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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Division Manager, Economic Development
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 12848 Salary Grade: BF9
Approved: March 08, 2017 Last Revised: June 06, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under minimal direction, organize, develop, and manage core programs within a division of Economic Development
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Provides leadership, strategic direction and management for a division/unit within Economic Development.
  2. Sets division policy and ensures division is aligned with department goals.
  3. Responsible for overseeing the management of all aspects of the development and implementation of existing and new programs under their direction.
  4. Prepares and monitors division/section budget.
  5. Performs economic forecasting and evaluation of division/section related programs.
  6. Prepares financial summaries/reports for management review.
  7. Builds strategic alliance among community-based organizations (public, private and/or not-for-profit).
  8. Conduct needs assessment studies.
  9. Evaluates program operations for effectiveness and efficiency.
  10. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances and regulations.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.
  • Knowledge of municipal government operations and applicable regulations.
  • Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating techniques, contract law, bid evaluation and cost/price/value analysis.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  • Ability to negotiate, making independent judgments.
  • Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus five (5) years of Supervisory/Management experience in a field related to the job.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.