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projects and the City's revolving loan fund. <br />C. Maintains promotional material and inventory of properties available for <br />development. <br />D. Prepares and provides information regarding land availability, markets, workforce <br />availability, taxes, transportation, utilities and financing to Ciry businesses. <br />4. Performs financial administration activities. <br />A. Develops and monitors Economic Development Authority and Housing and <br />Redevelopment Authority and related program budgets. <br />5. Performs staff liaison activities. <br />A. Provides staff liaison support to community development organizations including <br />Economic Development Authority, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, local <br />development corporations and Chamber of Commerce. <br />B. Develops strategies for working with appropriate commissions and task forces as <br />needed. <br />Promotes economic development. <br />A. Creates and/or modifies programs used in the marketing, attraction or retention of <br />business. <br />B. Provides leadership to assure continued long term economic growth in the <br />community. <br />Performs Economic Development Expansion duties. <br />A. Works to know and serve customers. <br />B. Clearly understands the basic functions and responsibilities of expanding businesses. <br />C. Develops effective action plan to address Economic Development issues or <br />concerns. <br />D. Keeps divisions and departments informed on a timely basis. <br />E. Attends and participates in all Economic Development Expansion meetings. <br />F. Achieves the City of Elk River's development goals. <br />8. Performs other essential job duties. <br />A. Regular and timely work attendance. <br />B. Follows all safety procedures. <br />C. Participates in safety training. <br />Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <br />^ Knowledge of public and private financing techniques for economic development. <br />^ Knowledge of industrial and commercial development. <br />^ Knowledge of central business district redevelopment. <br />^ Knowledge of community marketing and promotion. <br />^ Knowledge of housing programs. <br />^ Knowledge of growth issues. <br />^ Skill in business retention and recruitment. <br />^ Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, and database software proficiently. <br />^ Ability to effectively coordinate support from City staff and outside consultants to ensure <br />successful completion of economic development activities. <br />^ Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. <br />^ Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. <br />^ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. <br />Page 2 <br />Director of Economic Development <br />