HomeMy WebLinkAboutEconomic Development CoordinatorUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Economic Development Coordinator
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Economic Development
Supervisor: City Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 30
Job Number: 3016
Job Summary
Recommends, implements, and advocates policies and programs to further the economic
development of Iowa City. Researches, compiles, analyzes, and reports demographic and
economic data. Maintains rela�onships with the local business community including effec�vely
collabora�vely with business, community and tourism organiza�ons as well as Self-Supported
Municipal Improvement Districts.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Works with the Greater Iowa City, Inc., Think Iowa City, local Self Supported Municipal
Improvement Districts, the University of Iowa and others in promo�ng the City as a
viable business loca�on.
• Represents the City’s economic development efforts and policies to the business
community, other levels of government and the general public.
• Assists developers and prospec�ve companies with commercial and industrial
development projects.
• Advises the City Council and appropriate boards and commissions regarding economic
development projects and reports findings and recommenda�ons documented in staff
reports.
• Provides regular staff support to the City Council Economic Development Commitee.
• Compiles and maintains economic indicators to aid in local decision-making and tracking
of progress toward established City goals.
• Researches and analyzes various study assignments including market area analysis, fiscal
impact analysis, economic base analysis, and popula�on es�ma�ons and projec�ons and
prepares writen reports.
• Recommends measures regarding economic development projects and proposals and
ensures compliance with City economic development principles.
• Prepares grant applica�ons and other planning documents related to economic
development. Monitors grant award agreements when applicable.
• Provides regular staff support to the Public Arts Advisory Commitee.
• Leads analysis on requests for public financing.
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• Leads development of incen�ve programs, such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF), tax
abatement and grant programs, monitors and tracks ac�vity.
• Responds to special requests for informa�on from the public and answers inquiries
regarding demographic and economic data and available economic development
programs.
• Assists other City staff with projects requiring demographic and economic data.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs all other related du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and three to five years of
related experience; or seven to nine years of related experience and/or equivalent
combina�on of educa�on and experience. Degree in Business, Community
Development/Planning, Public Administra�on or related. Experience in business,
economic development, community development, or related.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and six years of related
experience; or ten years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
educa�on and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to analyze and cri�que plans and financial informa�on and formulate and present
technical reports.
• Ability to apply concepts such as frac�ons, percentages, ra�os, and propor�ons to
prac�cal situa�ons.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and present mathema�cal budget informa�on.
• Ability to effec�vely communicate, both orally and in wri�ng, to residents, the City
Council and employees.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruc�ons in mathema�cal or
diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials, financial reports, legal agreements
and documents, reports and journals and prepare administra�ve documents.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory
agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to work with mathema�cal concepts such as probability and sta�s�cal inference.
• Knowledge of development process and local government opera�ons.
• Knowledge of economic development programs and analysis techniques.
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• Knowledge of principles and prac�ces of economic development, business, and public
administra�on.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus. Ability to transport self from building to building and to attend
various functions and meetings at other sites either within or outside of the City.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Du�es are generally performed in
an office se�ng with a controlled environment. The job requires si�ng for extended periods of
�me and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situa�ons and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Geoff Fruin, City Manager (4/2024)
Updated: March 2024
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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