Chief Economic Development Officer - City of Bothell, Washington

The City of Bothell, WA, population 44,000, is located in the Seattle metropolitan area, in King and Snohomish Counties, just northeast of Lake Washington. With the approval of the City Manager, and following consultation with her, the Chief Economic Development Officer (CEDO) will be appointed by and report to the Community Development Director at the deputy or assistant director level.  Bothell’s first CEDO will establish economic development as a professional discipline in house. The CEDO will be the chief point of contact and manager of Bothell’s economic development efforts, and will drive downtown revitalization by facilitating the private purchase of city-owned parcels there.  

A Bachelor’s Degree (economics, marketing, planning, business or public administration, or related field) and five years of senior or executive level economic or community development, or  related experience required.  Master’s Degree preferred. Comprehensive benefits. Annual salary range $111,996 to $149,604 DOQE.     

Filing deadline is August 28, 2018.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.