Senior Economic Development Specialist

• Advance the Towns economic development strategy through initiatives that promote sustainable growth business investment redevelopment and long-term community prosperity.
• Lead high-impact economic development initiatives redevelopment projects and strategic investments that support community and organizational goals.
• Develop implement and evaluate economic development strategies programs and action plans aligned with Town priorities and adopted strategic plans.
• Lead business retention expansion and attraction efforts through proactive engagement with employers investors developers and business leaders.
• Conduct business retention and expansion (BRE) outreach including business visits surveys and direct engagement with primary employers to identify growth opportunities operational challenges workforce needs and reinvestment potential.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with existing businesses major employers developers and regional partners to support long-term economic vitality and investment.
• Serve as a Town liaison for key regional partners economic development organizations site selectors developers and industry stakeholders.
• Act as a business ombudsman helping businesses navigate development review permitting zoning and regulatory processes while identifying and resolving barriers to investment and expansion.
• Guide businesses through rezoning site modifications permitting and construction-related processes by coordinating with Planning Engineering Building Utilities and other Town departments.
• Support implementation of strategic initiatives and major Town priorities including land use redevelopment downtown revitalization and community development efforts.
• Coordinate economic development incentives redevelopment agreements reimbursement agreements and other public-private financing tools in partnership with finance legal and development staff.
• Identify and pursue state federal regional and private funding opportunities that support business growth workforce development infrastructure improvements and strategic economic initiatives.
• Conduct site readiness assessments and coordinate infrastructure planning efforts to support business recruitment expansion and redevelopment opportunities.
• Cultivate workforce development partnerships and identify solutions related to workforce availability space constraints logistics and expansion feasibility.
• Collect analyze and communicate economic demographic workforce industry commercial real estate and business intelligence data to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations policy recommendations reports and briefings for Town leadership boards commissions and elected officials.
• Design and evaluate performance measures project tracking systems and outcome-based reporting frameworks to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Lead grant strategy funding pursuits and implementation planning for priority economic development projects and initiatives.
• Represent the Town in regional industry business and governmental forums making presentations and promoting the communitys assets opportunities and vision.
• Provide leadership mentoring and technical guidance for project teams while exercising significant independent judgment discretion and strategic decision-making in advancing economic development priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors degree in Economic Development Public Administration Business Administration Urban Planning Community Development Political Science Real Estate Communications Finance Economics or a closely related field required.
• Masters degree in Public Administration (MPA) Business Administration (MBA) Urban and Regional Planning Economic Development or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education professional certifications and progressively responsible economic development experience may be considered.

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development municipal government community engagement business development project management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in business retention expansion and attraction efforts within a municipal quasi-public or economic development organization.
• Strong knowledge of municipal development processes including zoning land use permitting entitlements and site selection.
• Experience working with developers site selectors commercial real estate professionals and business executives on complex development or investment projects.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects analyze economic and market data and develop actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Experience preparing reports presentations and policy recommendations for elected officials boards commissions or executive leadership.
• Strong communication customer service and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to represent the organization in public and professional settings.

• Valid drivers license required
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred
• Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP) preferred

• Professional office environment with frequent computer use meetings and public contact.
• Regular interaction with businesses developers residents elected officials and internal staff.
• Fast-paced project-driven setting requiring strong organization responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Attend off-site meetings business visits and community or regional events as needed.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer including research analysis and report preparation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing data entry and operating standard office equipment.
• Occasional standing walking bending and lifting up to 10 pounds.

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance coverage
• Supplemental Health Plans (accidental critical illness hospital)
• Town paid Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 weeks of PFML (Paid Family Medical Leave)
• Retirement plan with up to 10% employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 29 vacation days and 10 sick days annually
• 11 paid Town observed holidays 1 floating holiday
• Annual training certification and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Bilingual stipend for qualifying employees
• Town subsidized position related membership or affiliation dues
• Free tee time at Bella Rosa Golf Course
• Free membership to Carbon Valley Recreation Center
• Access to the Towns gym facility

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.