Manager of Redevelopment, Economic Development, and Tourism

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek (Mon-Thu)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Henderson seeks a Manager of Redevelopment, Economic Development and Tourism to lead planning and management of redevelopment and communications initiatives. The role oversees budgeting, grants, contracts, and analytics to advance city visibility and engagement.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in economic development or planning; AICP/EDFP certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development, redevelopment, and/or community development/planning.
• Desirable: AICP Certification.
• Desirable: EDFP Certification.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Tax Increment Financing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and managing the activities and operations of the Communications Department.
• Manage budgeting, personnel, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation, analysis and compliance, contract administration, and computer operations.
• Oversee related duties and support City communications and engagement.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AICP Certification

EDFP Certification

Tax Increment Financing

Job description

The City of Henderson announces an examination to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Manager of Redevelopment, Economic Development and Tourism.

Under general direction, assists in the planning, organization, and management of the activities and operations of the Communications Department; manages strategic communication to boost City visibility and engagement; manages the functions of budgeting, personnel, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation, analysis and compliance, contract administration, and computer operations; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Note

Pursuant to the Henderson City Charter, this is an unclassified position not covered by the City of Henderson Civil Service Rules. This means that the incumbent's employment is at-will, and may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time by the incumbent or the City.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $109,899.19 - $164,848.78 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Additional Base Wage Increase and/or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more! *to review all City Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development, redevelopment, and/or community development/planning
• Desirable: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Desirable: Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification
• Desirable: Knowledge of Tax Increment Financing

Documents Required at the Time of Application

• Completed Employment Application
• Resume*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, for attachment instructions.