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Title: 130 - Community Development Manager

Organization: City Manager's Office

Department: City Manager's Office

Location: City Manager's Office City Hall

Rate of Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 DOQ

Job Summary

            Under general supervision of the City Manager, this position will perform a variety of community and economic development activities and administrative duties. The Community Development Manager is responsible for recruiting new retail and retention strategies for current businesses (in collaboration with other entities) in the City of Brownsville.

 The Community Development Manager will represent the City of Brownsville as a liaison with local and regional economic development entities, including ICSC, Type A and Type B economic development corporations. This position will provide support to ensure successful implementation of the Downtown Renaissance Master Plan, Housing Plan, and other plans developed to help promote community and economic development for the City of Brownsville.  

Competencies

• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Development
• Problem Solving
• Innovation and Adaptability
• Customer Orientation
• Planning and Organizing
• Ethical Practice

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Collaborate with applicable entities for recruiting new retail and retention strategies for current businesses and supporting programs including small business workshops, job fairs, seminars, and other trade fairs and events. 
• Work with the Communications and Marketing Department to produce, marketing collateral materials including but not limited to brochures, aerial maps, packet materials, newsletters, email bulletins, videos and other related materials depicting community and economic development events, opportunities, and projects. 
• Research, compile, and maintain current economic, demographic, and other development related information for internal and external uses.  
• Create, update, maintain, post and coordinate information about Community and Economic Development in Brownsville on City web sites and social media pages. 
• Develop and maintain professional business relationships with existing commercial property owners and real estate developers to promote development and reinvestments within the City of Brownsville. 
• Knowledge and experience with Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), Tax Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) and 380 economic development incentives including applicable state law and compliance/reporting requirements
• Evaluate project potential and incentives requests and provide a summary to the City Manager. Prepare reports for City Commission. 
• Support the City Manager in negotiating and monitoring incentive agreements and contracts with prospective stakeholders; provide recommendations to the City Manager for City Commission for incentive agreements. 
• Assist in the review of legal agreements associated with economic development projects for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements. 
• Assist in the drafting of the proposed City Manager’s annual budget for Community and Economic Development programs. 
• Respond to open records requests specific to economic and community development in collaboration with the Legal Department.  
• Represent Brownsville in a professional, ethical, and positive manner to promote Brownsville as an ideal place to conduct business. 
• Assist with applications for economic development incentives including the facilitation of Texas Enterprise Zone Applications with entities and submits annual state reports as required. 
• Must be available to work outside the standard business day for Board Meetings, City Commission Meetings, and other work-related activities. 
• Knowledge and experience of Type A and Type B Corporations and Economic Development incentives. 
• Ability to maintain confidential data and information on economic development projects. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with Board Members, elected and appointed leaders and citizen groups. 
• Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints 
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 

Minimum Education & Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning or related field, plus 5 years related experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems; requires very little supervision.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Monitors budget; brings problems to the attention of supervisor.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to a voluntary deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Employees have access to flexible scheduling options in collaboration with their supervisor and the mission of the department, as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.