The primary function of the Director of Development is to direct, plan and supervise the Economic Development, Building Regulations and Planning/Community Development functions of the County. A specific focus on Economic Development is preferred.
This is a senior management classification with responsibility for planning, directing, and managing a
division of the Development Department. This classification supervises Development Housing
Specialists, Economic and Community Development Program Specialists, Inspection and Permits
Supervisor, and other assigned staff. The incumbent works under administrative direction from the
Department of Development’s Deputy Director, and work requires the analysis and solution of
operational, technical, administrative, and management problems related to economic development,
community development, or compliance and regulation. Employees in this classification direct a major
component of operations and have the responsibility of participating in the establishment and
implementation of their assigned division’s objectives, policies, budgets, and operations. The incumbent
exercises discretion in applying policies and procedures to resolve organizational issues and to ensure
that assigned activities are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Kettering is seeking a high performing leader, with a diverse background, who can help the City realize its economic and community development objectives. The successful candidate will have significant experience in leading teams and in-depth knowledge of economic development, planning, real estate and community revitalization strategies. Practical, working knowledge, and a proven track record of using a wide array of economic development financing tools is expected. The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team to shape redevelopment plans for targeted areas of the City is essential.
As the Manager, Early Stage Investment Funds, you will primarily be responsible for the administration of the Ohio Third Frontier Pre-Seed Fund Capitalization Program, the SSBCI Ohio Early Stage Focus Fund, and the SSBCI Ohio Venture Fund. These programs are designed to support Ohio tech-based companies by helping to increase the amount of early-stage capital invested in Ohio technology-based companies, accelerate the growth of high-potential companies, and create a climate that supports the development, retention, and attraction of technology companies in Ohio. The programs provide loans to professionally-managed investment funds, which then invest in early-stage technology companies throughout Ohio.
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) is seeking a qualified firm or team of firms to support economic development planning work within the Dayton, OH region. This work will be funded by an Economic Adjustment Assistance grant through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The work will consist of expanding on a market analysis performed for the entirety of Harrison Township and City of Trotwood in 2023 by creating a Comprehensive Redevelopment Strategy and Plan for the Turner Road Corridor. The original market analysis included a valuation assessment of land use and policy recommendations to support investment of resources for future development within entire boundaries of the two communities. The Turner Road Corridor was selected as the focus area for this RFP to perform a more in-depth redevelopment strategy which will include the desired outcome of a development agreement between Harrison Township, Trotwood and property owners.