Community & Economic Development Director

Community & Economic Development Director City of Middletown The Community & Economic Development Director position within the City of Middletown coordinates efforts to enhance and diversify the city's economic base. This involves retaining and expanding existing businesses and attracting and developing new ones. The role requires professional planning expertise and guidance for the city's growth and development. The ideal candidate should possess considerable knowledge, abilities, and experience in planning, quality management skills, a strong customer service orientation, and effective communication skills. Additionally, the candidate should be able to interpret the city's needs and desires for land use, zoning, and design for short- and long-range planning projects. The Department consists of the following Divisions : Building Inspections & Permitting, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Airport and Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement. The Director oversees the city's transit system in coordination with the Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA). This position also directly oversees the city's Middletown Regional Airport (MWO) and Middletown Event Center, as well as all housing and urban development programs administered by the city, including the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Planning, Economics, or a related field. Certified Economic Developer, preferred, with five years of recent experience in economic development or a closely related field. A minimum of five years of supervisor experience is required. For a full job description including qualification requirements, please visit our website at https : / / www.cityofmiddletown.org / jobs. Salary Range : $104,915 to $151,500 annually plus excellent benefits package. Please send resume, work-related references, and salary history to Human Resources, City of Middletown, One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio 45042 or include with online application. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE / Drug-free Workplace.