Economic Development Director
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Management
Business Administration, Operations Manager -
Government
Operations Manager
About Us
The City of Glendale, a world-class sports and entertainment destination experiencing rapid job market growth and development, invites applications for a vital role within its Economic Development Department. Our dynamic team is dedicated to attracting new businesses, supporting existing ones, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. We work proactively to define market niches, assist with site selection, and provide resources to foster a thriving local economy.
The Role
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Director of Economic Development will be the city's primary liaison with the business community, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all economic development programs and activities. This executive-level position requires a strategic and innovative leader to drive sustainable economic progress, major capital investment, and job creation within the community.
The first review of applicants will commence on February 6, 2026.
Salary
- This position is a grade 505, and is FLSA Exempt
- The salary for this role is $ - $ annually.
Benefits
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can view the Benefits Guide and visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: Regular Status Positions Offer
- The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
- Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
- Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year).
- Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day. Retirement:
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.00%.
- Directs the research, planning, and implementation efforts designed to achieve the economic development objectives as set forth by the City Council and City Manager.
- Directs the formulations of economic development policies and their implementation.
- Oversees staff responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, enforcement and administration of long-range development/redevelopment plans, dispositions and development agreements and city ordinances pertaining to economic development.
- Meets with internal staff and others including developers, architects, bankers, business owners, and landlords to develop new programs or change existing policies to attract and retain new and expanding business.
- Serves as city representative in regional business activities and meetings.
- Briefs the City Council, City Manager, and management team to review or recommend courses of action on economic development. Negotiates incentive, development and consulting agreements with tenants, owners, architects, contractors, developers, employers and others.
- Serves as arbitrator/mediator between staff and private sector interests to ensure equity and avoid costly delays.
- Directs the preparation and administration of the annual Chamber of Commerce contract with the City for economic development activities.
- Formulates agendas and provides staff support to the Municipal Property Corporation; provides policy interpretations and staff support to the Industrial Development Authority.
- Makes presentations to City Council, management team and the public regarding economic development programs, issues, policies, initiatives, incentives and development agreements.
- Makes presentations to businesses seeking to relocate or expand in the city.
- Responds to media, citizen, and business inquiries and complaints.
- Oversees staff responsible for preparing grant applications and comprehensive technical, feasibility and administrative reports and studies.
- Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates and evaluates their performance.
- Prepares, presents and administers the departmental budget in…
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