SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Office of Community & Economic Development is seeking a Senior Economic Development Specialist to oversee redevelopment and economic development initiatives in unincorporated Clark County. You will coordinate with elected officials, departments, and external partners to promote growth and attract investment.

The role emphasizes non-residential redevelopment, real estate activities, and strong client service, requiring travel across the County and occasional after-hours meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Land Planning/Development or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in economic development or related fields with two (2) years in program or contract management.
• Public agency experience desired; advanced degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate federal, state and NGO grant opportunities for additional program and project funding.
• Establish, negotiate, promote and administer incentive programs, submitted applications and oversee related budgets.
• Prepare board meeting items with supporting backup materials.
• Identify needs for consultants or specialists and manage RFP processes or contract negotiations.
• Research and compile demographic and economic data for ROI analyses.

Skills

Economic development

Public administration

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About The Position

Clark County Office of Community & Economic Development is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Economic Development Specialist position. This is an advanced level position with nominal oversight from department leadership. This role is tasked with managing, coordinating, planning, initiating, promoting, and marketing economic development and redevelopment programs and opportunities within unincorporated Clark County. The position serves as a client-focused ambassador to both local, national and international business communities. In addition, this role will also be responsible for internal coordination and communication with elected officials and executive leadership; coordination of inter‑jurisdictional relationships (federal, state, municipal), providing limited supervision and guidance to subordinate department staff. There will be a strong emphasis on non‑residential, commercial redevelopment and real‑estate related activities.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union. Some positions may be non‑union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Land Planning/Development or a closely related field and four (4) years of full‑time professional experience working in economic development, business development, commercial real‑estate development, urban redevelopment, rural community development, land planning, or a similar industry that includes two (2) years of program, project and/or contract management. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable. An appropriate advanced degree is desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis up to two (2) years.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions

Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Requires travel by automobile to various locations throughout the County. May require traveling within the United States. May conduct site visits outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Licensing and Certification

Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Possession of an Economic Developer certification is desirable.

Background Investigation

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre‑employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Identify and coordinate federal, state and NGO grant opportunities for additional program and project funding.
• Establish, negotiate, promote and administer incentive programs, submitted applications and oversee related budgets.
• Prepare board of county commissioner and redevelopment agency meeting agenda items with supporting backup materials.
• Identify needs for industry specific consultants or specialists, manage the request for proposal (RFP) process or contract negotiations whichever is appropriate.
• Research and compile demographic and economic data, prepares reports and conducts analysis to evaluate program, project impact and return on investment.
• Provide lead direction in initiating, planning, coordinating and leading various large, complex, multi funded private and public economic development, redevelopment projects, and special research assignments.
• Recruit and attract new business and industry aligned with the country’s strategic economic development plan.
• Work directly with a variety of stakeholders to diversify and expand the country’s local economy.
• Provide exemplary client-focused customer service and relationship management.
• Represent the country’s interest in public/private partnerships.
• Manage contracts for various types of projects from execution through completion.
• Identify real estate transactions and work with developers/investors on agreements that produce new investments within our community.
• Conduct exploratory real estate evaluations such as land-use/zoning checks, site visits, comparables review, and title checks; assists consultants, businesses, and developers with site selection services.
• Research and compile demographic and economic data, prepares reports and conducts analysis to evaluate program, project impact and return on investment.
• Assemble and deliver customized, marketing materials and presentations.
• Monitor local, national and international market indicators to inform decision making and strategic direction.
• Promote and administer incentive programs and submitted applications.
• Review plans, reports, prospect proposals, correspondence and related documents to submit to senior department staff for consideration.
• Maintain web site, press releases, social media, marketing materials and other forms of advertising.
• Engage with local business, industry organizations, chambers of commerce, non‑profits and other community stakeholders to become a trusted resource and information repository.
• Coordinate and participate in trade shows, industry events, special events, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, award ceremonies, panel discussions, community meetings, conferences and celebrations; helps with set up and tear down as necessary.
• Act as a liaison between client and other county departments servicing the client.
• Maintain working knowledge of current economic development policy, skills, and best practices; watch for changing trends; engage in regular training and professional development to optimize work performance.
• Participate in regular staff and project focused meetings, maintain paper/electronic records and files in an orderly manner, complete necessary forms and paperwork as required.
• Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work.
• May drive a County or personal motor vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation in order to attend off‑site meetings and visit various work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of driving a motor vehicle or arranging for transportation in order to attend off‑site meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.