Economic Development Director

San Angelo, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GENERAL PURPOSE: Plans coordinates and directs the Citys economic and business development activities; develops and implements the Strategic Plan for the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC); recruits identifies and develops new NAICS eligible businesses; develops and maintains economic development partnerships; negotiates contracts; administers grants; oversees municipal sales tax projects; reports to the City Managers Office.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

Leads and/or participates in the development implementation and administration of the COSADC Strategic Plan as approved by City Council.
Conducts trends analysis and operationally forecasts economic development utilizing best practices. Identifies directs and promotes the Citys economic and business development initiatives: facilitates the development retention and diversification of the Citys tax and job base. Must be familiar with and understand emerging trends to develop the appropriate approach for recruitment of businesses.
Develops business proposals and/or incentive packages for new and expanding business ventures; negotiates business contracts. Fills the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent businesses from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.
Evaluates presents and recommends NAICS business prospects to the City Council and COSADC.
Manages the Business Resource Center proper with the understanding that all partners have autonomy to perform their respective functions.
Administers and maintains all COSADC incentive grants; manages incentive contracts as to compliance & enforcement with the awardee of the contracts; prepares and submits reports in accordance with local State and Federal reporting requirements.
Provides financial oversight for various City sales tax projects; develops and administers budgets for all voter approved sales tax projects.
Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports as requested by the City Manager Finance Director and City Council and/or COSADC board.
Develops maintains and supports economic development collaborations with local regional and State organizations.
Supervises employees assigned to COSADC in the performance of their normal and assigned duties and interviews candidates for vacancies when needed making recommendations to the City Manager.
Regular and timely attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Economic Development or related field; and a minimum of seven years experience directing municipal economic and business development activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Applicants with an out-of-state drivers license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Considerable knowledge of Air Force Base and Corporate structure is desirable.

Required Knowledge of:

City operations policies and procedures.
Principles of economic and business development.
Regulations governing economic development activities.
Municipal sales tax projects and 4B sales tax.
Tax abatement tax credits and tax increment financing.
Grant funding sources and grant administration principles.
Contract negotiation principles.

Required Skill in:

Directing and coordinating the Citys economic and business development activities.
Providing for the development diversification and retention of the Citys tax and job base.
Developing and maintaining economic development partnerships.
Identifying developing and recommending potential business opportunities.
Preparing business proposals and negotiating contracts.
Administering grant funding and budgets for municipal sales tax projects.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City departments and officials outside agencies community organizations and local businesses.

Physical Demands /Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and occasionally in the field when conducting business site visits.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at the direction of the City Manager.

Required Experience:

Director

GENERAL PURPOSE: Plans coordinates and directs the Citys economic and business development activities; develops and implements the Strategic Plan for the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC); recruits identifies and develops new NAICS eligible businesses; develops and maintains econom...

Leads and/or participates in the development implementation and administration of the COSADC Strategic Plan as approved by City Council.
Conducts trends analysis and operationally forecasts economic development utilizing best practices. Identifies directs and promotes the Citys economic and business development initiatives: facilitates the development retention and diversification of the Citys tax and job base. Must be familiar with and understand emerging trends to develop the appropriate approach for recruitment of businesses.
Develops business proposals and/or incentive packages for new and expanding business ventures; negotiates business contracts. Fills the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent businesses from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.
Evaluates presents and recommends NAICS business prospects to the City Council and COSADC.
Manages the Business Resource Center proper with the understanding that all partners have autonomy to perform their respective functions.
Administers and maintains all COSADC incentive grants; manages incentive contracts as to compliance & enforcement with the awardee of the contracts; prepares and submits reports in accordance with local State and Federal reporting requirements.
Provides financial oversight for various City sales tax projects; develops and administers budgets for all voter approved sales tax projects.
Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports as requested by the City Manager Finance Director and City Council and/or COSADC board.
Develops maintains and supports economic development collaborations with local regional and State organizations.
Supervises employees assigned to COSADC in the performance of their normal and assigned duties and interviews candidates for vacancies when needed making recommendations to the City Manager.
Regular and timely attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.