• Job Description

  Req#: 5189147
  Revised on 02/10/2026
  To develop, implement, and execute incremental and catalytic economic development and revitalization programs and projects in targeted areas of Laredo, especially downtown Laredo. To determine development objectives, action plans, and other development related activities and to be responsible for program oversight and administration. To identify and secure any applicable funding and shared partnerships for revitalization, historic preservation, and community development strategies that will positively transform targeted areas of Laredo and downtown Laredo. To facilitate and assist in the implementation of development and redevelopment projects and/or functions from conception to completion. Additionally, to facilitate collaboration among businesses, municipal departments, and its public and private partners; partner with the departments and outside organizations to facilitate strategic planning and to develop and implement strategies for targeted redevelopment area.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
  
  
  • Plans and develops redevelopment and revitalization programs and initiatives including, but not limited to developing and maintain program budget, purchasing, measuring downtown economic climate, researching potential businesses, performing, purse and track investment opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with downtown merchants, organizations, chambers and City departments.
  • Duties include managing administrative aspects of redevelopment programs. Additional duties include coordinating and preparing agents, documents, presentations, and exhibits as needed
  • Duties include managing administrative aspects of redevelopment programs
  • Additional duties included coordinating and preparing agendas, documents, presentations and exhibits as needed
  • Monitor, pursue, and apply for grant opportunities at the state and federal level
  • Assist with business retention, expansion, an recruitment, including providing information, expertise, and appropriate referrals to business owners, marketing opportunities to outside businesses, working with developers and business and property owners to enhance the quality of retail and commercial space.
  • Conduct outreach efforts promoting city programs for a diverse population including but not limited to local business, local institutions, and nonprofit groups, neighborhood advocacy groups and local agencies and to assist local business through the City's permitting and approval processes.
  • Additional duties include serving as the staff liaison with other departments and organizations as well as assisting the department with general administrative duties including coordinating an preparing agendas, documents, presentations, and exhibits as needed.
  
  COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
  • Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
  • Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
  • Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
  • Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
  
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
  • Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
  • Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  • Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
  Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
  
  Seldom
  • Confined space
  • Warehouse environment
  Sometimes
  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Construction site
  • Vehicles
  Often
  • Office or similar indoor environment
  Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
  Seldom
  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  • Communicable diseases
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
  Sometimes
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
  
  
  Travel Position will require the employee to travel
  Seldom:
  • National travel
  Sometimes:
  • Regional travel
  • International travel
  
  
  Frequently
  • Local travel
  Required Education and Experience
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or related field
  • At least three (3) years of experience in administrative support, project management, or experience with nonprofits that specialize in dealing with businesses, working with small businesses and/or other business-support programs, marketing and planning or municipal governments.
  
  
  *Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)Required Certifications or License
  
  
  • Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
  
  As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
  
  
  
  Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
  
  
  
  Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
  
  
  
  A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

• About the company

  Laredo is a city in and the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

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