Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seekingqualified applicants for Senior Director Office of Regional Development in itsDivision of Business Attraction & Special Projects.
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.THISPOSITION IS LIMITED TO MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES ONLY
GRADE
24
LOCATION OF POSITION
The World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position will develop and lead the Departments statewide business expansion and retention position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Offices 12 Senior Regional Business Development focus is to enhancethe economic vitality of the state through retention and expansion ofbusinesses and industry across Maryland and promote regional investmentdevelop strong working relationships with the local economic developmentoffices and business assistance organizations.
POSITION DUTIES
This position will managesupervise develop and oversee the Offices 12 Senior Regional BusinessDevelopment Representatives each representing different geographic regions ofthe include working in close cooperation withother units within the Department to ensure collaboration with companieseconomic development organization partners and stakeholders; working closely with local economic development officials companyCEOs senior leadership local and state elected officials and other partnersand stakeholders to facilitate the creation and retention of jobs and increasecapital investment across the state; linking Maryland companies to programspartners and services that support business growth and retention includingfederal state and local public resources and private resources to addressstrategic planning and marketing; technology implementation development andcommercialization; workforce development; regulatory and permitting assistance;financing assistance; manufacturing modernization; business location services;and businesstobusiness and businesstogovernment partnering opportunities.
The selected employee willhave demonstrated knowledge and skills in business needs assessment strategicbusiness planning and real estate ventures; possess strong administrativeorganizational project management written oral and interpersonalcommunications skills; ability to workwith highlevel public and private sector officials; knowledgeable ofMarylands current state federal and private assistance programs; possess theability to execute concurrent projects in a timely manner and have a workingknowledge of grants budgeting and finance. Be proficient inthe Microsoft Office Suite Google Mail and/or other relevant software.
Statewide travel is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree from anaccredited college or university in Business Management or AdministrationEconomics or a related field AND
Experience: Eight 8 years of recentprofessional experience in industrial business or economic developmentplanning marketing commercial real estate or related field. An equivalent combination of education andexperience will be accepted
Notes:
1.Candidates may substitute the possession of Masters degree from an accreditedcollege or university for 2 years of the required experience.
2. Candidates maysubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer involving staff work related to the administration of rulesregulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinatingunit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher rankingcommissioned officer on a yearforyear basis for the required experience DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
1. Three years direct experience supervising other professional employees.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with business and economic development retention and expansion in Maryland.
3. Experience overseeing and coordinating the operations of a unit exercising responsibility for the development of policies and procedures motivating staff and maintaining effective relationships.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES ONLY
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this position maybe assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employeeassigned such duties will be required to possess a drivers license valid inthe State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about thisrecruitment please contact the Department of Commerce may also visit our website at: ishighly preferredthatyou apply online at review Career Openings section. Please attach a resumeand the supplemental questionnaire to your online application. If unable to apply online please submit your state application resumeand supplemental questionnaire to:
Maryland Department of Commerce Officeof Human Resources
ATTN: SENIORDIRECTOR OFFICE OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT #
The World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street10TH Floor
Baltimore Maryland 21202
As an EVerify and Equal Opportunity EmployerMaryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our countryand encourage them to apply.
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