EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MANAGER

The City of Monroe is a vibrant and progressive hub of retail, government, culture and industry in Union County. Monroe has a population of just under 40,000 residents and serves as the county seat. From the large Historic District complete with stately homes and a newly revitalized downtown, to its industrial core attracting businesses from across the globe, to the ever-growing retail marketplace, Monroe has something to offer to all. ~Where Heartland Meets High Tech.

The City of Monroe has a population of 36,392, and is the county seat of Union County. The historic Victorian Courthouse, built in 1886, sits magnificently atop a central square and draws attention from every direction. To the north lie County and City government buildings - to the south, quaint downtown shops, restaurants and businesses. Several fountains and small park areas are part of the downtown landscape. A thriving Highway 74 Corridor is where most major restaurants, hotels, and shopping are found. The City of Monroe is also home to the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport.

The City of Monroe operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council sets policies and enacts ordinances, which are carried out under the City Manager's direction. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and six council members. The City has approximately 500 Full-time and 200 Part-Time employees within the following department: Administration, Communications and Tourism, Downtown and Facilities Maintenance, Economic Development, Energy Services, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Information Technology, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Police Department, and Water Resources.

The City of Monroe provides full-time employees an excellent fringe benefit package including 401(k), medical and dental insurance, prescription drug card, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, sick leave, and many other group employee benefits. In addition: six (6) month successful probation with 5% increase in salary, Christmas bonus based on hire date, Performance Pay, Cost of Living Adjustments as approved by City Council, wellness incentives, fourteen (14) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

The Business and Industry Manager plans, develops, and implements strategies to enhance the City of Monroe's overall economic growth and sustainability. This position is responsible for responding to and collaborating with various stakeholders, including businesses, industry, education partners, community organizations, and government agencies, to promote investment and job creation within Greater Monroe. This position reports to the Economic Development Director.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands; frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing, or balancing, kneeling, or crawling and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machinery and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Worker is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work has moderate travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

Essential Functions

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  Strategic Planning: This position assists in developing and executing comprehensive economic development plans that align with the city's goals. The position analyzes economic trends and data to identify opportunities for growth and development.
• Business Development: Builds relationships with local businesses and potential investors to promote the retention of existing businesses and industries. Serves as a liaison between companies, industries, and governmental agencies to support recruitment and project management. Additionally, it supports initiatives to expand employment opportunities within existing businesses and industries in the city.
• Project Management: Oversees and coordinates economic development projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time within scope and budget.
• Community Engagement: Collaborates with community organizations to promote economic initiatives. Organizes and participates in public meetings, workshops, and forums to gather community input.
• Policy and Advocacy: Assists in developing policies that support economic growth and address community needs—advocates for local, State, and federal resources to support economic development projects.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepares reports and presentations for city officials, stakeholders, and the public. Manages grant agreements, ensuring the proper drawdown of incentive grants and programmatic compliance. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of economic development programs and initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of economic principles, market analysis, and business client management.
• Ability to apply economic analysis techniques relevant to market studies, feasibility assessments, and impact evaluations.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• A comprehensive understanding of research methods and information sources related to economic development.

• Ability to address and respond to issues, concerns, and needs within the community and City Council.
• Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
• Work effectively with others to achieve personal, team, department and citywide goals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in overseeing diverse projects and collaborating with various businesses and industries.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Special Requirements
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Disclaimer
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The City of Monroe reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

Apply online at www.monroenc.org and select Employment Opportunities.

The City of Monroe is an EOE/AA/Drug Free Workplace Employer.

The City of Monroe offers comprehensive benefits to our employees for benefit eligible positions.