Deputy County Executive of Mobility, Economic Growth & Resiliency

Prince William County Government; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Government in Virginia is seeking a Deputy County Executive for Mobility, Economic Growth & Resiliency to lead cross-agency initiatives and translate ambitious plans into measurable results.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a master's preferred, and a track record of executive leadership within a large public organization. Residency within Prince William County and successful background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in listed fields required.
• Master’s degree highly desirable.
• Significant executive or senior management experience in a large local government or comparable organization.
• Experience working with elected officials and leading multiple departments or cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, planning, economics, engineering, transportation, public policy, or related field

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, planning, public policy, or related discipline

Significant executive or senior management experience in a large local government or comparably complex organization

Job description

Prince William County is seeking qualified candidates for our Deputy County Executive of Mobility, Economic Growth & Resiliency career opportunity. The Mobility, Economic Growth & Resiliency portfolio sits at the intersection of Prince William County, Virginia’s most consequential opportunities: managing continued growth, expanding and diversifying the commercial tax base, creating high-quality employment opportunities, improving mobility, investing in infrastructure, strengthening community resiliency, and protecting long-term quality of life.

The Deputy County Executive for Mobility, Economic Growth, and Resiliency is more than an administrator of individual departments. The enterprise leader who holds this position brings agencies, partners, resources, and strategies together to advance major priorities and translate vision into measurable results.

Qualifications & Requirements

The qualified applicant will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, planning, economics, engineering, transportation, public policy, or a related field is expected. A master's degree in public administration, business administration, planning, public policy, or a related discipline is highly desirable. Significant progressively responsible executive or senior management experience in a large local government, public agency, regional organization, or comparably complex organization is strongly preferred. Experience working directly with elected officials and leading multiple departments, major organizational functions, or complex cross-functional initiatives is highly desirable.

Special Requirements

• Prince William County requires the selected candidate to reside within Prince William County following appointment.
• The selected candidate must also successfully pass a background check.
• In accordance with the requirements set forth in VA Code § 2.2-3118.2, the selected candidate will be required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest.