Role OverviewPerforms professional, complex administrative, managerial, and strategic duties in planning, directing, implementing, and advancing the County's economic development program.
What You Will Do
Develops and executes economic development initiatives, supports existing industries, recruits new businesses and investment, identifies and advances development opportunities, coordinates site development projects, secures funding resources, and cultivates relationships with local, regional, state, and federal partners.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The position requires strong leadership, relationship-building, and project management skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to further the County's economic interests.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of economic development principles, practices, and strategies
- Knowledge of local government operations, public-private partnerships, and regional, state, and federal economic development programs and resources
- Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, establish priorities, manage multiple projects, and achieve measurable outcomes
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