Senior Business Development Manager - Maryland Line, United States - Frederick County , Inc.

Description

Salary:
$73,531.00 Annually


Location :
ROOT Building, MD


Job Type:
Full-time Regular


Job Number:

FY

Department:
Office of Economic Development

Opening Date:

02/08/2024


Closing Date:
Continuous


JOB INFORMATION
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; full benefits

This professional position within the Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED) will lead our EmPOWER program and will be the primary point of contact for underrepresented businesses (women, veterans, LGBTQ, People of Color, People with Disabilities, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Biracial, Hispanic, Latino, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander) needing expansion and location and other economic development services.

This position will also support and lead business retention and expansion services for small businesses in Frederick County. Supervision is received from the FCOED Director of Business Retention and Expansion.

Frederick County Government recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees.

The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).

This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit

Work/Life balance programs include:
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Vesting after 10 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc

Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit our

benefits

page on the Frederick County Government

job opportunities webpage


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and further develop FCOED's EmPOWER program, including strategy development for mentorship,accelerator and educational programs.
Research to identify best-in-class approaches and identify potential new programs and implement enhancements to current programs.

Develop and execute a business retention strategy to support, retain and grow underrepresented businesses and small businesses in Frederick County.

Develop, foster and maintain good working relationships with industry organizations & associations on the local, state and federal level
Market and promote businesses through press releases, blogs, public presentations and prepare reports
Meet and work one-on-one with growing businesses to answer questions, address concerns, provide resources, make connections
Plan and coordinate program events, both virtually and in-person
Work with FCOED team members to prepare and implement strategies to attract and retain businesses
Make public presentations and attend committee meetings at local/state/and national level
Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 3 years of economic development, business development or community development work experience

Minimum 1 year experience (paid or volunteer will be accepted) working with and supporting underrepresented businesses including women, veterans, LGBTQ, People of Color, People with Disabilities, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Biracial, Hispanic, Latino, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander owned businesses.

Minimum 1 year work experience in business marketing and social media
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license


NOTE:
An additional 2 years of related work experience may reduce the education requirement to an Associate's degree
KNOWLEDGE,


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Knowledge of programs and resources for underrepresented businesses
Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity inclusion and belonging
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and effectively, handle multiple priorities, complete detailed projects within allotted time schedules, make independent decisions and exercise good judgment, and resolve conflicting positions and controversial issues
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, business executives, related professionals, co-workers and the general public
Strong business development skills and writing skills for social media and traditional marketing (i.e. brochures, advertisements, or a newsletter)
Willingness to learn the commercial and industrial real estate market to guide businesses to brokers and or specific sites or vacant buildings
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, social media for business, etc.
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills


PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or equivalent industry-recognized certifications
Fluent bilingual skills in English/Spanish


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ANDWORKING CONDITIONS:
While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently walk, sit; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and drive; rarely climb, stoop/kneel and pull up to 40 pounds

While working in the position, the employee is constantly working indoors and outdoors; and rarely walking on uneven ground, work in hot temperatures above 100 and cold temperatures below 32 degrees; and rarely walk on uneven grounds; work in dirty dusty and noisy environments and work near machinery.

While working in this position, the employee will be required to meet at businesses and periodically tour businesses. These sites may be indoor, outdoor, include walking on uneven ground and climbing stairs. Exposure to dirty, dust, noise and machinery/construction equipment may also occur.
While working in this position, the employee will be required to transport, carry and setup exhibit booths and materials. This may include pushing or pulling of the exhibit display case, carrying boxes of materials, and reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching in order to set up the display area
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

Ability to provide own transportation
Available for varied working hours/days as needed to accommodate meetings and other commitments, including evenings and occasional weekends or travel

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees.

Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification.

The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit.

Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.


Health Insurance :

County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs.

The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions.

Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.


Dental Insurance:

Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan.

Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee.

Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment


NOTE:

Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses).

Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to:
deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.


Life Insurance:

Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death.

Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.


Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan.

Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account.

Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan.

Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.


Educational Reimbursement Program:

County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution.

The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses.

If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books.

If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:

This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period.


Annual Leave accrues as follows:
Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days

• 10 years 17 days

10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.


NOTE:

Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.


Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

01

Do you have a valid automobile operator's license?

Yes
No

02

Which best describes your level of education?

Less than Associate's degree received
Associate's degree received
Bachelor's degree or higher received

03

How many years of economic development, business development or community development work experience do you have?

Less than 3 years work experience

• 5 years work experience

5 or more years work experience

04

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below.

The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.

NOTE:

If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.

05

Do you have a minimum 1 year experience (paid or volunteer will be accepted) working with and supporting underrepresented businesses including women, veterans, LGBTQ, People of Color, People with Disabilities, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Biracial, Hispanic, Latino, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander owned businesses.

Yes
No

06

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below.

The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.

NOTE:

If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.

07

Do you have at least 1 year work experience in business marketing and social media?

Yes
No

08

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below.

The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.

NOTE:

If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.

09

Are you a current certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or equivalent industry-recognized certifications?

Yes
No

10

Do you possess fluent bilingual skills in English and Spanish?

Yes
No

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