All applications must be submitted through Raftelis Government and Utility Management Consulting to be considered. Please click here to apply. The City of Loveland, Colorado, is seeking its next Economic Development Director. Serving in a city known for its quality of life, the Economic Development Director has the unique opportunity to shape the economic landscape of a city that prides itself as a thriving hub of commerce and innovation. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Economic Development Director will provide leadership and direction to an integrated team of professionals within the Economic Development Department.
Please review our Economic Director brochure to learn more about this exceptional opportunity. The Director will work to develop a common vision for economic development with the City Council and local organizations, including the Loveland Center for Business Development, Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Center, Downtown Development Authority, Utilities Key Accounts representatives, Community and Strategic Planning, and the Development Review Team, based on an economic development plan updated every five years. They will partner with the community to promote Loveland events and festivals, encouraging tourism and local community pride.
The expected hiring range is $135,900 - 166,500, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. The salary range for the position is $133,900 - $197,000. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning
July 26, 2024.
All applications must be submitted through Raftelis Government and Utility Management Consulting to be considered. Please click here to apply. - Develop strategies to address retention and expansion of existing businesses and attract new business.
- Develop plans and programs to maintain and increase the City’s retail, commercial and industrial tax base.
- Foster an entrepreneurial environment that optimizes existing talents and resources.
- Represent the City in business related, development and land use matters, participate in public meetings and lead complex negotiations for property acquisitions or related redevelopment/development matters.
- Assist new and relocating business prospects.
- Establish cooperative partnerships with the existing business community and other local public and private sector economic development organizations to facilitate economic development.
- Partner with other organizations in the community to create opportunities for work force skills development.
- Research and analyze state and regional market conditions, economic trends, available development opportunities and economic sustainability programs.
- Make recommendations regarding market sectors or industry types that will match community values and the strategic plan.
- Comprehensively analyze the current regulatory environment for development including development ordinances and regulations, building codes, tax codes, fees, licensing procedures, infrastructure requirements, and other internal processes.
- Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information; confer with the public to explain policies and programs; resolves the more complex planning and administrative policy questions.
- Serve as technical advisor to the City Manager and the City Council on all economic development matters; prepare and present reports to the City Council and relevant advisory bodies.
- Serve as the point of contact for assistance with conducting business with the City of Loveland in an ombudsman capacity. Ensures that anyone that wants to conduct business with the City, particularly as it pertains to locating, relocating and expanding their business in Loveland, is directed to the appropriate departments within the City, coordinates collaborative meetings, and tracks progress through City processes to ensure that their needs are met.
- Collaborate with other community and regional economic development entities to increase overall city and regional economic development performance.
- Coordinate community contributions toward a common vision for economic development with the Loveland Center for Business Development, Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, Downtown Loveland Association, Utilities Key Accounts representatives, Community and Strategic Planning, the Development Review Team, and other partner organizations based on an economic development plan that is updated every five (5) years.
- Partner with community to promote Loveland events and festivals encouraging tourism and local community pride.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration or related field required.
- Graduate Degree preferred.
- Six (6) years work experience in economic development required.
- Three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience required.
- Experience in statistical tools and analysis as it relates to business recruitment and development required.
- Experience with a development review process and a proven track record of attracting primary employers to community preferred.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Please click here to apply online. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning July 26, 2024.
