Community and Economic Development Director
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORBi-State Regional Commission, Rock Island, IL

Salary Range: $67,893-$101,829, commensurate on education and experience.

The Bi-State Regional Commission is seeking a strategic hire for succession planning. The position is an exempt, non-remote position and will report to the Executive Director and the Deputy Director. The successful candidate will supervise and participate in economic development, general planning, recreation, and environmental services for the Bi-State Region and its member local governments. Familiarity with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) processes and grants, including Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy development and the role of Economic Development Districts (EDDs), CDBG block grant administration, FEMA mitigation planning and grants, management of EDA Revolving Loan Administration requirements including loan development, monitoring, servicing, marketing, and preparation of EDA reports is desired. Additionally, knowledge of Regional Planning Agencies, Council of Governments, and/or MPO transportation planning processes is preferred.

The position involves communication with a variety of stakeholders regarding Bi-State services and collaboration with federal, state, and local government entities.

Job requirements include:

Leadership skills with ability to establish/maintain effective internal and external working relationships

Excellent verbal and written communications

Ability to articulate a wide range of complex/technical subjects in small and large groups with staff; Board members; federal, state, and local officials; partner agencies; and the public

Professionalism in communications, appearance, relationships, responsiveness, and a commitment to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive, non-public information

Experience in supervising, developing, training, and mentoring staff

Project management skills, including delegation in a multi-task-oriented environment, ability to adapt to change, competing demands, and delays/unexpected situations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or combination of related experience and certifications from an accredited college/university in urban planning, public administration, geography, or a related field with minimum seven years' experience including three years' experience in supervisory role is required.

Benefits include three weeks paid vacation plus additional based on years of experience; 12 days of sick leave per year; 11 paid holidays; ability to flex 40 hours/week over seven days and 80 hours; short and long-term disability; employer pays approximately 85% of health premium; continuing education reimbursement of 50%; and assistance with moving costs. The region's cost of living is below the national average.

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025, or until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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