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Assistant Director - Economic Development Department
City of Savannah —Savannah, GA
- $92,221 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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GRAYWOLF INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY —Savannah, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
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Assistant Director - Economic Development Department
City of Savannah —Savannah, GA
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in economics,…
$92,221 a year
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Current and valid driver’s license is required. Position requires frequent out of state air/road travel as needed and required. Travel is regular and frequent.
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Assistant Director - Economic Development Department

City of Savannah -
Savannah, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$92,221 a year

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Economic development
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Purpose

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for strengthening communities, supporting local businesses, and driving sustainable economic growth? The City of Savannah is seeking an innovative and collaborative Assistant Director of Economic Development to help lead initiatives that create vibrant commercial corridors, expand economic opportunities, and foster an inclusive, resilient local economy.

In this leadership role, you'll partner with businesses, community organizations, elected officials, and stakeholders to develop and implement transformative economic development strategies that encourage investment, support business retention and expansion, revitalize neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life for Savannah residents. From overseeing key programs and grants to mentoring staff and advancing impactful initiatives, you'll play an integral role in shaping the City's economic future.

If you're an experienced professional who thrives on building partnerships, solving complex challenges, and creating meaningful community impact, we encourage you to join our team.

The new Assistant Director of Economic Developoment will assist in the direction and management of the functions of the Economic Development department. This position assists in developing and coordinating programs that help revitalize distressed commercial corridors, supports business creation and expansion, addresses barriers to economic growth, and supports a fair and diverse local economy for all.

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account, home purchase assistance and 11 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions

Assists with managing, directing, training and evaluating all department staff; processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Assists in implementing and assessing department programs, services and performance for ensured compliance with any federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and/or standards as well as the city and department policies and procedures that may need to adhere to.

Assists with managing the departmental and program budget(s) as well as any grants the department may have for successful execution and reporting in compliance with grantor’s terms.
Assesses business and community needs, develops and executes strategies to gain insight, designs and delivers relevant training opportunities while monitoring effectiveness to ensure delivery of high-quality services to increase individual and organizational capacity.
Assists with the coordination, assignment and review of work and performance of staff; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions and gives advice and direction as may be needed.
Prepares, reviews and edits departmental reports, presentations, publications, announcements and other documents to ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality outputs.
Participates in city, community, governmental, business and neighborhood meetings as well as serves on boards, committees and/or collaboratives where relevant that help build capacity for providing services and resources to residents/business community.
Assists in developing and implementing a variety of plans, projects, programs, initiatives, and activities that deliver a high degree of economic development services to meet community needs and improve the operational climate for businesses and quality of life for our residents.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, business or public administration or related field (master’s degree is preferred) supplemented by five (5) years of related experience in economics, business development, redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization, small and minority business development, local government incentive programs. The candidate can possess any equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role.

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES

Knowledgeable in neighborhood revitalization and urban redevelopment practices and principles.
Knowledgeable in collecting, managing, and analysis of economic data and performance data
Knowledgeable in business development principles and practices
Knowledgeable in asset development and wealth creation
Knowledgeable of local, state, federal laws/regulations and city policies
Knowledgeable of the local government’s budgetary process and procedures
The ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to collaborate in a team environment.
Skill in developing short- and long-range work plans.
Skill in public engagement processes and community outreach
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral presentation and written communication.

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