2026-A Economic Development Project Manager (11/2026)

2026-A Economic Development Project Manager (11/2026)

Salary

$57,339.04 Annually

Location

Prattville City Hall, AL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-A EDPM ED02 (11/2026)

Department

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

12/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

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JOB SUMMARY

The Economic Development Project Manager is responsible for coordinating recruitment and retention efforts for the City of Prattville's Economic Development Department and surrounding areas. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

MAJOR DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING (40%)

Assists in coordinating economic development initiatives and strategies, prospect visits, existing industry and business expansions, and product management.

Assists in industrial recruitment and retention.

Build relationships with the other economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, education institutions, governments, and business leaders on local, state, and federal levels to enhance the economic development environment of the community.

Serve as the liaison to stakeholders, coordinating with government agencies and managing capital projects.

Develop, promote , and manage the Striplin Center Business incubator.

Implement small business programs for façade improvements and investment plans for the furture.

Maintains website needs and available real estate options throughout the City of Prattville.

Provide research, data, and appropriate guidance to local, state, and federal business and government leaders regarding the impact of economic development on the local tax digest.

Serve as a team builder and facilitator between all local, state, and federal officials as well as local and statewide utility and infrastructure vendors that impact the community.

Assists in developing and nurturing relationships with existing companies to maintain current investments in the area. This shall include, but not be limited to:

Develop and maintain programs that encourage the expansion of existing businesses for job maintenance, creation, and additional investments.

Communicates relevant news and information via social media.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (30%)

Engage with educational institutions to build and attract a strong talent development program for existing businesses.

Communicate talent development programs with local businesses on a consistent basis.

Assists with maintaining a database of current workforce development programs.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (20%)

Serve as a leader and innovator in building a strong and viable business environment through pro-business legislation that will impact the overall success of businesses in the community.

Operate as a resource and catalyst for affordable housing in the area that will create jobs and encourage the continued growth of the local economy.

Engage within the community and attend various events.

OTHER REALTED DUTIES (10%)

Assists with organizing Economic Development related meetings and travel.

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Economic Development Director relating to economic development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree, preferably in Business Administration,

Economic Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Marketing, or a closely related field from an accredited university, or equivalent experience in economic development or a similar field.

Two years of experience in economic development, business, government, or non-profit sector, or a combination of these fields.

An innovative, creative and strategic thinker who has experience in developing relevant programs and goals to enhance the quality of life in the City of Prattville.

Experienced team builder and leader who will effectively represent the City of Prattville in many environments.

A proven track record of successfully working with an economic development organization, governments, and community stakeholders.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and is required to ask for help in lifting more than 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position requires the ability to move throughout the City of Prattvilles service area and to meet with various constituents in their respective locations.

This is a diversified job requiring sustained mental effort related to public contacts, organizational issues, mediation, planning, and technical areas as well as travel, public speaking, and non-standard business hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Knowledge of city personnel policies and guidelines.

Ability to develop and nurture value-added relationships with diverse business, government, community groups, and individuals.

Ability to make oral presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion, action, and/or provide information or explain procedures, policies, etc.

Excellent written communication and marketing skills that will enhance the development initiatives of the City of Prattville.

Outstanding listening skills to clearly understand positions and instructions.

Sound understanding of budgets, income statements, and balance sheets.

Possess a clear understanding of revenue bonds and their positive impact on business growth opportunities; real estate financing; grant writing and administration; and governmental agreements, including but not limited to intergovernmental agreements and public/private contracts.

Clear concept of how public funds may be expended.

Proficient with word processing, PowerPoint or Prezi, and Excel skills to prepare business correspondence and reports with speed and accuracy.

Clear grasp of current social media best practices, including implementation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

Willing to work on-call.

Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.

Willing to attend continuing education courses.

Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.

Must submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.

The City of Prattville offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick, and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance.

Benefits coverage is effective on the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires. Late enrollees are subject to approval by the insurance company.

Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits, and Prescription drugs (Administered through Express Scripts). Family, 2 person and individual plans are available. Complete benefits information is available in the plan document.

City of Prattville Health & Wellness Center-The City of Prattville offers an on-site wellness center to employees covered under the group health insurance plan. The Wellness Center offers convenient, co-pay free medical and prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents.

Group Life Insurance-all regular employees receive a life insurance policy. Employees with less than 10 years of service receive a $10,000 policy and employees with 10 years of service or more receive a $20,000 policy.

Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama, this benefit requires mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment. Employees are classified as Tier I or Tier I (A) with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by RSA.

A Tier I employee is an employee who was a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama prior to January 1, 2013. A Tier I employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 6% of earnable compensation.)

A Tier I (A) employee is an employee who became a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama after January 1, 2013, and by local resolution and Act 2019-32 by the Alabama Legislature became a Tier 1 employee. A Tier I (A) employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 7.5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 8.5% of earnable compensation.)

Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)-Voluntary participation allows the employee to lower taxable income, and pay tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution. The City has 457 Plans through Nationwide Retirement, AIG Valic Financial Advisors, RSA-1, and Alabama Deferred Compensation. The employee may contribute up to the current allowable limits. All regular employees are eligible on the first day of employment.

Supplemental Insurance-Employees may obtain coverage for Dental, Cancer, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance. The City of Prattville offers payroll deduction for supplemental insurance. The employee pays for all supplemental insurance coverage. You are eligible upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.

Flexible Spending Account-Allows employees to lower their taxable income by placing certain insurance premiums under this plan. Also, offers unreimbursed medical/dental expense benefits, as well as daycare expense benefits.

Vacation Leave-

8 Hour Employees

Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.

Completed 6 months - 40 hours (5 days)

Completed 1 year - 40 hours (5 days)

Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 80 hours (10 days) per year

10 years through 15 years accrues 120 hours (15 days) per year

16 years and over accrues 160 hours (20 days) per year

The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 360 hours for 8-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

12 Hour Employees (Watewater)

Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.

Completed 6 months - 42 hours (3.5 days)

Completed 1 year - 42 hours (3.5 days)

Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 84 hours (7 days) per year

10 years through 15 years accrues 124 hours (10 days) per year

16 years and over accrues 168 hours (14 days) per year

The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 378 hours for 12-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

24 Hour Employees (Fire)

Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.

Completed 6 months - 60 hours (2.5 days)

Completed 1 year - 60 hours (2.5 days)

Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 120 hours (5 days) per year

10 years through 15 years accrues 180 hours (7.5 days) per year

16 years and over accrues 240 hours (10 days) per year

The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 504 hours for 24-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

Sick Leave-

8 Hour Employees

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 80 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 360 hours) or converting the leave to service time. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first full pay period after your hire date.

12 Hour Employees (Wastewater)

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 84 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 378 hours) or converting the leave to service time. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first full pay period after your hire date.

24 Hour Employees (Fire)

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 120 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 504 hours) or converting the leave to service time. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first full pay period after your hire date.

Holidays-Twelve paid holidays per year. The City Council determines the holiday schedule for each fiscal year.

For Detailed Benefits information please visit our Benefits Web Page at www.prattvilleal.gov

01

Define Economic Development from your philosophical perspective.

02

What are the top three things a community such as Prattville should focus on in Economic Development?

03

How would you focus on small business in the City of Prattville?

04

What small business experience do you have?

05

Have you ever worked with or in a small business incubator, and what was your experience? If you have not worked with a small business incubator before, what do you think they should do for a community?

06

If you were opening a small business incubator, how would you structure the facility and programming for the involved businesses?

07

Describe a strong business retention program.

08

Explain your marketing and social media experience and what suggestions you have to promote an economic development department.

09

What industrial projects have you worked to recruit in your career?

10

What retail recruitment experience do you have in your professional life?

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Employer City of Prattville

Address 101 West Main Street

Prattville, Alabama, 36067

Phone 334-595-0700

334-595-0700

Website http://www.prattvilleal.gov