The Town of Yarmouth is searching for an Economic Development Program
Manager to join our team. Working under the general direction of the
Assistant Town Administrator, the Economic Development Program Manager
performs high level professional, and technical planning tasks requiring
significant independent judgement in formulating and recommending
economic development plans, strategies and vision for the Town?s
economic development program, including the recruitment, growth and
retention of local businesses. . Provides critical staff leadership in
implementing and carrying out the economic vision of the Town in working
with diverse independent individuals, groups and agencies. Responsible
for grant writing and administration to support program implementation
and to stimulate business and infrastructure development. Serves as the
key spokesperson for economic development efforts. Requires a high
degree of independent, varied and complex work requiring a thorough
knowledge of a wide range of statutes and regulations relating to
economic development, business finance, planning and land use
regulation. Independently exercises judgement and initiative in carrying
out functions of critical importance addressing priority community needs
and in responding to inquiries in situations not clearly defined by
precedent or established procedures. Errors could result in serious
delay or loss of services, poor public relations, degradation of the
economic integrity of the community, legal ramifications, and
significant monetary loss to the town. Performs similar or related work
as required or as situation dictates. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s degree in public administration, economics,
urban or regional planning, or related field; Master?s degree preferred.
Minimum three years planning or economic development experience at the
local, regional or state level; combination of private and public sector
experience desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and
experience. Knowledge, Ability, and Skill: Knowledge: General knowledge
of: Economic development principles applicable to local government;
Principles and practices of land use planning public; commercial real
estate and office administration. Through on the job learning, develops
thorough knowledge of local government practices related to economic
development and of land use planning and permitting regulations
applicable to Yarmouth. Ability: Ability to work independently and to
communicate effectively in oral, graphic and written form. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers,
board/committee members, public sector officials, the business
community, community groups, and the general public. Skill: Superior
communication skills, both oral and written. Good analytical and
organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to
maintain strong working relationships with patrons and staff. Physical
Requirements Minimal physical effort is generally required for work
performed in the office. Light to moderate physical effort is
occasionally required in the performance of field investigations.
Occasionally required to walk and stand for extended periods of time
during field investigations. Site inspections require the general
ability to identify and distinguish colors, peripherals, and distances.
Ability to speak, hear, read and operate a keyboard.