ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

$68,099 - $105,685/Yr

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Las Vegas, NV

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Clark County Community & Economic Development is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Economic Development Specialist position. The person is charged with managing, coordinating, planning, initiating, promoting, and marketing economic development and redevelopment programs and opportunities within unincorporated Clark County. This role involves working closely with existing businesses, entrepreneurs, developers, real estate investors, and industry experts to diversify the local economy, create jobs, and increase the tax base. The Economic Development Specialist serves as a client-focused ambassador to both the local, national, and international business community. Additionally, this position is responsible for internal coordination and communication with elected officials and executive leadership, as well as managing inter-jurisdictional relationships (federal, state, municipal). The role also includes providing limited supervision and guidance to subordinate department staff. The recruitment for this position is limited to the first 250 applications received and will close without notice once that number is reached. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. It is important to note that this position is a non-union position and is excluded from membership in the union, making it confidential in nature. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements, which include a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Land Planning/Development, or a closely related field, along with two years of full-time professional experience in economic development or related fields, and one year of program, project, or contract management experience. Experience in a public agency setting is preferred. The position requires attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours and travel by automobile to various locations throughout the County, with potential travel within the United States. The successful candidate will also need to possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment and will undergo a background investigation and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, coordinate and lead various large, complex, multi-funded private and public economic development, redevelopment projects, and special research assignments.
• Recruit and attract new business and industry aligned with the county's strategic economic development plan.
• Work directly with a variety of stakeholders to diversify and expand the county's local economy.
• Provide exemplary client-focused customer service and relationship management.
• Represent the county's interest in public/private partnerships.
• Manage contracts for various types of projects from execution through completion.
• Identify real estate transactions and work with developers/investors on agreements that produce new investments within our community.
• Conduct exploratory real estate evaluations such as land-use/zoning checks, site visits, comparables review, and title checks; assists consultants, businesses, and developers with site selection services.
• Research and compile demographic and economic data, prepares reports and conducts analysis to evaluate program, project impact and return on investment.
• Assemble marketing materials and presentations; deliver accordingly.
• Monitor local, national and international market indicators to inform decision making and strategic direction.
• Promote and administer incentive programs and submitted applications.
• Review plans, reports, prospect proposals, correspondence and related documents to submit to senior department staff for consideration.
• Maintain web site, press releases, social media, marketing materials and other forms of advertising.
• Engage with local business, industry organizations, chambers of commerce, non-profits and other community stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in trade shows, industry events, special events, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, award ceremonies, panel discussions, community meetings, conferences and celebrations; helps with set up and tear down as necessary.
• Act as a liaison between client and other county departments servicing the client.
• Identify potential federal, state and NGO grant opportunities for additional program and project funding for consideration by department leadership.
• Maintain working knowledge of current economic development policy, skills, and best practices; engage in regular training and professional development to optimize work performance.
• Participate in regular staff and project focused meetings, maintain paper/electronic records and files in an orderly manner, complete necessary forms and paperwork as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Land Planning/Development or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience working in economic development, business development, commercial real estate development, urban redevelopment, rural community development, land planning, or similar industry.
• One (1) year of program, project and/or contract management experience.
• Experience in a public agency setting is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with economic development policies and best practices.
• Familiarity with grant writing and funding opportunities.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan (401k)