Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking
qualified applicants for Senior Director, Office of Regional Development in its
Division of Business Attraction & Special Projects.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
THIS
POSITION 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 Department’s statewide business expansion and retention strategy.This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Office’s 12 Senior Regional Business Development Representatives. The primary focus is to enhance
the economic vitality of the state through retention and expansion of
businesses and industry across Maryland and promote regional investment,
develop strong working relationships with the local economic development
offices, and business assistance organizations.
POSITION DUTIES
This position will manage,
supervise, develop and oversee the Office’s 12 Senior Regional Business
Development Representatives, each representing different geographic regions of
the State. Duties include working in close cooperation with
other units within the Department to ensure collaboration with companies,
economic development organization partners and stakeholders; working closely with local economic development officials, company
CEOs, senior leadership, local and state elected officials and other partners
and stakeholders to facilitate the creation and retention of jobs and increase
capital investment across the state; linking Maryland companies to programs,
partners and services that support business growth and retention, including
federal, state, and local public resources and private resources to address
strategic planning and marketing; technology implementation, development, and
commercialization; workforce development; regulatory and permitting assistance;
financing assistance; manufacturing modernization; business location services;
and business-to-business and business-to-government partnering opportunities.
The selected employee will
have demonstrated knowledge and skills in business needs assessment, strategic
business planning, and real estate ventures; possess strong administrative,
organizational, project management, written, oral and interpersonal
communications skills; ability to work
with high-level public and private sector officials; knowledgeable of
Maryland’s current state, federal, and private assistance programs; possess the
ability to execute concurrent projects in a timely manner and have a working
knowledge of grants, budgeting, and finance. Be proficient in
the Microsoft Office Suite Google Mail and/or other relevant software.
Statewide travel is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an
accredited college or university in Business Management or Administration,
Economics, or a related field AND
Experience: Eight (8) years of recent
professional experience in industrial, business, or economic development,
planning, marketing, commercial real estate or related field. An equivalent combination of education and
experience will be accepted
Notes:
1.
Candidates may substitute the possession of Master's degree from an accredited
college or university for 2 years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may
substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned
officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules,
regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating
unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking
commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your 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 may
be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employee
assigned such duties will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in
the 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 date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about this
recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at
410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce
It is highly preferred that
you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume
and the supplemental questionnaire to your online application. If unable to apply online, please submit your state application, resume,
and supplemental questionnaire to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov
Maryland Department of Commerce - Office
of Human Resources
ATTN: SENIOR
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (#25-005483-0022)
The World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street,
10TH Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer,
Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual
candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country
and encourage them to apply.
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