RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SCOTLAND COUNTY is seeking applicants for the position of Economic Development Director to perform promotional and consultative work in developing and implementing an economic development program for the County. Employee is responsible for consulting with local officials; community leaders; along with retail and industry executives for the purpose of promoting economic growth through expansion and retention of existing industrial and commercial bases, and attraction of new business into the County. Duties include development of data, statistics, and publications, which portray the economic potential of the county; identification of prospective industries; and maintaining proper records, reports, and public information for the program; development of grants and funding sources in conjunction with local government efforts to support infrastructure improvements. Work requires considerable planning and timely execution of work. Decisions must be made quickly with accuracy when dealing with the economic management teams. Employee must exercise independent judgment and simultaneously must consider financial, socio-economic, legal, and regulatory variables as they affect the County. Reports to the County Manager. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Planning, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field with at least five years of professional experience in industrial or economic development; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Designation as a Certified Economic Developer desired. Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent Benefits. Submit State application (PD-107 available through our website, scotlandcounty.org) along with resume, cover letter, and an OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPT OF THE HIGHEST DEGREE to: Scotland County Personnel, 507 W. Covington St., P O Box 489, Laurinburg, NC 28353. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Criminal Background Check and Drug Test Required. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:14:59 +0000
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