Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Director

Job Description

1. Work Objectives
The Downtown Development Authority and Main Street program director
coordinates activity within a downtown revitalization program which utilizes
historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic
development.

He/she is responsible for the development, conduct, execution, and documentation
of the DDA and the Main Street program. The director is the principal on-site staff
person responsible for coordinating all program activities locally as well as for
representing the Community regionally and nationally as appropriate.

2. Full Range of Duties to be Performed
a. Coordinate activity of Downtown Development Authority which also serves as the
board for the Main Street program; coordinate committees ensuring that
communication between committees is well-established; assist committees with
implementation of work plan items.

b. Manage all administrative aspects of the Main Street program, preparing all reports
required by the State Main Street Program and by the National Main Street Center,
assisting with the preparation of reports to funding agencies and supervising part-time
employees or consultants.

c. Develop, in conjunction with the Main Street Program’s board of directors, strategies
for downtown economic development through historic preservation utilizing the
Community’s human and economic resources. Become familiar with all persons and
groups directly or indirectly involved in the downtown commercial district. Mindful
of the roles of various downtown interest groups, assist the Main Street programs
board of directors and committees in developing an annual action plan for
implementing a downtown revitalization program focused on four areas:
design/historic preservation, promotion, organization/management, and economic
restructuring/development.

d. Develop and conduct the ongoing public awareness and education program designed
to enhance appreciation of the downtown’s architecture and other assets and to foster
an understanding of the Main Street program’s goals and objectives.

e. Assist individual tenants or property owners with physical improvement projects
through personal consultation or by obtaining and supervising professional design
consultants; assist in locating appropriate contractors and materials; when possible,
participate in construction supervision; provide advice and guidance on necessary
financial mechanisms for physical improvements.

f. Assess the management capacity of major downtown organizations and encourage
improvements in the downtown community’s ability to undertake joint activities such
as promotional events, advertising, uniform store hours, special events, business
recruitment, parking management, and so on. Provide advice and information on
successful downtown management. Encourage a cooperative climate between
downtown interests and local public officials.

g. Advise downtown merchants organizations and/or chamber of commerce retail
committees on Main Street program activities and goals and assist in the coordination
of joint promotional events, such as seasonal festivals or cooperative retail
promotional events, in order to improve the quality and success of events to attract
people downtown; work closely with local media to ensure maximum event
coverage; encourage design excellence in all aspects of promotion in order to advance
an image of quality for the downtown.

h. Help build strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public
agencies at the local and state levels.

i. Utilizing the Main Street program format, develop and maintain data systems to track
the process and progress of the local Main Street program. These systems should
include economic monitoring, individual building files, thorough photographic
documentation of all physical changes and information on job creation and business
retention.

3. Resource Management Responsibilities
The program manager supervises any necessary temporary or permanent
employees, as well as professional consultants. He/she participates in personnel
and project evaluations. The program manager maintains local Main Street
program records and reports, establishes technical resource files and libraries, and
prepares regular reports for the state Main Street program and the National Main
Street Center.

4. Job Knowledge and Skills Required
The program manager should have education and/or experience in one of the
following areas: architecture, historic preservation, economics, finance, public
relations, design, journalism, planning, business administration, public
administration, retailing, volunteer or nonprofit administration, and/or small
business development. The program manager must be sensitive to design and
preservation issues. The manager must understand the issues confronting
downtown business people, property owners, public agencies, and community
organizations. The manager must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized
and capable of functioning effectively in a very independent situation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Supervisory skills
are desirable.

Title: Executive Director

Position Summary: The Executive Director is the senior professional employee who reports directly to the Board of Directors. With the exception of those decisions and matters which are defined as the direct responsibility of the Board, the operation of the Downtown Development Authority, and three

The Executive Director provides perspective, continuity and direction for the DDA’s operations and staff. He/She will maintain oversight of the organizational machinery, general office administration, budgeting, DDA organizational structure, planning, advertising and promotion. He/She will provide leadership and support in representing the organization in its lobbying efforts with various levels of local and state government. He/She will also provide leadership, through recommendations, to the Board in formulation of objectives and decision of general policy, through ultimate control will remain with the board.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates and implements approved Main Street programs of the DDA including design, promotion, economic restructuring, and organization;

Actively facilitate the successful recruitment and retention of downtown business establishments, with sensitivity to the targeted specialty retail, service and professional mix desired for a vital historic central business district; track and maintain relevant information about downtown business trade (proprietors, type, employees, contact information).

Actively facilitate the acquisition and lease of downtown business properties, maintaining all necessary descriptive and contact information about properties available for sale or lease; track and maintain relevant information about downtown property sales and leases (amounts, owners/tenants, contact information. . .); inspire rehabs for adaptive mixed uses of larger commercial buildings (upper story residential, street level office/retail); aid in preservation and rehabilitation as economic development initiatives by helping facilitate state and federal tax credit applications for downtown merchants and property owners (have knowledge of state and regional resources available for aid, understand the programs thoroughly, and help photograph and encourage local businesses to invest in historic preservation).

Actively facilitate appropriate improvements to downtown building properties, including rehab and restoration projects, new construction, and building facade improvements; provide design assistance through local or Georgia Main Street resources to property owners; administer design guidelines for the Milledgeville local historic district according to Historic Preservation Commission procedures; encourage early involvement and support of City building, life safety, and accessibility code officials; administer and support incentive programs such as Main Street Match for appropriate building facade and business sign improvements.

Actively participate with citizens and public officials in the formulation of public policy, codes, planning and zoning standards and design guidelines impacting the future development and prosperity of the historic downtown business district.

Develop annual base operating and program budgets for board approval, preparing adjustments for approval as required during the course of the business year; manage base operation expenses (all administrative/office expenses) within approved annual public funding; manage project and program related expenses within designated contribution amounts, grant project budges, and/or available private raised funds as may be applicable.

Facilitate the board meeting functions, DDA and Sunshine law compliance, planning and training requirements, insurance coverages, legal assistance, and CPA reviews essential to prudent, lawful and effective operations of Milledgeville MainStreet/DDA and its board of directors.

Actively facilitate downtown beautification projects and appropriate public developments and improvements to the historic downtown business district street elements (tree maintenance, planters, lighting, fixtures, way-finding signage, parking. . .); administer and support volunteer programs such as the Downtown Planter Adoptions; coordinate, administer and support the implementation of the Downtown Milledgeville Streetscape Master Plan, initiate in 2001 with TE funding for the Citys Phase I implementation; support the Baldwin Oconee River Greenway Development initiated in 2001 with the Master Plan phase; support Milledgeville-Baldwin County Comprehensive Transportation Plan for long term improvements to truck routing away from downtown pedestrians and historic structures.

Serve as a highly visible, active partner in the development and future prosperity of Milledgeville-Baldwin County; Forward Baldwin, local government officials, other economic development entities (Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Industrial Development Authority), the Historic Preservation Commission, the Tree Board, and other organizations focused on the conservation of the community’s historic and natural resources.

JOB TITLE: Director of Downtown Development

DEPARTMENT: Downtown Development

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, marketing, promoting, and implementing downtown development programs. The program objectives include community education, formulation of policies, and the development of marketing strategies for those areas. This program will be designed to promote, enhance, conserve, monitor, and improve downtown.

MAJOR DUTIES:
Develops an annual budget and monitors expenditures.

Develops, coordinates, and implements long and short range master plans for downtown development, including urban and trail development.

Maintains inventories of existing resources, including mapping and photography.

Develops an annual Downtown Development Authority work plan in coordination with community leaders and the RDDA Board, as well as with the Assistant City Manager.

Provides assistance to and coordination of the RDDA Board, including administration and budgeting, agenda setting, committee formation and management, as well as volunteer recruitment and management.

Coordinates with existing City and County departments, Tourism, Recreation Authority, state and federal agencies involved in planning, historic preservation, and downtown development.

Plans and implements a variety of educational and public relation activities to create and maintain the historic central business district, including activities that will stimulate the economic development and incorporate historic preservation principles into revitalization of the downtown.

Manages downtown parking programs, including supervision of the Parking Services Manager. Develops and improve existing parking programs.

Communicate and coordinate building design elements with tenants, residents and property owners in compliance with the City of Rome’s commercial and residential Design Guidelines, the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation, and the City of Rome’s Building, Fire, and Zoning Codes.

Recruits volunteers to assist in accomplishing major duties of this position.

Hours must be flexible and the employee should be able to work on the weekends and evenings if necessary.

Coordinates recruitment and retention plans for downtown businesses, including assistance with business plan development, inventories of available space, and contacting realtors and property owners.

Identifies, prepares, and implements grants from applicable agencies in enhancing components related to downtown development.

Assists with the acquisition of easements and property for future development; encourages new commercial and residential development in the historic commercial business district.

Develop proposals and work with the City staff to secure all permits required by state and federal agencies.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POSITION:
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in public relations and marketing.
Knowledge of administration, budgeting, and basic accounting.
Skill in organizing.
Skill in operating computers.
Skill in gathering and analyzing statistical data.
Ability to educate and train volunteers.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, development and historic preservation.
Knowledge of the relevant City Codes, state and federal laws governing downtown development

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
In general, this position will be supervised by the Assistance City Manager on a day-to-day basis.

COMPLEXITY:
This position consists of tasks in administration, planning development, , preservation and public relations. Complexity is present in the broad scope of the position, the need for creativity, and the multiplicity of tasks and goals.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:
The purpose of this position is to improve the quality of life of the City of Rome and Floyd County’s core, including the management of the daily operations of the Downtown Development program. Successful performance will result in the economic development and assure full utilization of the downtown and historic areas as an aesthetic, recreational, historic, cultural and economic resource.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are typically with co-workers, committees, department heads of other agencies, volunteers, state and federal employees, homeowners and property owners, tenants, city officials, associations, merchants, the media and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
Contacts are typically for receiving, providing or exchanging information, resolving problems and influencing persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, and walking. The employee must occasionally lift objects of varying weights and must possess manual dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office and outside where the employee is sometimes exposed to cold or inclement weather. The work schedule will vary and may include night and weekend duties.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position has functional supervision over the Parking Enforcement Specialist and the Streetscape Worker, and shares the services of the Community Development Administrative Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience or education sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of the subordinate positions and the ability to answer questions and resolve problems usually associated with a masters degree in planning, public administration, historic preservation or a related field or one to three years experience or service in any of these fields.

City of Kingsland, GA

Classification Title: Executive Director – DDA
Department: Economic Development
Reports To: Economic Development Director

General Statement of Job
The Executive Downtown Development Authority Director coordinates activities for the downtown development and revitalization program governed by a downtown development authority board of directors. This position is responsible for the planning, development, execution, and documentation of the downtown development program. The director is the principal on-site staff person responsible for coordinating all program activities locally as well as for representing the downtown regionally and nationally, as appropriate.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
Coordinates the activities of downtown development related committees and volunteers, ensuring that communication between committees are well-established and assists committees with implementation of work plan items.

Manages all administrative aspects of the downtown development program including purchasing, record keeping, grant administration, budget development, and accounting.

Prepares all reports required by the DDA Board and the city and assists with the preparation of reports to funding agencies.

In conjunction with the city and DDA Board of directors, develops strategies for downtown economic development by utilizing the community’s human and economic resources.

Maintains and updates DDA property inventory.

Assists the DDA board of directors and committees in developing an annual action plan for implementing a downtown revitalization program focused on the aspects of design, historic preservation, promotion, organization, management, economic restructuring, and development.

Develops and conducts the ongoing public awareness and education program designed to enhance appreciation of downtown’s architecture and other assets.

Fosters an understanding of the downtown development program’s goals and objectives through speaking engagements, media interviews, and appearances while keeping the downtown highly visible in the community.

Assists individual tenants or property owners with physical improvement projects through personal consultation or by obtaining and supervising professional design consultants.

Assists in locating appropriate contractors and materials, participates in construction supervision, and provides advice and guidance on necessary financial mechanisms for physical improvements.

Assesses the management capacity of major downtown organizations and encourages improvements in the downtown community’s ability to undertake joint activities such as promotional events, advertising, uniform store hours, special events, business recruitment, parking management, and so on.

Provides advice and information on successful downtown management.

Encourages a cooperative climate between downtown interests and local public officials.

Advises downtown merchant organizations and chamber of commerce committees on downtown program activities and goals.

Assists in the coordination of joint promotional events, such as seasonal festivals or cooperative retail promotional events in order to improve the quality and success of events to attract people downtown.

Works closely with local media to ensure maximum event coverage and encourages design excellence in all aspects of promotion in order to advance an image of quality for downtown.

Helps build strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public agencies at the local and state levels.

Monitors the program’s success by developing and maintaining data systems to track and assess the progress of the downtown development program. These systems should include economic monitoring, accurate and up-to-date tax base information, individual building files, thorough photographic documentation of all physical changes, and information on job creation and business retention.

Represents the Community at the local, state, and national levels to important constituencies.

Speaks effectively on the program’s directions and findings and stays abreast of the need to improve state and national economic development policies as they relate to smaller communities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in related area and two years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Should have education, knowledge, and experience in as many of the following areas as possible: architecture, historic preservation, economics, finance, public relations, design, journalism, planning, business administration, public administration, retailing, volunteer or nonprofit administration, and small business development.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.
The incumbent’s working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Personnel Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Economic Development Director

JOB SUMMARY
This position directs the city’s economic development operations.

MAJOR DUTIES
• Directs economic development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives of the Downtown Development Authority and the City of Tifton.
• Provides assistance in the development of short- and long-term economic and community development plans and goals; researches and prepares related studies, reports and recommendations.
• Provides professional economic development advice, assists in the application and permitting process, and serves as an advocate for economic development in alignment with the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, and city goals.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the Chamber of Commerce to identify areas of concern in the promotion of business location and expansion efforts.
• Serves as liaison to various local, state and federal agencies; coordinates projects with agencies as appropriate.
• Prepares grant proposals and applications, contracts, and other necessary documents; administers grant funds and manages contracts.
• Administers and supervises the Downtown Development Authority loan program.
• Assists with the negotiation and management of professional service contracts, property sales or acquisition, and economic development oriented negotiations.
• Partners with city and county Development Authorities to formulate and implement marketing and business attraction strategies.
• Monitors legislation and regulations relating to economic development and reports findings to the appropriate parties.
• Prepares a variety of reports, surveys and presentations for various boards and agencies, and for the general public.
• Prepares and administers the division budget.
• Recruits, hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises and evaluates personnel.
• Develops, updates and implements annual work plans, vision statements, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
• Knowledge of economic development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business development principles.
• Knowledge of municipal zoning and infrastructure, and planning programs and processes.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.
• Skill in supervision.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Downtown Development Authority Board assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES
Guidelines include city ordinances, city budgeting procedures, grant guidelines, and The Employee Handbook. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
• The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. Coordinating activities with a variety of stakeholders contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s economic development activities. Successful performance contributes to the positive growth and development of the City of Tifton.

CONTACTS
• Contacts are typically with co-workers, business owners, representatives of various community groups, bankers, representatives of other local, state and federal economic development agencies, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, motivate personnel, resolve problems, provide services, and negotiate or justify matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has functional supervision over Administrative Clerk (1), Building Service Worker (1), Theater Coordinator (1), and Farmer’s Market Coordinator (1).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.

City of Monroe
Position Title: Economic Development Specialist

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, technical and professional work in the preparation and implementation of economic development plans, programs and services for the City of Monroe; responsible for coordinating and developing annexation projects and assists with implementation of the downtown development plan in order to help expand the City’s tax base. Work is performed with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in the preparation and implementation of economic projects within established objectives. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops continuous and long range expansion projects for the City; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Solicits prospective businesses and homeowners and prepares information for the specific purposes of annexation and downtown development; schedules appointments for meetings; provides professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, elected officials, boards, commissions, civic groups, homeowners associations, and businesses. Provides information on annexation and downtown economic development issues, programs, services, and plans.

Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of available buildings and sites in the community for economic development purposes; develops and maintains schedule for parcels to be contacted on a weekly basis.

Prepares and maintains information on utilities, taxes, zoning, transportation, community services, enhancing tools, etc.; responds to requests for information for annexation purposes; prepares data sheets, brochures and other information packages. Responds to local citizens and businesses inquiring about local economic development activities and opportunities.

May confer with the Customer/Community Relations Liaison in gathering existing City information and brochures to be used in the preparation and development of information packages; provides updates regarding annexation and downtown development projects to be used in press releases and the City newsletter.

Serves as a liaison between the City of Monroe and the Walton County Chamber of Commerce, Merchants’ Associations, and other public, private or nonprofit groups and associations interested in annexation or development in the downtown area.

Coordinates the processing of annexation requests to insure state requirements and guidelines are followed properly.

Assists with implementation of downtown development plan; coordinates with existing businesses in the downtown area for facility improvement; and coordinates construction for public improvement projects.

Monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulations relating to economic development, and reports findings, trends and recommendations to supervisor.

Provides staff support to the Planning Commission, as needed and assigned. Prepares annexation and downtown development reports and supporting data, including recommendations.

Prepares graphics, charts, tables, promotional materials, etc. for annexation and downtown development activities.

Researches, prepares, and writes grant applications related to economic development as needed.

Receives applications for low interest loans.

Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.

Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.

Assists other staff members as needed.

Performs a variety of other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives direction from the City Administrator, and may exercise functional and technical supervision over subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel, and contracted staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of business development; economic development; municipal zoning and infrastructure; planning programs and processes.

Knowledge of basic grammar, language usage and vocabulary.

Knowledge of software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, basic HTML, publishing software, and social media platforms.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Four-year degree in urban planning, business or public administration, economics, marketing, public relations, or a closely related field required; Two year experience in performing related work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Must be 21, have a valid state driver�s license free of suspensions and/or revocations and meet physical standards test. Hire is subject to criminal history investigation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
May require the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. May be required to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Ability to successfully complete training necessary as directed by the City Council and the City Administrator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed in an office and at sites throughout the community. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and occasional inclement weather.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check; related tests may be required. Drug screen required.

NOTE: The position description does not constitute an agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

BRUNSWICK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Summary: This position is responsible for the development, coordination, execution and documentation of a comprehensive downtown revitalization program. The Director will perform complex and responsible work and enjoy considerable latitude in discharging duties, exercising considerable independent judgment and discretion in carrying out daily responsibilities. The Director is directly responsible to the Board Chairman.

Major Duties:
1. Familiarization with all persons and forces directly or indirectly involved in the downtown area.
2. Oversee & maintain DDA Operating Budget and prepare annually. Familiar with payroll/accounting practices including payroll taxes and withholding. Responsible for timely filing of Federal and State returns including Social Security. Works closely with Treasurer to ensure all financial data is reported tracked and monitored.
3. Assess leadership and management capacities of major community organizations influencing downtown development and encourage improvement in undertaking joint activities.
4. Encourage a cooperative climate between the BDDA, downtown businesses and public officials, addressing the area of public improvements and issues in downtown.
5. Help build strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public and private agencies at the local, state, and national levels.
6. Assist the BDDA Board of Directors in developing an action plan with yearly updates.
7. Track and Monitor attendance of BDDA and BDDAA Boards-(Brunswick DDA and Brunswick Advisory Board)
8. Expand and develop advisory/volunteer capacity ensuring that committee activity is moving smoothly.
9. Coordinate activities of the BDDA/Historic Brunswick Business Association committees. Assist in the coordination of joint promotional events and encourage design excellence in all aspects of promotion in order to advance an image of a quality downtown.
10. Interpret, develop and conduct on-going public awareness and educational program constantly in the public eye, both within and outside the community.
11. Prepare press releases and serve as primary contact for all media types.
12. Advise downtown businesses and assist in the coordination of joint promotional events and encourage design excellence in all aspects of promotion in order to advance an image of a quality downtown.
13. Develop strategies to increase opportunities downtown, attracting new users to existing facilities, expanding market opportunities and promoting existing businesses.
14. Facilitate recruiting new businesses downtown
15. Inform and assist tenants and property owners with physical improvement projects.
16. Administer facade grant program to encourage development of prominent examples of appropriately designed and executed improvements, provide referrals to funding programs. Administer Jump Start grant program to foster small business development. Provide referrals to funding programs.
17. Manage administrative aspects of the Main Street program as assigned.
18. Represent the BDDA/Main Street at various state and national conferences, workshops, and seminars.
19. Maintain personal contact with all members of the BDDA district through newsletters, DDA brochures, special events and functions, and business visits.
20. Facility management for Old City Hall.
21. Coordinate cruise ship scheduling with City Marshal and act as Captains docking contact person for City of Brunswick.
22. Oversee update of all DDA marketing materials and associated printing costs.
23. Oversee update of DDA Website.
24. Perform other related tasks as directed by the BDDA Board of Directors.

Desirable qualifications may include:
1. A bachelors degree in history, business, planning or a related discipline.
2. Experience in preservation-based commercial revitalization, an acute visual sensitivity and commitment to the preservation philosophy.
3. Should be an energetic, self-motivated, imaginative and accomplished organizer, capable of functioning effectively in an independent situation, while maintaining a sense of the overall goals of the commercial revitalization product.
4. Strong oral and written communications skills as well as attention to detail.
5. An ability to deal effectively with the public and governmental officials.
6. Knowledge of office equipment and experience with word processing and bookkeeping.
The above description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Downtown Development Manager

The City of Cartersville’s Downtown Development Manager will provide leadership and direction for the City’s downtown development/revitalization and Main Street Programs. This position is responsible for managing the City’s downtown development program and Main Street Program, including business development/recruitment, existing business outreach, marketing/promotional initiatives, etc., in coordination with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board and Cartersville City Manager.

This position requires:
• Bachelor’s degree: Business Administration, Public Administration, Economic Development, Marketing and/or equivalent experience.
• 3 years’ prior experience in a leadership/supervisory role/position involving supervision/direction of paid and voluntary staff in a public or non-profit organization, preferably in DDA, Historic Preservation, Main Street revitalization focus.
• 3-5 years’ experience in leadership role with Downtown Development Organization, especially in supervising/developing staff/employees.
• Ability to build strong organizational teams, both with internal and external stake holders.
• Skill in developing relationships with existing/potential membership, staff, local/state officials, and elected officials.
• Demonstrated ability to procure grants, donations, and other funding necessary to successfully accomplish Downtown Goals/objectives.
• Ability to develop budgets and ensure financial accountability.
• Excellent written/verbal presentation skills, especially in promotion of special events.
• Ability to develop/implement strategies to accomplish organizational vision and directives form DDA Board and City Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to use business/office software, especially Micro Office software and other software related to Downtown business and economic development.

Position responsibilities:
• Provide leadership/direction for Cartersville Downtown Development in implementing/completing all short/long term/strategic plans, programs, projects, initiatives, etc.
• Implement vision/initiatives/strategies in coordination with Cartersville city manager and DDA Board.
• Coordinate initiatives with allied organizations, including Cartersville-Bartow Joint Development Authority, Cartersville Visitor’s Bureau, Cartersville/Bartow Chamber of Commerce, City of
Cartersville Departments, etc.
• Develop processes to meet the needs of Downtown businesses and stakeholders.
• Develop annual budget for the DDA in coordination with DDA Board, City Director of Finance, and City Manager, ensuring financial accountability.
• Direct professional/paid and volunteer staff.
• Build strong relationships with appropriate local, state, federal agencies and allied organizations.
• Serve as DDA representative to DDA Board Meetings, Downtown Merchants Association meetings, and other organizations/entities as directed/required.
• Develop/present information/data in monthly report format to update City Manager and DDA Board regarding all activity and results.

Compensation: Base salary plus excellent benefits package.

Job Title: Downtown Development Director

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the management of the Downtown Development Authority and the Main Street Program

MAJOR DUTIES:
Perform duties related to the planning, preparation, operation, and evaluation for the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program.

Performs duties and makes decisions consistent with department mission, vision, and core values.

Plan and prepare for regular and special called authority meetings that include, but not limited to agenda preparation, communicating meeting notifications and reminders to members, posting meeting notices and cancellations, development of financial reports, recording and distribution of meeting minutes, and general record keeping.

Manages authority budget and develops recommendations to the authority and the Mayor and Board.

Develops printed and electronic materials, manages the distribution of, and continually evaluates those materials for relevance.

Responsible for communication with local media regarding authority events, programs, and initiatives.

Works with City Treasurer to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.

Develops relationships with merchants and property owners and effectively communicates notice of upcoming events, road closures and projects.

Works with the Assistant City Manager/Economic Development Director on recruitment of businesses to the Downtown area.

Serves as the primary staff contact for the Downtown Development Authority.

Assist the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Director in all requested duties and projects.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and internet knowledge.
Skills in the use of computers, copy machines, fax machines, and phones.
Strong math skills and accurate data entry skills.
Skills in management, planning, and organization.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Basic level knowledge of social media.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 1-year experience in the recreation, tourism, marketing, economic development, or related field.
Must have a valid Georgia Drivers License.
Must be able to work 40 hours a week and overtime if needed.
Must possess a degree in recreation, tourism, marketing, sports administration, public administration, or related field.
Must be able to follow all city ordinances, policies, and procedures.

SUPERVISION:
Employee oversees part-time employees and volunteers and some maintenance employees when the employees are working an event. Employee is responsible for making independent decisions on employee deployment and resources needed.
Employee reports to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a variety of conditions and settings, including but not limited to a desk in an office setting, outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and includes standing for a long period of time during working hours along with the physical demands of setting up and breaking down of events and programs.

WORK HOURS AND CONDITIONS
Regular attendance is necessary job function required for this position. Working hours vary depending on the season and program. Overtime, early mornings, late evenings, holidays, or weekends are needed to complete job. This is a salaried position.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent must have full use of upper limbs and lower extremities, especially hands and fingers (for computer operation), and must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally. Eyeglasses or corrective lenses may be worn to provide 20-20 vision for the incumbent. Hearing aids are also satisfactory.

JOB TITLE: Community Planning and Downtown Development Director

DEPARTMENT: Community Planning and Downtown Development, City of Toccoa

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for administering the downtown development program, permit, license, zoning, and planning programs in order to ensure compliance with relevant construction, city codes, and the comprehensive downtown development program.

MAJOR DUTIES:

-Directs, supervises, trains, and evaluates personnel of the Planning, and Downtown Development Divisions.

-Staffs for the Toccoa Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Toccoa Planning Commission (TPC), Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and Toccoa City Commission (TCC).

-Develops an action plan for implementation of downtown revitalization program based on the National Main Street 4 point approach, DDA/TCC, Annual Retreat Work Plan, VGAMarket Study, Outline Planning document, and Main Street Committee’s input.

-Responsible for the administration of the community design ordinance: reviews all zoning amendments, variances, annexations or subdivision applications and the submission of annexation records to state agencies; ensures compliance with Georgia zoning procedures law, tree, historic preservation, sign, nuisance, and property maintenance ordinances, official zoning map changes, and review of census data.

-Prepares and maintains comprehensive plan and five year capital improvements plan, conducts long range planning activities, researches for growth and development, and assists committees with work plan implementations.

-Reviews all site plans, subdivision plans and plats, building construction plans, and the issuance of all city building permits and certificates of appropriateness for compliance with city regulations.

-Writes, administers, and provides project management for federal and state grants and other funding sources; handles accounting, close-out, and audit associated with project.

-Develops economic strategies to increase business downtown and to attract new consumers; maintains property inventory listing, utilizes market study for business recruitment/retention; monitors program’s success by development of data to track and assess the program.

-Works with the City Manager on special projects and assists with other departments, agencies, groups, consultants, and internships with events, reports, and projects as needed.

-Coordinates promotional and image building events to improve downtown’s image; develops and conducts on-going awareness and educational programs designed to enhance appreciation of downtown, planning, and historic preservation goals and objectives.

-Coordinates streetscape projects, seasonal decorations, public parking, pedestrian amenities, general landscape, and maintenance of Main Street district.

-Maintains positive relations with all persons/entities involved with downtown development; conducts speaking engagements and public relations campaigns; recognizes outstanding renovation projects, volunteers, and new businesses annually and submits to DCA/ODD for consideration.

-Supervises and/or develops promotional materials, joint ad campaigns, media scripts, rack cards, press kits, business directory, newsletter, recruitment package, and signage; prepares and implements tourism strategic plans for downtown and maintains annual media journal.

-Develops financial tools including facade grant program, local loan pool, assistance with state financial programs, building expansions, and appropriate marketing materials.

-Prepares and maintains budget for Main Street Program, downtown maintenance, planning, code enforcement, and capital improvements; exercises responsibility to ensure business license fees and property taxes are collected for Main Street.

-Works with the Office of Downtown Development (ODD) to prepare a work program and assessment review annually; offers technical assistance to other communities and state training; works with other state/regional agencies regarding downtown revitalization; prepares monthly and annual reports to DCA/ODD, TCC, and NMSC.

-Represents Main Street Program and Community Planning Division at various state and national conferences, GAZA, and Community Planning Institute workshops.

-Establishes historic commercial and residential districts and promotes a safe downtown environment.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
– Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
– Knowledge of the techniques used in the grant application process.
– Knowledge of city ordinances, policies and procedures.
– Knowledge of the principles and practices of public financial management and budgeting.
– Knowledge of public accounting principles.
– Knowledge of downtown development techniques and processes.
– Knowledge of the economic and demographic profiles of the city.
– Knowledge of computer operations and applications.
– Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations.
– Knowledge of the methods and practices of civil engineering.
– Knowledge of the techniques, materials, and equipment used in building construction.
– Knowledge of the state laws, local ordinances, and construction and trades codes governing the zoning, permitting, planning, and inspection processes.
– Knowledge of planning principles, techniques, and practices. o Skill in planning diverse work activities.
– Skill in management and supervision.
– Skill in analyzing and compiling technical data. o Skill in interpreting blueprints and maps.
– Skill in dealing with the public.
– Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The City Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city ordinances, grant application instructions, city policies and procedures, directives from the DDA, Historic Preservation Commission, and City Commission, National Electrical Code, standard gas, plumbing and mechanical codes, construction codes, zoning and development regulations, state laws, fire protection codes, and relevant state laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY: This position consists of varied activities in planning and coordinating the downtown development program of the city. The variety of businesses, individuals, and governing entities contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage the operation of the downtown development and planning program. Successful performance facilitates the development and revitalization of the downtown area and affects the image of the city.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, members of the Downtown Development Authority, members of the Historic Preservation Commission, representatives of civic organizations, developers, business owners, builders, general contractors, property owners, local elected officials, architects, design professionals, law enforcement officials, federal and state officials, surveyors, engineers, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, motivate personnel, resolve problems, provide services, negotiate and settle matters, and justify decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and inclement weather. Some work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over City Marshal (1), Planner (1), Special Events Coordinator (1), and Downtown Development and Planning Assistant (1).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the sub-units in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.