Director of Economic Development, City of West Columbia
Plans, coordinates, and directs the City’s economic development activities and strategic initiatives to promote business attraction, retention and expansion, redevelopment, and private investment, and implements economic development initiatives consistent with the City Council’s goals and priorities and adopted plans.
Connects businesses with local, state and federal resources and assists business owners in determining feasibility of locating in the City of West Columbia. Builds and maintains relationships with small business, entrepreneurial, and other economic development support organizations to expand resources available to the local business community.
Coordinates the annexation of properties into the City limits, including communicating with property owners, evaluating proposed annexations, and preparing cost-benefit analyses. Maintains knowledge of applicable annexation methods and legal requirements and coordinates the annexation process with City departments and appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, planning, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, commercial real estate, or public administration, with at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or project-lead capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation, or active pursuit of this credential, is preferred. Active membership and participation in the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the SC Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) are strongly encouraged.
Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
Employment application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed, signed applications (resume optional) may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, faxed to (803) 939-8634 or e-mailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov.