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City of Lima DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS – Economic Development in Lima, Ohio
CITY OF LIMA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS -- Economic Development
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The City of Lima is currently accepting resumes for the position of Deputy Director of Housing & Neighborhoods -- Economic Development.
Job Duties:
- Under direction of the Housing & Neighborhoods Director, this position will oversee the economic development functions of the City of Lima.
- Including expansion of business operations in the City
- Securing new commercial investment in the community, and working with other organizations to promote smart and equitable growth policies for the community
- The Director of Economic Development manages the City's incentives and financing programs
- Collaborates on workforce development
- Coordinates with other departments on infrastructure and transportation projects
- Oversees the City's redevelopment of brownfield properties
- Assists small businesses in establishing and growing their footprint
Requirements:
- Require a high degree of seasoned experience in economic development, and are evaluated in terms of overall effectiveness
This position requires compliance with all provisions set forth in the City of Lima Charter and Codified Ordinances specific to this role
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Public or Business Administration, Community/Economic Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Economics or a closely related field
- Three (3) years experience in economic development, government administration, or other related experience, one (1) of which must involve supervisory experience to include experience working with tax credits and other economic development finance tools
- Associate's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Community/Economic Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Studies or a closely related field
Four (2) years experience in in economic development, government administration , or other related experience to include experience working with tax credits and other economic development finance tools
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and salary history to:
City of Lima
Attn: Human Resources
50 Town Square, 3^rd^ Floor
Lima, OH 45801
OR Email: jacalyn.owens@cityhall.lima.oh.us
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Equal Opportunity Employer