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MISSION: CITY OF ELLENSBURG CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE ECOMOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORTS TO: CITY MANAGER Provide professional staff support to the Ellensburg Business Development Authority, and City Council as it pertains to economic development in Ellensburg. Connect businesses with the resources to start. grow, and prosper in Ellensburg. SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Community Development Director"' the Econo.mie Development Manager supports the efforts of the Ellensburg Business Development Authority (EBDA) and the economic strategy of City Co1I0cil. This work may include developing, negotiating, and implementing economic development and redevelopment plans, programs, and services. Duties and responsibilities include planning, developing and recommi;mding business development strategies, anticipating and identiflt'i,ng opportunities to stimulate and lead to recruitment of businesses, attracting, retaining and expanding business in the Ellensburg Community. Serve as the primary contact for the City for business inquiries, and coordinate with the EBDA to provide timely response. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All the following are to be perfonned while adhering to City of Ellensburg operational policies, safety rules, and procedures. This position requires regular and consistent attendance to accomplish the following essential functions: Plan, develop, organize, manage or oversee, and evaluate economic development activities within the City. Work with real estate, finance, development, property owners and other strategic partner communities, including the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and the Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA) to facilitate economic vitality for the City; resolve and respond to complaints, conflicts, concerns, and questions concerning City services, policies, procedures, activities and programs as they impact business development; represent or assist with representing the City in contract negotiations relating to economic development. Participate in review of site development architectural plans in conjunction with other City staff and/or consultants. Prepare, write, and administer grant applications related to economic deveJopment; participate in grant funding research and preparation of grant applications for City projects es required; serve as representative to interagency planning committees and groups. Negotiate with business owners, property managers, and others to facilitate business attraction and retention; facilitates other City services in support of development and redevelopment projects. Analyze population, land use and other data relevant to the City's economic development and redevelopment plans; p.repare data and analysis, reports and recommendation for use and consideration by the Community Development Director, Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council; attend City Council and Public Hearing meetings as required. Monitor legislative developments in the area of economic development; work closely with the City Manager to develop the City's position where appropriate and respond as assigned. Prepare and manage the EBDA budget; assure financial accountability end appropriate record-keeping and internal controls. Prepare monthly financials and review with Board Treasurer. Oversee, manage, and market the Incubator (1000 N Prospect) and Airport Buildings (3110 Airport) on behalf of the City of Ellensburg and EBDA. Develop and administer service contracts with professional service providers, Economic Development Manager 11/2017