Top Economic Executive provides economic data, prepares interpretative reports, and provides leadership for the company's use of economic data and adaptation of economic models. Communicates the results of economic studies to the stakeholders and sets guidelines for corporate economic strategies. Being a Top Economic Executive understands the macro and micro economic environment and its impact on the industry. Typically requires a PhD in a field of specialty. Additionally, Top Economic Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Economic Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Economic Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Code: 370-2
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Group: EXEMPT
Job Class: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV DIRE
Posting Start Date: 06/09/2022
Posting End Date: 06/30/2022
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $49.38-$74.07
Coordinates, manages, directs and oversees the City’s economic development activities and operation and provides administrative support to the Economic Development Review Committee and Business and Quality of Life Committee. Works in close collaboration with other City Departments and non-profit and private sector organizations engaged in economic development activities. The Economic Development Director works under policy direction of the City Council.
Under direction, the Economic Development Division Director performs administrative work in the planning and coordination of the City's economic development program, including business recruitment, job development, and business retention; develops marketing strategies designed to promote City as a business destination; conducts research and provides information services on matters of economic health, property tax issues, economic and real estate trends, and international development.