The City of Cedar Hill, Texas is seeking an innovative, community-oriented servant leader to join our family as the next Director of Economic Development. This position is responsible for leading Economic Development personnel, programs, facilities, budgets, and activities in a manner consistent with the City’s vision, mission, values, and culture.

Under the general guidance and direction of the City Manager, the purpose of this position is to retain and expand the economic viability of the City by interacting with business and industry. This is accomplished by communicating with representatives of business and industry towards development of a working relationship within the City. This position also serves as director and manages the Type A Economic Development Corporation, attracting new tax base by marketing the city, retaining existing businesses and industries, attracting new businesses and industries, attracting other needed facilities, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.

The salary range for this position is dependent on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

View the full position profile online at:  www.cedarhilltx.com/jobs 

Requirements

Successful candidates for the position of Director of Economic Development will possess, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Urban Planning, Marketing, Real Estate, Public/Business Administration, Management or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• At least seven years of related experience required, along with supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required, meeting City driving standards. Candidates from out of state must be able to obtain a Texas license.
• Economic Development Certification required.

To be considered for this position apply online at www.cedarhilltx.com/jobs. Please attach a resume and interest statement.  In your interest statement, please include your current position title and highlights of your accomplishments in your current position.

Applicants selected as finalists for the position will undergo verification of current and previous employment (via open record requests), verification of education, criminal history background check, driving record check, and verification of professional references. Information from your application and résumé may be subject to release to the public, under the Public Information Act, at any time during the hiring process.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext. 1068.

For questions about the position, please contact Tracey Kerezman, HR Director at 972-291-5100 ext. 1053 or tracey.kerezman@cedarhilltx.com.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.