Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
posted 2 months ago
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.