Recruitment Announcement
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BERKELEY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COMPENSATION DETERMINED BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT www.developmentauthority.com or
400 W. STEPHEN STREET, SUITE 201, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25401.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE RETURNED BY MAIL TO:
P.O. BOX 1517, MARTINSBURG, WV 25402 OR E-MAILED TO adavis@berkeleycountycomm.org
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 PM, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2007
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the overall management of economic development activities, including planning, coordinating, marketing and implementing business development projects, research and all necessary supporting activities. Serves at the will and pleasure of the BCDA Board of Directors.
Provides visionary, innovative leadership, develops and implements strategic plans, policies and procedures. Plans and directs by designing and administering the agency budget, developing market plans and procedures, evaluating, hiring, and firing staff, integrating Board practices and standards, establishing professional relationships for issue resolution and business/community advocacy.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
• Annually sets goals for the Authority to be carried out, monitored, and reported to the
Board monthly.
• Establishes economic development programs and practices that lead to private sector
projects in Berkeley County that result in capital investment, job creation, expanded
tax base, creative and niche development, recreation and entertainment venues,
revitalization projects, international trade/commerce, tourism efforts, and other quality
developments.
• Develop and implement a market plan, to include a comprehensive analysis of the
county and a target marketing strategy. Formulate strategies necessary to attract new
businesses. Coordinate marketing and public relations efforts, including, but not
limited to speaking engagements, press releases, direct mail, ad placement, newsletters,
interviews, articles, testimony before legislative bodies, ground breaking and ribbon
cutting ceremonies, receptions, trade shows, visits to companies, and other marketing
related efforts.
• Responsible for on-going business retention programs. Develop and participate in
programs that identify concerns and problems within the existing business community
and pursue appropriate follow-up activities, i.e., regular contact via one-on-one visits,
telephone, e-mail, etc.
• Serves as the BCDA’s representative on committees, boards, agencies and
organizations, as appropriate, to develop strategies and policies, representing economic
development issues and balancing their respective needs with economic development
practices.
• Plans and acquires buildings and sites by serving as a liaison between the BCDA and
private sector development by negotiating comprehensive development agreements,
contracts, evaluating fiscal impacts, communicating decisions, and presenting verbal
and written reports and agreements to the Board. Acts as liaison to real estate and
development firms, utilities, railroads, financial institutions, attorneys, architects,
engineers, and all other professionals.
• Assists businesses with county and city permit issues.
• Fosters a strong working relationship between the Development Authority and the staff
of the WV Economic Development Authority; maintains close communication
between the Authority and Berkeley County Commission, the City of Martinsburg-
Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce, the Morgan County Development Authority,
the Jefferson County Development Authority, developers, corporate leaders, business
owners, public school officials, public entities, and citizens.
• Supports BCDA activities, preparing meeting agendas, orientation programs, strategic
plans, monthly activity reports, and related record keeping.
• Supervises all BCDA staff, either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Directs,
suggests, assigns and reviews research projects. Provides a work environment that
motivates coaches and mentors employees to perform their best.
• Responsible for fiscal affairs of the Development Authority.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Work requires the ability to read, write, and comprehend complex legal documents,
development agreements and contracts, executive business letters and communications,
development-related documents, master plans, design guidelines, construction site
plans, budget documents, business magazine, marketing documents, journals,
newspapers and technical reports, strategic or operational plans.
• Work requires the ability to perform moderately complex math calculations such as
addition, subtraction, division, college algebra, and statistics.
• Work requires public and persuasive speaking skills in settings that include the
Berkeley County Commission, the City of Martinsburg, general public, organizations,
associations and other audiences.
• Work requires managing, monitoring and supervising work performance of BCDA
staff including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and establishing
broad organizational goals.
EDUCATION, LICENSES AND EXPERIENCE
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in
Economics, Geography, Marketing, Urban Planning, Business or Public
Administration, or closely related field; Economic Development Institute Graduate
preferred.
• Six years experience in economic development practices, four of the six years must be
progressive management experience.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including word processing software, spread sheets, GIS, and various other software; motor vehicle; calculator; telephone; copier; printer, and fax machine
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires finger dexterity, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken work levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required to visit buildings, construction sites, and unimproved land, and provide tours for groups. As travel is required, ability to travel extensively and independently overnight to statewide or national meetings and locations as necessitated.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid drivers license.
- Experience working with or in interstate communities strongly desired.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
- An evaluation of training and experience
- One or more interviews
- Employment related reference checks
- Background investigation
- Pre-employment physical to include drug screen (administered after offer of employment).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
Applications for this vacancy may be obtained at www.developmentauthority.com or 400 W. Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV, 25401. Applications may be returned by mail to P.O. Box 1517, Martinsburg, WV, 25402 or e-mailed to adavis@berkeleycountycomm.org. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM, Monday, October 15, 2007.
An application may be rejected if it is not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process. Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to attend a scheduled interview.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
The kind of examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each position and may include:
- an evaluation of training and experience
- personal and/or group interview
- written and/or spoken examination(s)
- performance test(s)
- a background investigation
- a physical examination*and
- a drug test*.
*These examinations are administered after offer of employment.
BERKELEY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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