Director of Development
Apply NowCompany: City of Whitehall, OH
Location: Columbus, OH 43213
Description:
Salary: $41.82 - $52.88 Hourly
Location : Whitehall, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00146
Department: City Hall
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
Under the general direction of the Mayor, the Director of Development is responsible for carrying out the general efforts and activities necessary to achieve the broad policies, goals and objectives of the City in the area of economic and community development, as well as all other duties assigned by the Mayor.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Write and submit grant proposals and applications; track and administer city grants.
Collect necessary information from the various departments, forecasts, evaluate past economic data, and prepare spreadsheets for budget purposes.
Research and implement new methods and procedures to strengthen and improve relations with developers.
Formulate and develop plans, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and regulations necessary to assist our existing businesses and attract new development.
Supervise direct reports by supervising training, writing and conducting performance appraisals and use progressive counseling and discipline as appropriate.
Act as Secretary to Whitehall Community Improvement Corporation.
Function as liaison between the City, the Director of Public Service, and developers, assisting and advising said developers, regarding preparation of presentations and proposals to the Whitehall Planning and Zoning Commission or Whitehall City Council.
Review all development proposals with the Director of Public Service, meet with developers to discuss said development proposals, negotiates with said developers, on behalf of the Mayor, regarding terms and conditions of such development.
Liaison to Department of Defense with regard to all matters of military development within the City of Whitehall.
Liaison to the General Services Administration (GSA) in Chicago regarding all matters of Federal leased space for all Federal agencies.
Direct public relations and promotional efforts to attract new commercial and residential development to our City; direct the dissemination of information concerning commercial, residential, governmental, educational, cultural, and recreational advantages and attractions of the City.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Government, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
Minimum seven (7) years of progressive senior management level planning, community development, or other related experience, preferably within a municipal government environment.
Other
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Comprehensive knowledge of economic and community development concepts, theories, practices, principles and methods.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrative/managerial concepts, principles, practices, and techniques.
Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, both operating and capital improvement.
Comprehensive knowledge in the field of public relations,
General knowledge of planning and zoning procedures.
General knowledge of public improvement development process.
Skill in:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent human relation skills.
The City of Whitehall offers comprehensive benefit packages including vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement benefits. In addition, the City offers college tuition reimbursement, an annual service credit, supplemental life insurance and deferred compensation programs.
*Subject to change with collective bargaining agreement and/or administrative code changes
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Government, Public Administration, Finance or a related field?
02
How much experience in progressive senior management level planning, community development or related area do you have?
03
Do you have municipal government experience in a senior management role?
Required Question
Location : Whitehall, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00146
Department: City Hall
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
Under the general direction of the Mayor, the Director of Development is responsible for carrying out the general efforts and activities necessary to achieve the broad policies, goals and objectives of the City in the area of economic and community development, as well as all other duties assigned by the Mayor.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Write and submit grant proposals and applications; track and administer city grants.
Collect necessary information from the various departments, forecasts, evaluate past economic data, and prepare spreadsheets for budget purposes.
Research and implement new methods and procedures to strengthen and improve relations with developers.
Formulate and develop plans, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and regulations necessary to assist our existing businesses and attract new development.
Supervise direct reports by supervising training, writing and conducting performance appraisals and use progressive counseling and discipline as appropriate.
Act as Secretary to Whitehall Community Improvement Corporation.
Function as liaison between the City, the Director of Public Service, and developers, assisting and advising said developers, regarding preparation of presentations and proposals to the Whitehall Planning and Zoning Commission or Whitehall City Council.
Review all development proposals with the Director of Public Service, meet with developers to discuss said development proposals, negotiates with said developers, on behalf of the Mayor, regarding terms and conditions of such development.
Liaison to Department of Defense with regard to all matters of military development within the City of Whitehall.
Liaison to the General Services Administration (GSA) in Chicago regarding all matters of Federal leased space for all Federal agencies.
Direct public relations and promotional efforts to attract new commercial and residential development to our City; direct the dissemination of information concerning commercial, residential, governmental, educational, cultural, and recreational advantages and attractions of the City.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Government, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
Minimum seven (7) years of progressive senior management level planning, community development, or other related experience, preferably within a municipal government environment.
Other
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Comprehensive knowledge of economic and community development concepts, theories, practices, principles and methods.
Comprehensive knowledge of administrative/managerial concepts, principles, practices, and techniques.
Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, both operating and capital improvement.
Comprehensive knowledge in the field of public relations,
General knowledge of planning and zoning procedures.
General knowledge of public improvement development process.
Skill in:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent human relation skills.
The City of Whitehall offers comprehensive benefit packages including vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement benefits. In addition, the City offers college tuition reimbursement, an annual service credit, supplemental life insurance and deferred compensation programs.
*Subject to change with collective bargaining agreement and/or administrative code changes
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Government, Public Administration, Finance or a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
How much experience in progressive senior management level planning, community development or related area do you have?
- None
- 1 to 3 years experience
- 4 to 6 years experience
- 7 to 9 years experience
- 10 or more years experience
03
Do you have municipal government experience in a senior management role?
- Yes
- No
Required Question