Lakewood Economic Development + LRA Manager

March 25, 2025

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Oversee Economic Development Division with all aspects of the economic development work program which is a blend of community vitality and business retention, expansion, recruitment and redevelopment. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the overall vision, mission, programs, processes and projects of the division. Provides staff leadership to Economic Development division.  Responsible for maintaining project schedules and quality of work product, resolves problems that arise in the normal course of work. Manages the progress of assignments or new problems which may require further direction. Also, serves as the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority Manager. Responsible for creating the vision of Economic Development and Reinvestment Authorities in the City of Lakewood. Represents the City as a liaison with economic development organizations as well as other pertinent interests at the local, state, and regional levels. Gathering input from City Council, City Manager, Departments and the community for developing long-term planning.  Maintains close relationships with the Sustainability and Community Development Department and the Revenue Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Manages Economic Development staff to include, hiring, developing, disciplining and assigning work.  Leads employees through succession planning, workforce development and performance and review development.
  • Performs duties of Manager of Lakewood Reinvestment Authority and shall exercise supervision over the business of the Authority and of those members of the City Staff as may be assigned to Authority business.
  • Collaboratively work with the Sustainability and Community Development Department, and CFO on vision, projects and funding for community vitality (strategies for improving the economic well-being of residents within the community of Lakewood).
  • Collaboratively work with the Revenue Division on analysis and trending of Lakewood businesses and developing a future vision for Economic Development with the CFO.
  • Develop relationships, collaborate and be a liaison with employees, community groups, non-profits, businesses, other stakeholders and individuals to explain and promote the city plans and programs under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.  Plans, coordinates, and ensures quality control of information for his/her programs and work to be presented to the City Council meetings and media.
  • Negotiation of development and associated agreements with developers and partner City departments for City Council consideration
  • Facilitate process for considering new Urban Renew Areas
  • Management of Economic Development and Lakewood Reinvestment Authority budget and funds.
  • Regularly present to City Council, Lakewood Reinvestment Authority, business and community functions.
  • Organizes and implements projects for the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.