Assistant Director for Economic Development

CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Office of Development Services
POSITION: Assistant Director for Economic Development
DIVISION: Economic Development
STATUS :Full-time
CATEGORY : Salaried, Up to $77,800
FLSA : Exempt
REPORTS TO : Director of Development Services


JOB SUMMARY
Promotes the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the development of new business through financing programs, land/building availability assistance, tax incentives and technical assistance through local partnerships. Administers and develops economic development policies and programs for the City of Elkhart; performs other work as may be requested by the Director and/or the Mayor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POST OFFER TESTING REQUIREMENTS
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace.  Therefore, successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.


POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.  Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.