Community And Economic Development Director

The City of Harrison, with a population of 13,500, is a growing community on the west side of Cincinnati that contains suburban, rural, and historic communities with a range of development activity. The City is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative Community and Economic Development Director to lead the City’s business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts. The Director will report directly to the Mayor.

The City of Harrison Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) contains several related disciplines and functions which will provide a supportive framework and broader context in which the Director will perform his/her duties. The CED includes the divisions of economic development, planning, community development block grants, and geographical information systems. The overall departmental culture is focused on providing the best environment to encourage business and residential growth.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.

• Possess ten years of practical experience in public administration, regional, county, or other public planning/community/economic development agency.

• Possess strong professional judgment, business writing, and public speaking skills.

• Bring a collaborative leadership style to the position, developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Have knowledge or experience in government administration; water resource management; zoning; subdivision review; and transportation issues in a growing suburban or rural area.

• Have knowledge and experience in development and maintenance of Comprehensive Plans, Thoroughfare Plans, and Economic Development Strategic Plans.

• Have knowledge and experience in grant writing, community marketing/promotion, tax incentive program management, business retention program management, and proposal development for new company investment in the community.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position will be open until filled - candidates will be reviewed weekly.