The City of Dubuque, Iowa (population 58,000) invites applications for the position of Economic Development Director.

The Economic Development Director will be responsible for performing professional and administrative work and developing, managing, coordinating and supervising programs to meet the social, economic and physical development needs of this historic city. Programs include economic development, downtown redevelopment, neighborhood reinvestment, river front development, work force development, supervising the contract Transit Manager and Parking System Supervisor and coordinating activities with the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in the management of economic development, downtown redevelopment, neighborhood reinvestment, workforce development and river front development programs and activities; a degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or urban planning, supplemented by an advanced degree in public administration, business administration or urban planning; National Development Council Economic Development Finance Professional Certification is beneficial; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships and possess a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

The City offers an annual salary range of $88,316 to $115,440, effective July 1, 2013, and an attractive benefit package.

Please submit an application and resume to Randy Peck, Personnel Manager, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 by May 17, 2013. The Personnel Office may be contacted at 563-589-4125 or citypers@cityofdubuque.org (citypers null@null cityofdubuque NULL.org).
The employment application, benefit summary and job description are available at www.cityofdubuque.org. Women, minorities and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE.