Salary : $120,000.00 Annually
Location : 310 Nolan Street, Big Spring, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates and facilitates Economic Development (EDC) program activities to achieve the Board's economic development strategies and ensures the program activities meet the Board of Directors' goals, objectives, and directives.
- Assists in planning and organizing Economic Development activities to attract new businesses, encourage expansion and retention, expand the tax base , encourage creation of jobs, workforce development, and generally improve the quality of life and facilitate a self-sustaining economy for the city; assists in developing plans to attract, assist, and retain a diversified mix of businesses and public/private partnerships.
- Assists with the preparation of formal and technical reports, working papers, presentations, and correspondence.
- Reviews EDC activities and develops recommendations for program goals, services, and projects; evaluates and facilitates compliance with local, state, and federal agency requirements and prepares reports; supervises the EDC meetings and creation of public agendas.
- Assists with contract development; manages contracts and evaluates compliance with contract requirements; evaluates expenditures and monitors payments.
- Implement plans to attract and create primary industry jobs, enhance the business atmosphere to retain the existing business base, and market Big Spring to the business communities.
- Provides information and referrals on economic development programs, processes, and services.
- Coordinates with community organizations, regional agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
- Analyzes data, evaluates trends, and assures EDC issues are properly addressed and resolved - this will include researching other city and economic development efforts and best practices, and compiling that information for use by the department in refining or creating new programs
- Supports the relationship between the Big Spring Economic Development Corporation and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive economic development issues, work-related issues, and Big Spring Economic Development information.
- Acts as primary liaison between city departments and outside organizations to improve communications, encourage collaboration, and facilitate positive processes and initiatives in the community.
- Driving and traveling are required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field; Master of Public or Business Administration or Master in Economic Development preferred. ED experience may be substituted for academics.
- A successful track record of accomplishment in economic development.
- Supervisory experience.
- Certified Economic Developer Certification (CEcD) preferred.
- A valid Texas Driver's License. Must maintain and provide proof of auto liability insurance, and
- Must be willing to relocate to the City of Big Spring.
Experience & Demonstrated Abilities of Knowledge and Skill:- Economic development organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- Economic development principles, practices and implementation methods, including business development, business retention, redevelopment, marketing and local government financial incentives for business and economic development projects.
- City, state, and federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations relating to economic development.
- Plan organize direct and coordinate the work of the staff.
- Select, supervise train and evaluate staff.
- Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens.
- Principles of record keeping, records management, contract management, and prepare and administer complex budgets.
- Economic development program planning and evaluation principles.
- Analyzing and interpreting business development issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
- Analyzing, prioritizing, and promoting ED programs to meet development strategies.
- Analyzing and evaluating economic development issues and developing programs and services to meet strategic goals.
- Implementing and coordinating plans, programs and incentives for the acquisition of real property as may be necessary and retention of industry and business in the community.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established standard operating procedures.
- Managing economic development grants on behalf of BSEDC and the City.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City Administration, other economic development agencies, businesses, non-profit organization, federal and state agencies, and the general public.
- Computer competency including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, and competent ability with Excel, PowerPoint, and general graphic illustration tools is required.
- Public speaking skills
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Travel may include driving, air travel or other means from locations outside of the city.
RESUME: Submittal of professional resume is required and must include an explanation of employment gaps. All applicants will be subject to a standard background check completed by the city. Applicants shall not have filed for personal or business bankruptcy or be in arears for federal, state, or municipal taxes.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYOne (1) Administrative Assistant
