Deputy Director Economic Development

Introduction

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving economic growth and prosperity? We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Director of Economic Development to join our team and serve as the second-in-command for a major City development unit.

This position involves highly responsible professional and administrative work, overseeing the implementation of the City's programs for business development under the guidance of the Director of Economic Development.

As Deputy Director, you will have considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment while supervising professional and support staff, acting as a Project Manager on key development projects, representing the Office in various meetings, and contributing to program planning and policy development.

If you have a strong background in public or business administration, economics, finance, or related fields, along with significant experience in administration and policy development, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team dedicated to creating a positive business environment and fostering economic success.

In an increasingly global marketplace, New Haven has many distinct advantages. From its diverse, highly productive workforce, to its plentiful artistic, educational, and cultural opportunities, to its growing tech, health care, and life sciences industries, our City is well positioned to compete successfully.

The consistently low residential vacancy rate (around 5.6% in 2019) and thousands of new units in the development pipeline are testaments to New Haven's unbeatable location and the high demand for New Haven living.

The mission of the Department of Economic Development is to build on these advantages, by facilitating commercial development, attracting quality businesses and investment, and improving employment opportunity, to create a model, modern, world-class city in which everyone who wants a good-paying, career-oriented job can find one

Our goal is to create a dynamic economic environment by pursuing six key objectives. Please click on links below to view how we achieve these objectives :

• Attracting and Retaining Quality Investment
• Growing Neighborhood Businesses & Entrepreneurs
• Promoting New Haven's Cultural Economy
• Welcoming and Accommodating New Residents
• Connecting Residents to Economic Opportunity
• Connecting New Haven to the World

REPORTS TO

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Economic Development with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment, and is reviewed through meetings and evaluation of results.

SUPERVISES

Professional and Support staff.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is highly responsible professional and administrative work as second in command for a major City development unit.

Work involves responsibility for implementation of the City's programs for business development.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises professional staff in the carrying out of complex economic development projects.
• Acts as Project Manager on key development projects.
• Represents the Office in meetings with federal and state officials, private developers, and representatives of local public and private sectors.
• Assists in personnel selection, supervision, management, and development.
• Oversees budget development and administration for the department.
• Assists Director in program planning, policy development and execution.
• Supervises office operations and procedures and other related administrative functions.
• Designs and implements strategies for communicating the department's work to the public, including relations with media, business, universities, and other public entities.
• Acts as staff to the New Haven Development Commission and any other City entities regarding the development of a positive business environment.
• Acts as liaison with other government or private sector economic development entities.
• Communicates with, and supervises the work of, outside consultants on various economic development projects.
• Performs relates work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, economics, finance, or a closely relates field;
• and 5 - 7 years of experience in administration, and policy development, including at least three (3) years supervisory experience;

or any combination of training or experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills :

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of designing and delivering an economic development program for an older City.
• Considerable knowledge of the factors influencing development decisions and of the principles and practices of real estate, business location and entrepreneurship.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including understanding of basic methods of personnel, budget, and project management.
• Considerable knowledge of communication techniques, and the ability to establish effective relationships with media personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials and representatives of business and industry, as well as elected officials and the public.
• Ability to speak before large groups and prepare materials for others to deliver before large groups.
• Ability to supervise and motivate subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a Special Fund, "Non-Tested" position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension;

the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of : (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period.

Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam / junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

Conclusion

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