Deputy Director of Business Services at City of Flint, MI

About the Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Acts as the primary point person for the City of Flint’s Economic Development function including overseeing the business “concierge” function. 

Position Duties

1. Provides high-level, confidential advisement and assistance to the Department Director in managing the structure, staffing, budget, culture, and work of a multi-faceted department with an emphasis on initiating and sustaining transparency, innovation, alignment, and accountability. Executes work as assigned or as apparent on a proactive basis. 
2. Proactively supports the growth of Flint-based small businesses.
3. Serves as the primary point person for Flint business retention/attraction work.
4. Coordinates with the Flint and Genesee Group on large business attraction/retention work that involves county and/or state-level incentives.
5. Facilitates coordination of the City of Flint’s efforts between the Zoning division, building permitting and Inspection division, and Business Licensing division to assist business owners.
6. Manages the creation of Corridor Improvement Authorities that align with the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
7. Oversees Economic Development initiatives/programs funded by CDBG, SBA, or foundations and analyzes/prepares required documentation.
8. Researches and provides connections for business owners to necessary government stakeholders or partners.
9. Leverages resources and opportunities to maximize the influence and impact of the department. Works to position the city as an action-oriented catalyst for change. 
10. Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field AND  three (3) years of professional experience working in Business or Economic Development.
OR
2.  Associate's degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field AND  five (5) years of professional experience working in Business or Economic Development.
OR
3.  Seven (7) years of professional experience working in Business or Economic Development.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License.
• Ability to work some evening hours for the City Council and other committee meetings. 

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration).

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
 
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
 
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.