What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Manager position at City of Largo?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing : 03 / 29 / 2025
Salary :
74,318 - 127,816 USD Annually
Job Summary :
This is responsible professional and managerial work related to the development and implementation of economic development plans, programs and services, annexation program, and administration of the City's two Community Redevelopment Districts. Work requires considerable independent judgment following established guidelines, codes, rules, and policies. The work is performed under the general direction of the Community Development Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
- Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
- Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
- Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
- Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Management
Technical
Team Skills
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work Environment : 90% inside a climate-controlled building; 10% outside which includes driving.
Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require : sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, grasping, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions the work requires bending / stooping and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds.
Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing : Ability to see and read plans and computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and / or fine print.
Driving Requirements : The work requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Technology : The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Salary : $74,318 - $127,816
