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Director Economic Development (Regional Team)

Company

BNSF Railway
Address , Fort Worth, 76131
Employment type
Salary $140,000 - $168,000 a year
Expires 2023-12-14
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.


Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2023
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $140,000-$168,000


This position is located at our Fort Worth, Texas corporate office and has the potential to be a hybrid position with up to 50% remote work.


Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.


What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

  • Have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
  • Have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
  • Be treated with dignity and respect.


We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

  • BNSF


JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Collaborate with, and lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts across all business functions in the analysis, integration, development, and implementation of market strategies and new business opportunities with new or expansion rail opportunities
  • Develop and deliver presentations to senior management.
  • Direct supervision of 5 Economic Development Regional Managers located across the Southern Region
  • Lead special projects related to new business, expansion opportunities, long term planning and strategic initiatives.
  • Generate strategic plans for enhancing the revenue base consistent with overall Company and Business Unit plans and strategies.
  • Lead, direct, plan, and implement the location and expansion of profitable industries through coordination with the BNSF Marketing groups, customers, developers, state, local officials, and with other BNSF departments.
  • Develop strategic plans for efficient and cost effective utilization of BNSF and private assets that provide for the ongoing process of expanding BNSF's strategic network.
  • Maintain an inventory of available sites; foster a broad network; and develop relationships with communities, industry/customer officials, federal, state, local government officials, economic development agencies, developers, real estate brokers, and site consultants.
  • Coordinate all aspects of locations, including track construction, lease and/or purchase, site identification, zoning, environmental impact, etc., to create quality growth.
  • Assist in development of cost/benefit (ROI) analysis, and implement the results in the negotiation of industrial projects.
  • Qualify business opportunities and work closely with BNSF Premier Transload network to provide rail solutions and alternatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong knowledge of railroad operations; general business issues; real estate matters; economics; and
  • Minimum 7 years professional work experience in economic development, transportation, engineering, real estate, marketing, economics or associated field.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

marketing policies, strategies, and practices.

  • Ability to handle significant workload in an environment with rapidly changing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to positively influence others to complete tasks and work as a team.
  • Able to travel on business as required and be on-call to meet the demands of the business.
  • Self-directed individual with track record of results.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MBA or Graduate degree.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics or Economic Development.
  • 2+ years of Corporate Real Estate and/or Economic Development experience.
  • 4+ years of engineering, rail operations, planning and development,

or industrial development experience.

  • Proficient in SalesForce.


BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Railroad Retirement
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

  • Education
  • Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
  • Last 7 years of driving history
  • Social Security number
  • Criminal history
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
  • Drug Screen
  • Other elements as needed
  • Medical evaluation
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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