Senior Deputy Director, Economic Development & Strategy

City of Richmond, Virginia; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking an innovative Deputy Department Director Senior to oversee budget, finance, legislative affairs, business investment, real estate, and marketing & communications for the Department of Economic Development. This unclassified position serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

The role requires strategic leadership to guide economic growth, attract and retain business, and implement the department's strategic objectives, with responsibility for a broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience with significant management and supervisory duties.
• Master's degree preferred in related field.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Compiling and analyzing data from economic development activities and implementing the strategic plan.
• Leading business attraction, retention, and expansion activities.
• Supporting strategic objectives of the Economic Development Authority under senior direction.
• Fulfilling the duties of the Director when required.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Leadership

Policy Development

Communication

Team Building

Public Speaking

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in public administration or field directly related to assignment

Eight years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience

Master's Degree in a field directly related to the assignment

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RAPIDS

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking an innovative Deputy Department Director Senior to oversee budget, finance, legislative affairs, business investment, real estate, and marketing & communications for the Department of Economic Development. This unclassified position serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

The role requires strategic leadership to guide economic growth, attract and retain business, and implement the department's strategic objectives, with responsibility for a broad