Deputy Director of Economic Development

St Mary's County Government•Leonardtown, MD

1d•$109,117 - $120,370

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Economic Development assists the Director in coordinating, directing, and assessing department staff to help achieve departmental goals and objectives. The role works under the Director’s general direction, with latitude for independent action and judgment, and is evaluated based on its contribution to departmental efficiency and the effectiveness of program goals and objectives. Other duties may be assigned. The Deputy Director facilitates the Department’s day-to-day management and provides technical oversight of its operations, activities, and programs. The role oversees budgets and staffing, supervises staff and mid-level managers, and supports implementation of key initiatives, including the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, business retention and expansion, and technology business development. It also coordinates strategic partnerships and serves as liaison to assigned boards and commissions and public and private stakeholders. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of related professional experience, additional education in a specialized area, or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience. The anticipated hiring salary is $109,117–$120,370 annually; the full salary range is $109,117–$187,928 annually. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a background investigation with favorable results and a pre-employment drug test. The work requires no unusual physical effort and takes place in an environment with everyday risks or discomforts typical of offices or meeting rooms, requiring normal safety precautions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Seven or more years of related professional experience, additional education in a specialized area, or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Ability to gain advanced knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures.
Ability to represent St. Mary’s County Government to the public in the Director’s absence.
Advanced knowledge of department operations and services, administrative management, and the ability to interpret these for staff and the public.
Extensive knowledge of governmental fiscal policies, procedures, legal mandates, and the budget process.
Extensive knowledge of modern research and investigative techniques and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of Maryland and St. Mary’s County laws, statutes, and ordinances, including land use planning, zoning, and development processes as they relate to economic development.
General knowledge of Naval installations.
Ability to keep the Department Director and relevant parties informed of major issues and programs and recommend changes as appropriate.
Ability to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of diverse staff to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Ability to review, evaluate, and initiate appropriate action on technical and legal reports, contracts, and documents concerning departmental matters.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, associates, subordinates, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval.
Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software.
Must successfully pass a background investigation with favorable results.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the Department’s day-to-day management under the direction of the Department Director.
Oversee and provide technical management for department operations, activities, and programs.
Develop, present, and defend professional recommendations regarding departmental proposals.
Enforce policies and procedures governing county-administered programs.
Oversee operating budgets and staffing requirements; review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding areas of responsibility.
Analyze technical performance reports, correspondence, and contracts.
Supervise department staff and directly supervise mid-level department managers, including staff assignments, performance, and accountability.
Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, conferences, professional associations and activities, and professional and local publications.
Oversee implementation of the Department’s key initiatives under the Director’s direction, including the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, business retention and expansion, and technology business development initiatives.
Act as liaison to groups including the Chamber of Commerce, Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, and St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, and coordinate strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders as directed by the Director.
Serve as liaison to and manage boards and commissions assigned to the Department, including the Agriculture, Seafood and Forestry Board and the Economic Development Commission.
Perform other duties as assigned.