet the listed qualifications.
Licensing Certification and Other Requirements
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge and capable of project management processes.
- Knowledge of City and department procedures policies and guidelines; City Code; Arizona Revised Statutes; local rules regulations and procedures regarding proper permits and financing for business expansion and start-up.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of start-up and operation of a business. Agencies which regulate and assist businesses. Customer service communication techniques and tools management practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of various negotiation styles and techniques principles and practices of conflict and problem resolution and continuous process improvement.
- Knowledge of key economic development principles and methods.
- Knowledge of marketing organizations and their role in the community.
- Knowledge of advertising methods journalism business and entertainment writing styles.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees business and community groups and the general public.
- Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
- Skilled in problem solving and team building skills.
- Skilled in marketing businesses through regulatory agencies.
- Skilled in operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard equipment.
- Skilled in assessing prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
- Skill in appropriately responding to inquiries and complaints from citizens employees and businesses.
- Ability to analyze develop and conduct research and surveys
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to develop professionally targeted promotional material such as brochures presentations and materials utilizing computer software.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with groups and organizations at the local state and national levels as well as employees management City Council real estate agencies business owners and elected officials.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a standard City office and out in the community.
- Safely and effectively performs required duties and safely operates required equipment and City vehicle as needed.
- Clearly concisely and effectively communicates both in person and over the telephone.
- Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals priorities and needs.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 303
Prescott AZ 86301
Website:
Phone: / Fax:
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
