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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES
(Special Appointments)
SALARY RANGE: $40,268 – 78,130 Annually
STATE OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for two Business Development Representative positions within its Division of Business Development. Typical duties include: marketing Maryland as a business location for companies, conducting corporate call missions and calling on chief executives or other representatives of business and industry, including real estate consultants, at their corporate offices either domestically or internationally to present information outlining Maryland’s economic and location advantages. These positions require some overnight travel.

Candidates must possess strong written and oral communications, technical marketing and interpersonal skills necessary to work with high level public and private sector officials. The candidate must also have strong marketing skills. The ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high priority tasks is a must. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Internet or other relevant software.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of recent professional experience in economic development, manufacturing, marketing, planning, finance, commercial real estate or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. Salary level will be based on experience.

To apply, please submit a resume to:
DBED Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Business Development Representative
217 East Redwood Street – Suite 1501
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

No later than: Open until filled
Resumes may also be sent electronically to: ahalikias@choosemaryland.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER TTY PHONE: 1-800-735-2258

Charles County
Economic Development Director

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Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development
MARKETING RESEARCH STRATEGIST
(Special Appointments)
Salary Range: $33,444 - $64,282

The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for two Marketing Strategist positions within its Division of Business Development. One position is part-time 20 hours per week. These positions will be responsible for supporting teams promoting Maryland as a business site for Manufacturing, Logistics, Transportation, Aerospace, Communications, Information Technology and Defense industry sector companies. Responsibilities include: conducting industry specific research, compiling and analyzing data on the sector’s fast growing companies, investigating sector trends and key advantages in Maryland, developing and coordinating marketing strategies to reach potential sector business prospects, and preparing marketing materials to reach prospects. Incumbent works with internal and external clients in both the public and private sectors, synthesizing information from disparate sources and conducting technical business research.

Candidates must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, a broad knowledge of government information sources, the ability to work independently and complete assignments and projects in a team environment. Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel and Access, or other Windows-based software. Duties require the use of marketplace databases and the Internet. The ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high-priority tasks is essential.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, finance, economics or information management and at least five years of experience in business or economic research, marketing, economic development, or a closely related field. Equivalent education and experience is acceptable. Salary level will be based on experience.

To apply submit a resume to:
DBED Office of Human Resources
Attn: Marketing Strategist
217 East Redwood Street, Suite 1501
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
No later than: Open until filled

City of Cambridge, Md
Associate Director of Economic Development

The Associate Director of Economic Development position is in a highly responsible administrative position within the City’s Economic Development Department. Coordinates the activities and programs that will promote and enhance the city’s objectives to attract and retain businesses that will create new job opportunities that include retail and commercial small business development, as well as appropriate manufacturing. Will strive to develop a tourism development initiative with promotional projects and events. Identify available grant resources and apply for eligible funds to support the goals of the department. This position must work with private sector business community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, Pine Street and other business districts. Serve as an advisor/member to any appropriate collaborative economic and tourism development effort at the local, regional, state and federal levels. Associates Degree in Economic Development, Communications, Tourism, or other related applicable field or possess at least 7 years experience in business/marketing/tourism related field. Salary commensurate with experience.

Pay Grade 11, $32,772-$61,361. Please submit application and resume to: Oden C. Wheeler Jr. Administrative Coordinator, 307 Gay Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613. Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Cambridge. Md
Economic Development Director

Manages the activities and programs that will promote and enhance the city’s objectives to attract and retain businesses that will create new job opportunities that include retail and commercial small business development, as well as appropriate manufacturing. Will be responsible to develop a tourism development initiative with promotional projects and events. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Communications, Tourism, or other related applicable field or a minimum of an Associates Degree in Economic Development, Communications, Tourism, or other related applicable field AND at least 15 years experience in economic development, marketing, or tourism/hospitality. Must have effectively coordinated diverse activities and multiple assignments for at least 5 years in the fields of economic and tourism development Salary commensurate with experience.

Pay Grade 17, $52,024-$97,408. Please submit application and resume to: Oden C. Wheeler Jr. Administrative Coordinator, 307 Gay Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613. An Equal Opportunity Employer

President & CEO
Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC)

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Director of Community and Economic Development
 
Allentown, the third largest City in Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of Director of Community and Economic Development.  This is a senior, cabinet-level position that serves as Chief Administrator of the Department and reports to the Mayor and Managing Director. This position requires a high level of administrative and supervisory work including planning, directing and controlling the functions of the department. This also includes overall responsibility for a variety of bureaus, including but not limited to the Bureau of Planning and Zoning, Building Standards and Safety, and managing the department’s community and economic development programs.
 
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, political science or a related field, plus professional experience in the areas of planning, public administration, or any equivalent combination of experience or training in a related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Master’s Degree and experience working in local government preferred. A minimum of four years’ experience in a supervisory capacity is required. Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, Class C, or equivalent is also required.
 
The successful applicant must establish a residency within the limits of the City of Allentown within one year from date of hire.
 
The City of Allentown offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience up to $80,000, plus an attractive benefits package including six weeks paid leave, fully-paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for employee and family; a pension and deferred compensation plan and life insurance benefit.  Questions regarding the position should be sent to Bill Hansell c/o Christine A. Ruth, PHR, Deputy Director of Human Resources, City of Allentown, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102.  EOE

Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council
Headquartered in Newark, Delaware
Serving girls in the Delmarva Peninsula - a great place to live, work and play.

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DIRECTOR of COMMUNITY PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
CITY of ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

The City of Rockville, a suburb of Washington, D.C., is the County Seat of Montgomery County and the second largest City in Maryland. The City, with a population of 61,000, operates under the council-manager form of government. Rockville provides a full range of services for its residents, along with providing more than 883 acres of City parkland. In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Rockville No. 26 in its list of “Best Places to Live in the United States”. This year, both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services awarded the City a AAA rating. Nationwide, fewer than five percent of all cities achieve this rating. Rockville is now one of only 55 AAA-rated municipalities in the country with a population of 75,000 or fewer.

Duties:

The Director of Community Planning and Development Services performs complex leadership, management and professional work in directing the City's initiatives in this area. This position is responsible for the overall administration and implementation of all functions of the Department including long-range community planning, development review, zoning administration and enforcement, historic preservation, redevelopment coordination, housing programs and building construction codes. As a member of the senior management team, the incumbent reports to the City Manager and assists all team members in strategic planning for the City. Work requires seasoned judgment in allocating resources and involves extensive public contact. The Department of Community Planning and Development Services has a $7.2 million annual budget. Of the Department’s 46 full time employees, 15 are planners.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, direct, execute, and provide day-to-day effective leadership and management of all aspects of the City's community planning and development services programs within the limits defined by applicable City policy, City ordinances, and State and Federal laws/regulations.
• Aid the department and City organization in periodically updating the Comprehensive Master Plan.
  Promote excellent community relations by engaging the public, interested groups, various public officials and other individuals, on the full range of land use issues and responsibilities.
• Explain the department’s programs to the public, interested groups and individuals on the full range of land use issues and responsibilities.
• Direct staff activities to implement various special and continuing projects and plans relating to growth, development, and redevelopment of the City.
• Encourage effective problem participation in land use.
• Develop and administer the department’s budget and performance measurement system.
• Develop policy procedures on planning, development, and code enforcement.
• Supervise a staff of 46.
• Act as a liaison between the Mayor and Council and Federal, State and other local government entities and agencies.
• Develop new supervisory procedures and initiate innovative programs and activities to expedite the completion of community development projects and the reduction of administrative costs.
• Supervise the development and implementation of City housing programs to achieve and maintain a diversified housing base, and administer the Community Development Block Grant Program.
• Direct the Inspection Services Division in the administration and enforcement of the City's zoning, health and life safety, building property maintenance, housing and fire codes.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:
Bachelors required; Master's degree in urban planning, public administration or a closely related field preferred. A minimum of six years of increasingly responsible experience in community planning and development, including a strong background in local government planning with a strong community and neighborhood orientation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, laws, regulations, procedures and requirements of federally-financed community development programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and organization of local government.
• Considerable knowledge of economics, market analysis, land appraisal, real estate practices and the law, land development and planning, public administration, government finances.
• Ability to provide information and to convey explanations of highly complicated regulations and requirements to appointed and elected officials and the community in a concise, accurate and clearly understandable way.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with consultants, property owners, developers, residents, occupants, other employees, state and federal officials, and the general public while under difficult and often contentious circumstances which require the exercise of considerable tact and discretion.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems for which there has been no precedent established.

Compensation $120,000 - $140,000 plus excellent benefits

Equal Employment: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit reason.

Opportunity such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or
disability.

Contact:
Barbara Blim
JDG Associates, Ltd.
1700 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
301-340-2210
Email: blim@jdgsearch.com

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