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Economic Development Director - City of Freeport , TX (ID: 324593) |
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Title | Economic Development Director |
Type | Economic Development/Redevelopment |
Date Posted | 2019-03-05 |
City / Organization | City of Freeport , TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | lkershaw@freeport.tx.us |
Description | Economic Development Director Job Posting Freeport, Texas is a Coastal Community located approximately 60 miles south of Houston and 45 miles southwest of Galveston in Brazoria County Texas. Freeport offers enjoyable beautiful beaches, outstanding offshore fishing, as well as a small-town atmosphere. Freeport is home to Port Freeport, one of the most accessible deep water ports on the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport has become one of the fastest growing ports and is a leading economic catalyst for the Texas Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is achieving remarkable profits, enjoying growth at a phenomenal rate, and creating thousands of jobs in Brazoria County. Freeport is also home to industry leaders such as BASF, Dow Chemical-Olin Corp and Freeport LNG.
The Freeport Economic Development Director is a full-time, paid representative of the Freeport Economic Development Corporation (FEDC), and, as such must represent both the City and the FEDC in an energetic and professional manner to promote the City in its efforts to attract new business and residential development. The Freeport Economic Development Director reports directly to the City Manager as authorized by the Freeport Economic Development Corporation 4B Board. The Director plans, organizes and implements economic development functions from conception to completion, including business retention, business attraction and incentive programs. He/she implements economic development goals and objectives set forth by the FEDC Board, interfaces with the development community, local businesses and various departments and staff.
Freeport EDC Mission: The Freeport EDC is funded through 4-B sales tax revenue to establish and maintain a comprehensive economic development program for Freeport through (mission Statement). Additional details of the organization include: Board of Directors: 7 City Population: 12,169
Salary/ Compensation/Benefits: Up to $90,000 per year depending upon experience/qualification Texas Municipal Retirement System, automobile allowance, insurance, professional organizational membership, and relocation assistance negotiable if relocating to City.
For HR purposes, the Director will be employed and paid by the City of Freeport, as an exempt employee, and will receive the standard City of Freeport benefit package (insurance, vacation, etc.) in addition to an agreed-upon yearly salary approved by the FEDC Broad. An office will be provided at City Hall of Freeport, and regular working hours will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with 1 hour off for lunch. Hours maybe changed at the discretion of the FEDC Board and/or City Manager.
Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate must:
Duties, Responsibilities:
Application Process All submittal must be emailed, mailed or delivered in person to:
City of Freeport Human Resource Dept. Freeport Texas 77541 or
Questions about the position may be directed to the City Manager
City of Freeport and Freeport EDC are Equal Opportunity Employers Freeport, TX 77541 |