- Salary
- $107k+/yr
- Location
- 202 S Lombard St. Clayton, NC, NC, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
* Salary Grade SG 415* * Recruitment Salary Range Starting at: $106,829.00 *
** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **
* Work Location is 202 S. Lombard St. Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *
BROCHURE: Economic Development Director
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Economic Development Director for the Economic Development Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
The Economic Development Director (Director) leads the efforts of the Town, at the direction of Town Council and Executive Management, to grow and retain jobs, increase the tax base, develop economic opportunities for the Town’s residents and improve the overall economic vitality of the Town. The Director manages staff in charge of economic development marketing and promotional activities for the Town, in close collaboration with other Town Departments and external stakeholders. The Director is the point of contact and liaison between existing businesses, industrial and commercial developers, commercial real estate, business and economic development organizations and works collaboratively with these groups and elected officials to help move these projects forward. Finally, the Director serves as a catalyst for key projects across the town that serve the long-term economic interests of the Town’s residents and businesses, such as transportation, government affairs, real estate redevelopment and workforce development.
- Manage, monitor, supervise department staff which includes training, work assignments, performance evaluations, development, and disciplinary action(s).
- Work on special projects, including high-priority economic development projects, to move forward initiatives of Town Council and the Executive Team.
- Meet with and respond to inquiries from prospective developers and/or review plans associated with new retail, commercial, or industrial development.
- Oversee the Town’s government affairs efforts and liaise with the Town’s lobbyist, Executive Team, Town Council, and others as needed.
- Conduct direct outreach to existing businesses for either general or project-specific purposes.
- Develop and implement the department’s budget.
- Plan, organize and attend trade shows and conferences for the purpose of recruiting new businesses to Clayton.
- Meet with and participate in activities to advocate for the policy and capital priorities for the Town of Clayton, including meetings with elected officials, their staff, and other key agency staff.
- Contribute and participate in interdepartmental strategy meetings about long-range policy, plans, and capital expenditures.
- Represent the Town on national, state, regional and local boards and committees. Attend related events and meetings.
- Significant knowledge of principles, practices and processes involved in economic development.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of management, business, their organizational procedures, and financing.
- Considerable knowledge of marketing and event coordination.
- Considerable knowledge in government affairs and advancing advocacy efforts with other agencies and levels of government.
- Considerable knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to economic development, planning, nonprofit organizations and grants.
- Knowledge of public and private budgeting, financing, accounting, and related issues.
- Knowledge of land use planning, commercial real estate and development.
- Skill in analyzing, interpreting and communication demographic and econometric data, as well as experience with data collection and analysis for the purpose of program evaluation.
- Significant skill and experience in collaborative conflict resolution, customer service excellence and volunteer management.
- Considerable ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms, including public presentations and media engagements.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business executives and owners or representatives, public officials at the local and state levels, contractors, community leaders and organizations, other department heads, and other employees.
- Significant ability to analyze situations accurately and make recommendations independently.
- Significant ability to multi-task, set and follow effective work priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment as needed.
- Required Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economic Development, Political Science or a related major field.
- Preferred Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration & An IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), North Carolina Certified Economic Developer, Economic Development Finance Professional Certification. Masters in Public or Business Administration.
- 7-10 years of experience in economic development, downtown development and/or community development, preferably in local government or nonprofits. Minimum of three years management or supervisory experience required.
Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
* SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*
If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
Skills
Customer Service