SENIOR DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (INTERNAL)

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for Senior Director, Office of Regional Development in its Division of Business Attraction & Special Projects.� This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.� �THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES ONLY

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position will develop and lead the Department’s statewide business expansion and retention strategy.This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Office’s 12 Senior Regional Business Development Representatives.�The�primary focus is to enhance the economic vitality of the state through retention and expansion of businesses and industry across Maryland and promote regional investment, develop strong working relationships with the local economic development offices, and business assistance organizations.

POSITION DUTIES

This position will manage, supervise, develop and oversee the Office’s 12 Senior Regional Business Development Representatives, each representing different geographic regions of the State.�Duties include working in close cooperation with other units within the Department to ensure collaboration with companies, economic development organization partners and stakeholders; working closely with local economic development officials, company CEOs, senior leadership, local and state elected officials and other partners and stakeholders to facilitate the creation and retention of jobs and increase capital investment across the state; linking Maryland companies to programs, partners and services that support business growth and retention, including federal, state, and local public resources and private resources to address strategic planning and marketing; technology implementation, development, and commercialization; workforce development; regulatory and permitting assistance; financing assistance; manufacturing modernization; business location services; and business-to-business and business-to-government partnering opportunities. The selected employee will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in business needs assessment, strategic business planning, and real estate ventures; possess strong administrative, organizational, project management, written, oral and interpersonal communications skills; �ability to work with high-level public and private sector officials; knowledgeable of Maryland’s current state, federal, and private assistance programs; possess the ability to execute concurrent projects in a timely manner and have a working knowledge of grants, budgeting, and finance. Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite Google Mail and/or other relevant software.� Statewide travel is required. �

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Management or Administration, Economics, or a related field AND Experience: Eight (8) years of recent professional experience in industrial, business, or economic development, planning, marketing, commercial real estate or related field.� An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of Master's degree from an accredited college or university for 2 years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications. �1. Three years direct experience supervising other professional employees. �2. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with business and economic development, retention, and expansion in Maryland. �3. Experience overseeing and coordinating the operations of a unit, exercising responsibility for the development of policies and� � � �procedures, motivating staff and maintaining effective relationships. � �

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES ONLY

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employee assigned such duties will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.� �

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.� � � �

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS �

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.�You may also visit our website at:�http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce It is�highly preferred�that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume and the supplemental questionnaire to your online application.� If unable to apply online, please submit your state application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire to:� anna.halikias@maryland.gov Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources�� ATTN: SENIOR DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (#25-005483-0022)� The World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor� Baltimore, Maryland 21202� As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.� We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. �TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay�1-800-735-2258

Salary : $102,426 - $165,372