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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

City of Milford-Milford, CT

Full-Time37h/wk$112.75k to $131,901.00/year

Government

33 days ago

POSTING DATE: February 4, 2025 CLOSING DATE: February 25, 2025

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: This opening is available to all City employees and the general public.

GENEROUS BENEFITS: The City offers the following benefits:

o Medical & Dental insurance effective 1st

day of hire

o Traditional Pension Plan/Defined

Benefit Plan (10-year vesting)

o 457 - Retirement Savings Plan

o Free Life Insurance

o Weekly Pay

o Paid Time Off – Separate Vacation Pay,

Sick Pay, Personal Business Pay,

Bereavement Pay

o Paid Holidays – 13 days per year

o Employee Assistance Program

o Free Access to Employee Fitness

Center

o Wellness Initiatives

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Mayor or designee, provides leadership in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that drive economic growth, enhance community development, and improve the overall quality of life in the City of Milford. This role involves analyzing key economic and workforce data, fostering relationships with policymakers, businesses, and community stakeholders, overseeing grant funding and revitalization efforts, organizing major City events, marketing the City, maintaining a realty database, and ensuring transparent communications with residents and businesses. The Director also reports to the legislative body on budget matters and serves on multiple boards to support economic and community development initiatives.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development, Urban Planning, or a related field; and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible senior management level experience in municipal planning, building, community development, or economic development, including at least three years of direct supervisory experience OR any equivalent combinations of education, training and experience.

FILING REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to fully complete an Employment Application, resume, and cover letter must be submitted on or before February 25, 2025 to the Human Resources Department, Parsons Government Complex, 70 W. River St., Milford, CT or HRrecruit@milfordct.gov For forms and detailed application instructions, go to www.ci.milford.ct.us/hr/pages/jobs then selec Economic & Community development director.