What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Director position at City of Federal Way, WA?
Salary : $144,324.00 - $182,784.00 Annually
Location : 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way
Job Type : Regular Full-Time
Job Number : 2500356
Department : Economic Development
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Basic Function
- The first review of applications will be on February 25th
Under the direction of the Mayor and City Administrator, the Economic Development Director directs, plans, leads, coordinates, supervises and manages economic development activities and operations and the downtown revitalization functions for the City. This includes preparing and managing the economic development budget and recommending policy, infrastructure, marketing, recruitment, and negotiations for new development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Direct, plan, organize and supervise the City's economic development program to enhance the economic health and vitality of the city; develop, recommend and implement short and long-rage economic revitalization strategies or the City and its business districts; develop and manage programs to recruit and retain businesses and aid businesses seeking expansion in accordance with state and federal laws and City code.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with local agencies, developers, private consultants, citizen groups, community service organizations, and others to retain and recruit business and economic development to the City of Federal Way; develop effective marketing strategies and tools to attract businesses and development.
Plan, organize and coordinate economic development projects; prepare requests for qualifications and proposals; establish scopes of work for consultants; negotiate and manage the work of consultants and contractors.
Develop and implement strategic redevelopment assistance opportunities; assist businesses interested in locating in Federal Way to identify suitable properties for their enterprises; build and maintain relationships with Federal Way brokers and property managers to understand available products and market conditions within the City.
Determine consultant requirements; select consultants and negotiate contracts; oversee and coordinate special projects, administer contracts for services according to established guidelines for the department; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
Prepare and present staff reports to City Council, city commissions, advisory committees, the public, and other groups to explain technical aspects of the City's economic development projects and programs.
Staff, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned economic development staff. Prioritize and assign work to assure efficient economic development activities and programs; assess and monitor workload, administrative support systems; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend and implement changes.
Coordinates and staffs the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
Formulate strategies for implementing economic policy; update economic element of the Comprehensive Plan as needed; develop and maintain an overall economic development plan for the city.
Provide representation to a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees.
Participate as a member of the City's Management Team to assist in planning, organizing, and administering policy. Coordinate economic development activities with those of other departments and offices to assure a consistent approach towards common projects and interests.
Organize and conduct business development meetings in different sectors of the city; maintain open communication channels with business community to work together and make the city a better place to live, work, and play.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Business / Public Administration, or closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible management experience related to economic development, commercial real estate development, community development, or closely related-field.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of :
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Environmental Conditions / Physical Effort :
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with some field site inspection work and off-site business visits required. Field work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Position may require travel to a variety of locations to perform work or attend meetings. Employee may be exposed to conditions and hazards from obstacles, heights and open trenches associated with construction sites.
The City of Federal Way offers a complete benefits package to regular status full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Regular status part-time employees, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Salary : $144,324 - $182,784
