Hampton, Virginia (pop. 134,510) Seeks A Passionate Professional To Lead The City’s Economic Development Department. Hampton Is The Seventh Largest City In Virginia And Part Of The Hampton Roads MSA, The 37th Largest In The US. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree In Business Administration, Public Administration Or Related Field; Master’s Degree Preferred. • Six (6) To Nine (9) Years Of Progressive Managerial Experience In Economic Development And/or Planning, Or Commercial Economic Development With A Minimum Of Five (5) Years At A Manager/supervisory Or Administrator Level. • Experience Redeveloping Building And Sites • Experience Working With Existing Industries To Retain And Expand Jobs. • Thorough Knowledge And Experience With Workforce Development Programs. • Experience Working With Small Women And Minority (SWAM) Own Businesses Programs. • Passion For Creativity In Community Development, Clean And Safe Strategies, Urban Design, City Planning, And Economic Development Programs. • Strong Working Knowledge Of Budget Management, Contract Negotiation, And Fiduciary Responsibilities. • Entrepreneurial, Imaginative, Well Organized, High Energy, And Capable Of Functioning Effectively And Working Collaboratively With Other Departments Within The Organization. • Ability To Listen And Work With Community And Government Leaders And Advocates. • Capable Of Creatively Managing Multiple Tasks Successfully And Exercising Sound Judgment In Evaluating And Making Decisions To Manage Sensitive Issues With Diplomacy And Confidentiality. 

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Designation A Plus COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The Salary Will Be Based On Candidates Experience And Qualifications. The City Offers A Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Health, Dental, Pension, And More. The Successful Candidate Is Required To Reside Within The Hampton City Limits Within Twelve (12) Months Of Assuming The Position And Must Continue To Do So For The Tenure Of The Position.

HOW TO APPLY Interested Candidates Should Apply Online At Www.GovHRjobs.com By January 9, 2024, With Cover Letter, Resume, And A List Of Five Professional References. Only Electronic Applications Will Be Accepted. Any Questions Should Be Directed To W. Lane Bailey, Senior Vice- President, GovHR USA (847) 380-3240 Ext. 140. The City Of Hampton, VA Is Committed To Compliance With The American Disability Act And Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity And Inclusion Are Critical To Their Success. They Seek To Recruit The Most Talented People From A Diverse Candidate Pool And Encourage All Qualified Candidates To Apply.