Economic Development & Special Projects Manager – City of St. Cloud

Economic Development & Special Projects Manager

The City of St. Cloud, Planning and Zoning Department is seeking candidates for an Economic Development & Special Projects Manager position. Successful candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Hiring Range: $63,011.52 – $96,808.61 Annually

Posting is continuous

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Economic Development, Economics, Business Administration, Planning, or related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Bachelors Degree – Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible economic development experience. A master’s degree in economic development will count as two years toward the minimum experience. At least three (3) years to include supervisory experience.
• Master Degree – Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible economic development experience. At least two (2) years to include supervisory experience.

A degree in a closely related field combined with training and experience related to economic development may be determined to meet minimum requirements, at the discretion of the City, when warranted. A continuing program of training and skill development shall be documented in these cases.

Preference will be given to individuals that have Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credentials.

Maintenance of a current, valid, State of Florida Driver License that meets requirements outlined in the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual as well as any requirements by the City’s insurance carrier (at no additional cost, or risk), and determined by the City to be an acceptable driving record history.