Director of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization

Full Salary Ranges:  $161,900 - $234,800 Yearly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $161,900 - $198,350 Yearly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary

The Director of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization (EDUR) is responsible and accountable for leadership and management of the department, including its personnel, budget, and resources. As a member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team and in collaboration with all City departments, the Director is responsible for the development and deployment of established goals, objectives, and tasks of EDUR. Responsibilities of the department include the development, update, and execution of the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan, serving as a liaison between the City, business/industry, governmental agencies, area business and development entities, retaining and recruiting businesses, expanding operations, business data, and economic resource development, and supporting workforce development initiatives and partnerships.

Experience, Education, and Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, planning, public or business administration, or related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in progressively responsible positions in an economic development, redevelopment or planning agency, or related private sector experience.
• Experience with mediation, conflict resolution, and effective problem solving.
• Demonstrated success working in a community with demographics similar to the City of Greeley.

OR 

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND 

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of fiscal impact and community analysis software.
• Knowledge with the use of maps, charts, and other graphic tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with public administration, economic / community development, accounting and financial management principles, and municipal finance.
• Knowledge of best practices associated with relationship marketing, economic development and redevelopment, sales and marketing, forecasting, and modeling.
• Knowledge of project development, cost / benefit analysis, and related construction considerations.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the use of various economic development financing tools and incentives, including Enterprise Zones, Tax Increment Financing, and Private Activity Bonds, among others.
• Customer relationship orientation, skills, and aptitudes.
• Knowledge of social media.
• Knowledge of primary industry’s investment needs. 
• Knowledge of retail service industry.
• Knowledge of workforce development
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of Greeley’s distinctive economic strengths and opportunities including agriculture, energy, government (local, state and federal), education, health care, creative industries,