Salary : $81,030.00 - $137,590.00 Annually
Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number:
Department: FINANCE AND ADMIN
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Requirements

MOS Codes: None
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in business, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, business services, analysis, grant management, project management, or program management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

General Purpose
Under general direction, manage and support strategic planning, regional partnerships, business services, grant management, and program development to advance business recruitment, retention, and expansion while promoting innovation and sustainability on a regional, national, and global scale.

Typical Duties
Identify and implement initiatives to assist businesses and partner organizations with recruitment, retention, expansion, and entrepreneurial growth. Involves: Support incubators, advanced manufacturing initiatives, co-working spaces, universities, and business mentoring programs. Monitor market conditions, assess community needs, and connect businesses with available incentives, workforce programs, and Federal, State, and local resources.
Manage and coordinate grant programs and special projects to strengthen economic development strategies. Involves: Administering grant-funded initiatives, including tracking, compliance, and reporting. Leverage grant resources to support advanced manufacturing, technology, and workforce development. Expand funding opportunities to close project gaps aligned with City and regional priorities.
Define and support workforce and industry needs. Involves: Partner with educational institutions, local, state, and federal government agencies, and training programs to close skills gaps. Strengthen industry connections to align local talent with business needs. Connect residents with career pathways in advanced and emerging industries.
Plan and oversee business retention and expansion goals. Involves maintaining business databases and conducting outreach efforts. Conduct surveys and follow up with employers of all sizes. Coordinate with internal and external partners to support key industry clusters. Facilitate collaboration with regional stakeholders to enhance business competitiveness and promote cross-border opportunities.
Develop knowledge in City policies, programs, and procedures to improve service delivery. Involves: Work closely with Planning and Inspections, and other departments to streamline permitting and development processes. Identify opportunities for policy improvements and contribute to enhancements to the economic development program.
Represent the department at meetings and community events. Involves: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, real estate professionals, business organizations, and regional agencies. Communicate City programs and initiatives effectively. Prepare and deliver presentations on economic development efforts. Provide responsive support to business and community inquiries.
Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, guide, and evaluate work. Support training and professional development. Ensure compliance with policies and foster a collaborative work environment. Recommend staffing and personnel actions as needed.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Important Note: Required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applicants will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visitfor more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, in Business or Public Administration, Education, Health Education, Psychology or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, business services, analysis, grant management, project management, or program management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

04

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

05

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question