Assistant Director of Economic Development (Open Until Filled)
County of Roanoke Virginia
Roanoke, VA 24001
$88,733 - $97,606 a year - Full-time
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Pay • $88,733 - $97,606 a year
Job type • Full-time
 
Location Roanoke, VA 24001
 
Full job description
JOB
Application Information: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and answers to the following four questions: Why are you interested in this position?What attracts you to Roanoke County?What certifications/training credentials do you possess and why would they be good for this position?How do you approach building relationships with local businesses, government agencies, and community organizations?Please limit your answer for each question to 250 words or less.This posting will remain open until filled with the first review of applications taking place on 04/22/2024. Performs complex, technical and professional work requiring the planning, organizing, and directing of operations and major functional areas to support the Economic Development Department goals and objectives. Develops and provides innovative and technical program recommendations. Researches and prepares reports, presentations and comprehensive program recommendations. The Assistant Director works directly with the Director to assist in the development, administration and implementation of the economic development strategic plan and oversees key elements of the plan. Establishes and maintains contacts with local, regional, and state economic development offices, utility companies, railroads, commercial and industrial realtors, colleges, universities and private business firms. Performs other duties as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Serves as an ombudsman between the development community and County departments, as well as an inter-departmental liaison on development related issuesParticipates in preparation and management of the budgetCollaborates with Director in evaluating, planning, and providing recommendations on department goals and objectivesRepresents the Department on regional committees and at special events Initiates, develops and coordinates specialized marketing campaigns and programsPrepares technical reports and delivers presentations to business prospects, the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, civic groups and the commercial real estate community among othersDevelops, coordinates and implements programs to encourage and assist businesses to locate and expand in the CountyResponds to prospect inquiries, visits and proposals, and facilitates real estate transactions with public and private property owners Provides technical assistance to businesses to encourage growth and expansionParticipates in the development of feasibility studies, contracts, marketing and public information related to special projectsResearches, recommends and oversees economic development grant opportunitiesParticipates in the identification and maintenance of the County’s real estate inventory to determine public facility requirements, access and zoning; Recommend improvements which will enhance site marketabilityManages the Department’s Existing Business Program and conducts retention visits to existing businesses to identify and mitigate concerns and to facilitate expansionsResearches and maintains an awareness of national and regional economic trends and innovative practices to help guide the economic development work program Develops programs and partnerships to attract and retain talentDevelops programs and partnerships to attract and grow entrepreneurs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 
JOB
Application Information: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and answers to the following four questions: Why are you interested in this position?What attracts you to Roanoke County?What certifications/training credentials do you possess and why would they be good for this position?How do you approach building relationships with local businesses, government agencies, and community organizations?Please limit your answer for each question to 250 words or less.This posting will remain open until filled with the first review of applications taking place on 04/22/2024. Performs complex, technical and professional work requiring the planning, organizing, and directing of operations and major functional areas to support the Economic Development Department goals and objectives. Develops and provides innovative and technical program recommendations. Researches and prepares reports, presentations and comprehensive program recommendations. The Assistant Director works directly with the Director to assist in the development, administration and implementation of the economic development strategic plan and oversees key elements of the plan. Establishes and maintains contacts with local, regional, and state economic development offices, utility companies, railroads, commercial and industrial realtors, colleges, universities and private business firms. Performs other duties as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Serves as an ombudsman between the development community and County departments, as well as an inter-departmental liaison on development related issuesParticipates in preparation and management of the budgetCollaborates with Director in evaluating, planning, and providing recommendations on department goals and objectivesRepresents the Department on regional committees and at special events Initiates, develops and coordinates specialized marketing campaigns and programsPrepares technical reports and delivers presentations to business prospects, the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, civic groups and the commercial real estate community among othersDevelops, coordinates and implements programs to encourage and assist businesses to locate and expand in the CountyResponds to prospect inquiries, visits and proposals, and facilitates real estate transactions with public and private property owners Provides technical assistance to businesses to encourage growth and expansionParticipates in the development of feasibility studies, contracts, marketing and public information related to special projectsResearches, recommends and oversees economic development grant opportunitiesParticipates in the identification and maintenance of the County’s real estate inventory to determine public facility requirements, access and zoning; Recommend improvements which will enhance site marketabilityManages the Department’s Existing Business Program and conducts retention visits to existing businesses to identify and mitigate concerns and to facilitate expansionsResearches and maintains an awareness of national and regional economic trends and innovative practices to help guide the economic development work program Develops programs and partnerships to attract and retain talentDevelops programs and partnerships to attract and grow entrepreneurs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION