Organization: COMM. SERVICES / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Annual Salary:$44,012.80 – $48,505.60 (E30)
Apply To: http://www.cocoafl.org, under the ‘Employment Opportunities’ link. You will be required to create an account in order to apply.
Internal applicants must submit a City of Cocoa Job Promotion Request Form to the Human Resources Division prior to the closing date.
Position Summary(Major Job Duties):This position works under the general supervision of the Economic Development Manager and is responsible for assisting in the creation of economic development and redevelopment programs; promoting and marketing the City; implementing strategies to attract and recruit business and industry to the City of Cocoa; and expand and retain existing businesses. This position is also responsible for preparing and coordinating economic development related committee meetings and maintaining information on utilities, taxes, zoning, transportation, community services, incentive programs and innovative financing tools. The position also assists in implementing the City’s annexation program.
Duties and Responsibilities(Which are not in any hierarchical order): Assisting with the processing and reviewing all economic development incentive applications; providing information to site consultants; interfacing and coordinating with the local economic development commission; responding to the general public regarding economic development projects and matters; and providing technical and professional advice to city administration. This position will also assist in developing the City of Cocoa’s workforce and small business development initiatives. Evaluates economic, statistical and demographic data to analyze best means to attract, retain or expand businesses and/or industries within the City of Cocoa. Coordinates activities and/or resolutions of problems/complaints through federal, state and local government agencies (e.g., utilities, local transportation boards, local development departments, etc.). Identifies and recruits likely business prospects, responds to new business inquiries, maintains an inventory of available sites/buildings and aggressively markets suitable sites to such business prospects. Promotes retention and expansion of industry and commerce within the city; develops and maintains a cooperative working relationship with existing businesses; identifies existing business retention and expansion needs; conducts research and identifies and utilizes available resources to address those needs. Maintains and develops contacts with land owners, developers, site consultants, realtors, entrepreneurs, government officials, private industry representatives, chambers of commerce, and economic development related organizations and agencies. Promotes job development and civic improvements within the community. Assists in promoting and implementing the City’s Annexation Program. Remains familiar with governmental legislation, taxation, and other fiscal matters to determine effect on economic development, annexation, and redevelopment interests.