Vice President - EDC

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking a Vice-President to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC).

Are you a dynamic and caring leader? Are you data-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Vice-President of PEDC earns a competitive annual salary based on qualifications and experience.

Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged

ABOUT PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PEDC)

PEDC is a Type B corporation under the Texas Development Corporation Act that proactively pursues new primary jobs and capital investments through a range of activities, such as marketing, relationship building, project management, project support and the provision of incentives.

Our seven-member team focuses on business attraction, retention and marketing; transportation, mobility and infrastructure; corridors and beautification; and mixed-use developments, with the goals of driving economic growth and diversification and making Pearland a community of choice in Greater Houston. More on PEDC can be found at www.pearlandedc.com.

General Description

The purpose of this job within the organization is to oversee the implementation of strategies to attract new jobs and new investment in Pearland, TX by developing relationships with commercial real estate personnel, professional site selection consultants, business prospects, and more. The Vice President also oversees the Workforce Development Program and Pearland Innovation Hub and serves as the President in his/her absence.

This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that relocation prospects are efficiently and effectively supported and managed.
• Optimizes a program to retain and expand existing Pearland employers.
• Builds recruitment networks through attendance at high-value industry meetings and conferences.
• Reviews and approves purchase orders and invoices.
• Ensures company compliance with all of the corporation's and the City of Pearland's economic development assistance agreements.
• Leads negotiations on business partnerships or development agreements for commercial and industrial businesses development in the City, which may include tax abatement options, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone agreements, or similar business development incentives.
• Assists in the implementation of the corporation's strategic priorities and program of work.
• Identifies, pursues, and successfully attracts quality development opportunities that result in job creation and capital investment; serves as a point of contact for developers seeking approvals from the City.
• Oversees the work of the Workforce Development Director and the Pearland Innovation Hub Navigator managing their respective programs, ensuring performance measures are met; provides advice, guidance, and training to Workforce Development Director and Pearland Innovation Hub Navigator when necessary.
• Leads initial site development efforts including site planning and land acquisition preparations.
• Assists in the implementation of the corporation's marketing plan.

Additional Duties:

• Qualifies, prioritizes and maintains regular contract with attraction and retention prospects; utilizes salesforce for tracking of all leads and prospects.
• Designs, writes, and prepares prospective business proposals in response to requests for information and requests for proposals including information on various local and state incentive programs, training assistance programs and financial packaging, and the impact on corporate financial statements.
• Designs and organizes prospect recruitment visits and presentations; provides prospects with technical assistance on labor, utility, real estate, incentives, financing, transportation, quality of life and other related business needs to meet prospect requirements; prepares and presents community comparative advantages; designs and implements detailed community and site tours; organizes private industry interviews.
• Responsible for corporation's Business Retention and Expansion Program.
• Oversees the corporation's contractual relationship with the Pearland Chamber of Commerce.
• Attends professional development training and stays current on new economic development trends, ideas, and practices.
• Ensures company compliance with all of the corporation's and the City of Pearland's economic development assistance agreements.
• Develops, maintains, and fosters positive, collaborative relationships with other community resources involved in business and economic development.
• Conducts overnight travel as necessary to meet with business prospects, participate in marketing events and meetings.
• Performs related work as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in business, economics or closely related field.
• Requires six years economic development or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Certified Economic Developer