Economic Development Director

PAY: Salary commensurate with experience and training.  Competitive benefits.

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The City of Olney, Texas and the Olney Industrial Development Corporation (OIDC) are seeking experienced candidates for the position of Economic Development Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

The OIDC Director is responsible to enhance the strength and stability of the economy through support of existing industry and attraction of manufacturing and service sector businesses which bring new capital and employment opportunities into the community.

Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude for Job

The OIDC Director must have knowledge of Economic Development Programs and financing including State and Federal Programs.  Knowledge of Municipal and State statutory laws regarding 4A & 4B Corporations.  Manage books, records, financial statement and other reports; prepare budgets and reports of OIDC.

Physical Criteria

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Require a Bachelor degree in economics, business, marketing, government, political science, or related field, experience within a government setting is preferred.  Experience may replace formal educational training.   

The OIDC Director and the Chamber of Commerce Director are located in the same office.  The Chamber of Commerce Director assist the OIDC Director when needed for certain projects.

This is an exempt position that will require the need to work beyond what is considered a normal workday/week. This position sometimes requires extensive weekend and after hours work to successfully implement the planned program.  This position sometimes requires travel both in and out of the OIDC boundaries. 

Submit resume electronically to olneyidc@brazosnet.com.  Feel free to call Wiley Hughey at 940-564-5879.