Department Of The Army: U.S. Army War College
Professor of Economic Development
Job Announcement Number: NEDQ090009R
Salary Range: 69,193.00 - 113,800.00 USD /year
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Open Period: Thursday, January 28, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010
Series & Grade: AD-0101-00/00
Position Information: Temporary Position Not to Exceed: TERM NTE 3 YEARS -- Full Time
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - PA - Carlisle
Who May Be Considered:US Citizens
Job Summary
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Changes to the Job Announcement: This position is being re-announced. In order to be considered, you must re-apply.
Organization(s): US Army War College, US Army Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA 17013
About the Position: This is a civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10. Initial appointment will be for up to three years, the first year of which will be probationary. Appointments may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Carlisle Barracks is an installation at the center of the Army and Department of Defense Senior Leadership educational programs. The historic post supports missions such as the U.S. Army War College, including the Center for Strategic Leadership, the Strategic Studies Institute, the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute, and the Army Heritage and Education Center; and the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic. The post is a vibrant, cutting-edge workplace that supports the education and training of tomorrows military leaders. Carlisle Barracks is one of Central Pennsylvania's leading and most respected employers. Check out your future at http://carlislebarracks.carlisle.army.mil/sites/local/
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens. Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Key Requirements: U.S. Citizen
Additional Duties/Location Info: 1 vacancy - PA - Carlisle. Conducts studies associated with the development of ministries, policies that support the economic sector to include capturing best economic and banking practices as they relate to transitioning and developing economies. Plans and participates in research, training, education, and exercise program working groups, functionally oriented educational tracks, and associated curriculum and lessons learned development efforts. Conducts data collection as required through various means to include conducting visits to deployed operations and interviewing key personnel. Performs curriculum development and teaches elective courses associated with economic development in support of USAWC. Devises methods and procedures for collecting and processing economic data in order to prepare reports on economic development. Plans, designs and conducts research to facilitate interpretation of economic relationships and solution of problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.
Town of Middletown
Main Street Manager
Salary: Part-time Position at $15,300/year approximately 20 hour per week. No benefits.
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Duties: The is a part-time, professional position created to assist the Main Street Middletown Board of Directors in implementing the aspects of the Main Street Maryland Program. The position incorporates aspects of various business development of the Town. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Burgess and Commissioners
Qualifications & Requirements (May included but not limited too:)
• Exceptional communication skills
• Organizational skills to coordinate community activities
• Knowledge of historic structures and grant programs related to historic properties
• Graduate of a recogized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
• Considerable knowledge of the principals of public or business administration, financial management, and budget preparation.
• Computer proficiency is essential
• Willingness to attend evening meetings
Please forward Letter of Interest and Resumé to:
Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown, Maryland
31 West Main Street
Middletown, MD 21769
Attn: Andrew J. Bowen
Town Administrator
Fax: (301) 371.6474
Email: office@ci.middletown.md.us
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)
Management Service; Program Director, Office of Business Development
Salary Range: $71,508 - $114,808
(Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Salary Rates Effective 09/23/09 Standard Temporary Salary Reduction Schedule)
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The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Director, Office of Business Development (OBD) within its Division of Business and Enterprise Development. The incumbent will lead a team of 20 staff in actively marketing and promoting the state of Maryland as a location for new and existing business and industrial facilities. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership and direction to staff within the OBD and to oversee the implementation of a strategic action plan for the office that includes specific enumerated goals and performance measurements. A record of creativity, innovation and success in effectively managing limited resources to achieve results is preferred. Strong leadership and public speaking skills are required.
Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects is a must. Experience working in or with private companies, or in site selection consulting, is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet or other relevant software is required.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A master's degree is preferred. Nine years of recent professional experience in business development, marketing, sales or a related field. Four years of supervisory experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
To apply submit a resume to:
DBED Office of Human Resources
ATTN: PROGRAM DIRECTOR – OBD
World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street - 10th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
No later than: Friday, November 20, 2009
Resumes may also be sent electronically to ahalikias@choosemaryland.org
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)
Director of Federal Facilities
Salary Range: $55,084 - $88,439
(Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Salary Rates Effective 09/23/09 Standard Temporary Salary Reduction Schedule)
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The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director, Federal Facilities within the Office of Military and Federal Affairs. This position reports to the Program Director of the Office of Military and Federal Affairs and will be responsible for directing and providing a platform and serving as the focal point for forging and maintaining relationships between DBED staff, key personnel at federal agencies, other state agencies and departments as well as the business community. The incumbent will coordinate outreach efforts that will result in increased opportunities for entrepreneurship focusing on technology transfers; procurement; new business start ups; collaboration on out of state business attraction and increased employment. This position will contribute and work towards formulating public policy that will benefit and enhance the relationships and processes required for the success of the mission and provide direct support to the newly created Federal Facilities Board.
Candidates must possess strong written, oral communications and presentation skills; excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work with high level public and private sector officials. The ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects is a must. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet or other relevant software is required.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and eight years related professional experience preferably with Federal agencies; or equivalent combination of education and experience in business, business marketing, economics, or a closely related field. Four years of management experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
To apply, please submit a resume to:
DBED Office of Human Resources
Attn: Director, Federal Facilities
World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street - 10th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
No later than: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Resumes may also be sent electronically to: ahalikias@choosemaryland.org
Department Of The Army; Army Installation Management Command
Realty Specialist
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Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - MD - Aberdeen Prvg Gd & Edgewood areas
MAJOR DUTIES:
Serves as a real property specialist performing in accordance with appropriate regulatory guidance, technical and administrative duties relating to real property, accountability, real estate transactions, and real property assignments. Work requires a knowledge of real estate laws, principles, practices and markets. Within this basic structure, performs the following duties associated with the topic areas: real property accountability - reviews DO Form 1354 for accuracy, often checking the work of lower level personnel working for a contractor. Responds to higher level inquiries regarding real property ownership of assets database. Reviews for accuracy DA Form 337 and supporting documents according to applicable ARs. Real Estate Transactions: Process requests regarding additional real property interests (e.g., off post training areas, off site storage, trailer site requests). Makes interest (e.g., lease easements, license, permit).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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• One year of experience directly related to the occupation equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or equivalent combinations of experience and education. Candidates for this position must identify in their resume that they have one year of specialized experience that provides: (1) Knowledge of the rules, processes, and procedures that must be considered when performing real property management; (2) Knowledge of standard building management practices and techniques; (3) Knowledge of a discipline related to real property management such as cost estimating, environmental programs, or master planning. This experience must have included applying knowledge of government real estate procedures.
• Resumes will be evaluated to ensure your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet the qualifications requirements stated in this vacancy announcement.
• Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
• Time-in-grade restrictions do not apply to NSPS positions.
• Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
Brick City Development Corporation
Cheif Executive Officer
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Background:
Brick City Development Corporation ("BCDC") is Newark's primary economic development organization, organized to spur real estate development within the city; retain, attract, and grow businesses; and enhance small and minority business capacity, among other activities. With the support and leadership of Mayor Booker and his administration, the Municipal Council, and the local business community, BCDC initiates and executes economic development activities to produce and sustain economic growth, generate jobs, and create wealth for the citizens of Newark.
Newark is the State of New Jersey's largest municipality, lying about 15 miles west of Manhattan. It is home to a major airport and the busiest seaport on the East Coast of the United States. It also houses the new Prudential Center arena, home to the New Jersey Devils. Because of its location and available resources, Newark is ready for continued economic growth and expansion. BCDC leads the way in this effort and has initiated a number of development projects for new retail, housing, hotels, and restaurants.
The Position:
Brick City Development Corporation's Board of Directors is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") who will work in partnership with the private sector and the community in Newark to create new opportunities for economic growth. Reporting to the BCDC Board (which is chaired by Newark's Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and which consists of leaders from the business, university, government, and civic communities) the CEO is an important partner to Mayor Booker's administration and will help drive and launch key initiatives by strengthening the framework for real estate development, corporate business attraction and retention, small and minority business development, financial empowerment and asset building, marketing, and Convention and Visitor Bureau activity.
Among his or her chief responsibilities, the CEO will be responsible for orchestrating and brokering real estate transactions and business attraction/assistance deals that advance BCDC's and Newark's economic growth agenda. He or she will act as the City's ambassador to the business community both in and out of Newark and will represent the City of Newark before business organizations, public bodies and community groups.
The CEO must be able to secure and manage financial and budgetary resources as needed and spearhead efforts to attract corporate, foundation and other grant funding and investment capital. The CEO will work closely with City leadership, the Municipal Council and representatives of the business community to ensure that the economic development goals for the City of Newark are met or exceeded.
Candidate characteristics sought:
• Advanced degree in field related to business, finance or law. Professional certifications in real estate, public administration or related area preferred.
• Skill in the field of real estate development, including hands-on understanding of the carrying out of real estate deals as well as knowledge of public finance and its intersection with private market transactions.
• Experience with and passion for small and minority enterprise development, financial empowerment and asset building.
• Ten years of senior-level experience in management of an organization, including staff supervision and team leadership, finance, negotiation, management and grant administration.
• Demonstrated successful performance supervising/managing complex projects and knowledge/experience in project management functions.
• Knowledge of the practices of the commercial real estate industry; familiarity with urban planning, zoning, and building codes; and experience with municipal and state regulatory functions.
• Experience navigating government processes and operating within a complex multi-stakeholder environment; familiarity with political environments and their constraints.
• Ability to drive vigorously towards key long-term goals while achieving visible short- and medium–term objectives.
• A demonstrated record of leadership and success in strategic planning, organizational development, and problem solving; excellent management skills.
• Experience managing an annual budget of substantial size is a plus.
• Good understanding of urban issues and experience working with diverse communities and manage a staff team.
• Superior negotiating and communication skills.
• Strong people skills necessary to developing success professional relationships.
• A strong commitment to the goals of economic development, with a commitment to social entrepreneurship, for the City of Newark
For more information, please visit BCDC's website at www.bcdcnewark.org
To Apply:
Brick City Development Corporation has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to assist in conducting this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Sharon Schedra, Associate
10 Regent Street, Suite 806
Jersey City, NY 07302
(212) 534-7462
(201) 763-575
sschedra@harrisrand.com
Brick City Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. City of Newark residency is required.
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