Geauga County - Director, Community and Economic Development
Definition: Under general direction from the Executive Director of Development, is responsible for directing the comprehensive Community Economic Development Department (CED) including the following programs; CDBG, grant funded projects, revolving loan funds and fair housing ensuring regulatory compliance regarding the department. Manages administrative tasks in the areas of economic development, fair housing and community development activities; Performs related duties as required.
Typical Examples of Duties & Percentage of Time:
70% Manages, directs, coordinates, controls and evaluates all internal and external operations, plans and staffing of CED Department and programs requiring knowledge of O.R.C. and ODSA guidelines regarding CBDG programs. Responsibilities include the fiscal activities of the department and supervision of staff. Assists Executive Director with preparation of departmental budgets and narratives.
10% Formulates and implements policies and programs through decision making process involving research, coordination within the department and other agencies and departments.
10% Assists the Executive Director with CIC activities, including fiscal reporting, guideline maintenance, annual report/annual audit, organizing events and management of funds. Year-end/CAFR reporting using QuickBooks programming,
10% Meets with legislature, federal and state agency officials to explain departmental operations, identify new legislation needed and to seek funding support. Works with Township Trustees when Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Tax abatements are being considered.
*Developed after employment
Suggested Training and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, management science or public administration; 5-7 years specific experience working with community and economic development including managing a CDBG Formula/Allocation Grant Program for a County or Municipality. Training in or experience with federal, state and county regulations and funding requirements; or any combination of experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities of the job. Advanced in all aspects of Microsoft Office with knowledge of QuickBooks programming preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Please submit an Application for Employment and resume to the Geauga County Commissioners, Attn: HR Administrator #1410, 470 Center Street Bldg. #4, Chardon OH 44024. Please refer to details and application at https://co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Jobs
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