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Current Job Openings for County Economic Developers in Minnesota
City: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Position: Community Development Director
Salary: $133,707 to $169,892
Application Deadline: May 2, 2024
Job Summary: The Community Development Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the department, which includes staff working in the areas of planning, building inspections, code enforcement and environmental initiatives. The position contributes to the overall direction and operation of the City organization as a member of the senior management team and plays a lead role in economic development efforts, along with external consultants and the City Administrator. The position involves significant interaction with elected officials, appointed Commissioners, local businesses, and IGH residents, as well as cross-departmental work with members of the City’s six other departments.
View the full job description at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or closely related field, and eight years of progressively responsible experience in local, regional, or state government including supervisory experience. Past budgetary responsibilities are strongly desired.
Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/208470-inver-grove-heights-community-development-director/856685-application-form/en and complete the application process by May 2, 2024.
Please direct any questions to Bart Fischer at bart@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x119.
Organization: Kandiyohi County Economic Development (KCED)
Position: Executive Director
Salary: $100,000 to $130,000
Application Deadline: May 19, 2024
Job Summary: With a passion for rural Minnesota, the Executive Director will take a leadership and coordinating role in cooperation with other public, private, governmental, and educational organizations and agencies, encouraging the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the recruitment of additional businesses to Kandiyohi County. This position is responsible for leading efforts in retention, expansion, and location of businesses in the County.
View the full position profile at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economic Development, or related field, five years of experience in the effective presentation of technical economic, business, and/or industrial information and knowledge of information regarding proposed business expansion or relocation, or a combination of education and experience may be considered. A master’s degree and/or Certified Economic Developer certification are preferred.
Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/211215-kandiyohi-county-economic-development-executive-director/878892-application-form/en and complete the application process by May 19, 2024. Finalists will be selected on June 10, 2024, and final interviews will be held on July 8, 2024.
Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x111.
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