Job Description

The City of Rowlett is committed to creating an environment where employees can perform at their best, professionally and personally.

We support this through a 4-day work week , offering enhanced flexibility and improved work/life integration, with standard hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. depending on departmental needs.

Our robust total rewards package includes comprehensive health coverage, paid leave programs, and income protection benefits, ensuring employees are supported holistically.

In addition, the City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) , providing a highly competitive 2:1 employer match to help employees build long-term financial stability.

 

(For a complete overview of our offerings, please visit our Benefits Page.)

Summary:
Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for leading the City’s economic development and tourism initiatives, including office, industrial, and retail development as well as business recruitment and retention. The Director actively participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives designed to support the strategic priorities and values of the City Council and City Manager. This position regularly interacts with the public, development community, City departments, boards and commissions, and the City Council.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and implements policies and procedures supporting the City’s comprehensive economic development program. 
• Initiates, develops, and maintains programs that encourage businesses and industries to locate, expand, and remain in the City. 
• Develops and administers programs to research, collect, and provide information and materials regarding the City's location advantages to companies considering relocation or expansion. 
• Creates, implements, and manages the marketing and positioning strategies to promote the community to prospective companies through direct outreach, events, presentations, electronic marketing, and other targeted campaigns.
• Builds and maintains relationships with the local, regional, and national development and brokerage community to promote economic development opportunities and increase awareness of the City’s growth potential.
• Visits out-of-town business prospects and consultants to promote relocation and expansion opportunities as appropriate. Meets with local businesses to identify operational concerns and support expansion opportunities.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with other economic development organizations representing the local, regional and state-wide levels, such as utility companies, the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
• Manages departmental operations and prepares and administers the annual department budget.
• Ensures effective operational and financial management through forecasting, review of budget submissions, procurement oversight, and monitoring expenditures.
• Makes presentations regarding economic development activities of the City of Rowlett.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Serves as the staff liaison for the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB).

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field from an accredited school or university required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in an economic development discipline, public affairs, banking, business development, real estate brokerage, retail development, public administration, planning, or related area.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience.
• Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Relocation

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