#2450- Director of Economic Development

The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for the position of Director of Economic Development

This is a full-time exempt position that serves as the County’s primary liaison for business recruitment, development, and expansion.  This role is focused on increasing the County’s business base, employment opportunities, and future revenues.  The incumbent performs professional and responsible administrative work developing and administering County economic development activities and other related work as required.  

Essential duties including but are not limited to: 

Plans, organizes, and manages the operations of the Economic Development Department, including annual budget recommendations.

Serves as primary County contact for persons inquiring or requesting business development or tourism assistance and information.

Promotes, communicates and reinforces the Board of Supervisors’ goals and objectives to create growth and enhance the community.

Develops, recommends, and implements effective strategies, plans, and programs for economic growth within the County.

Administers, supervises, and monitors community and economic development activities, property inventories, and projects.
Conducts tax and public benefits analyses for economic development.

Analyzes both short-term and long-term opportunities and constraints facing the local economy.

Identifies and promotes resources and opportunities for growth including the attraction of new commercial and industrial investment and infrastructure.

Prepares and maintains information on utilities, taxes, zoning, transportation, community services, demographics, and other data sheets and topics related to marketing the community for economic development.
Leads retention strategies and tactics focused on encouraging a healthy and stable business environment for the existing business base.

Coordinates and develops initiatives and collaborates with existing local and regional programs to advance a career training strategy.

Manages the content of the Economic Development pages on the Fluvanna County website.

Assists with the creation and execution of marketing and public relations activities (website, print, social media, and others).

Coordinates business events, meetings, trainings, and business appreciation events.

Delivers presentations to County officials, prospective business owners, and the general public.

Conducts site visits for prospective investor clients.

Cooperates and coordinates with other local, regional and state economic development partners including the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development, Central Virginia Small Business Development Center, Fluvanna County Economic Development Authority, Fluvanna County Planning Commission, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, educational institutions, and business leaders, among others.

Participates in state and regional economic development and tourism meetings/conferences, and attends selected workshops and seminars to maintain proficiency in areas of responsibility.

Attends and participates in meetings as required by specific Boards and Commissions.

Serves as liaison to Economic Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce.

Along with the Director of Parks & Recreation, supports and guides the County’s Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Council (EDTAC).

Manages staff or interns, and oversee their professional development to add value to the Economic Development Department.

Performs work in a confidential manner.

Expected hiring range $67,537.00-77,667.20 DOQ- Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, retirement).

Position open until filled.

Submit a County application, resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.

Applications are available at the county website, www.fluvannacounty.org.

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