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Economic Development Director Job opening - Argyle state Texas ( Job openings )
Argyle , state Texas
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2024-03-11T00:00 - 2024-04-12T23:59 | 3 | 0
To plan, direct, and review the overall activities and operations of the Town of Argyle Municipal Development District (AMDD); to coordinate AMDD activities with other outside agencies and organizations; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the AMDD Board.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
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Receives direct supervision from the Town Administrator.
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Receives general direction from the AMDD seven member board, which includes two town council members.
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Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned staff.
Essential Functions:
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Develop, plan, and implement strategic goals and objectives of the AMDD; lead a collaborative process with the AMDD board, Town leadership, and community partners to develop and execute a strategic plan outlining clear and actionable strategies with defined goals and outcomes.
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Project management by overseeing initiatives to foster new businesses' development and support existing ones.
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Coordinate economic development activities with the Town of Argyle, Denton County, the Metroport Chamber, and other public and private organizations involved in the development of Argyle's economy.
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Responsible for final budgetary recommendations and fiscal accountability to the Town Administrator and AMDD Board. Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them.
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Promote economic development by contacting prospective businesses and individuals and informing them of Argyle opportunities.
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Responsible for ongoing communication and contact with local businesses to support business retention, build a positive image of the AMDD and Town, and conduct ongoing information and idea gathering from local businesses on what can be done to help serve them better.
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Develops and negotiates agreements and contracts. Monitors contract compliance and performance to ensure contract obligations are met.
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Collect data for economic development analysis, such as employment trends, commercial building vacancy rates, and availability of industrial land sites.
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Collect information about the community, including tax rates, school system, housing costs, etc.
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Gather and prepare informational material for reference and distribution regarding the potential for business growth and potential.
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Initiate, develop, and maintain programs to recruit and retain businesses and industries in the Town of Argyle.
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Serve as a supervisor and provide functional and technical guidance to subordinate staff.
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Participate in the selection of staff as requested; provide staff training as necessary; evaluate employee performance as required; and work with employees to correct deficiencies.
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