Job Summary

Responsible for performing the supervisory, administrative, and professional functions and duties required to assure the implementation of the Authority’s comprehensive mission and mandate of “enhancing the economic growth and development of Liberty County” in a comprehensive, expansive, and liberal manner. Emphasis is placed upon forming and managing a staff that works as an efficient, cohesive team focusing on the retention, expansion, and recruitment of numerous types of industries that can provide the benefits of sustainable, rewarding employment to Liberty County’s citizens.

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Duties/Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports operations and administration of the Board of Directors by advising and informing Board members and interfacing between Board and Staff.
• Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of the LCDA’s programs, products, and services.
• Advertises, interviews, selects, supervises and prudently manages the human resources of the LCDA, assuring personnel have qualifications requisite to successfully serve the LCDA’s mission and perform their roles in a professional manner.
• Recommends yearly budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Manages the LCDA’s fiscal resources within adopted budgetary guidelines as annually approved and occasionally amended as needed.
• Assures the LCDA and its mission, program, products, and services are presented in strong, positive images to allies, clients, and the general public through an effective marketing program, including marketing to and making presentations to economic development allies, site selection consultants, industrial brokers, prospective clients, and local and state government entities.
• Monitors governmental legislation, taxation, and other fiscal matters to determine effect on existing and future industries and works with state and national legislators on policy.
• Maintains and expands avenues of contact with project managers, consultants, brokers, allies, and potential clients through membership in and attendance at GEDA, SEDC, IEDC, IAMC, CoreNet, SelectUSA, TBIC, GSLI, and similar organizations.
• Attends governmental, professional, educational, informational, and other meetings, programs, workshops, and events necessary to stay abreast of activities, legislation, business developments or other matters that could affect the LCDA or be used to further the mission of the LCDA.
• Provides monthly updates to the Board at regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
• Brings to the attention of the Chairman any comments, actions, ideas, or events that could affect the community or Authority.
• Professional Conduct – The CEO shall respond to and work with staff members, the Authority board, volunteers, business clients, and the general public in a professional manner. The CEO shall also project a professional image through appropriate dress, appearance, and conduct which is free of impairment from drugs or alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Significant local and intrastate travel, occasional domestic travel, and infrequent international travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.