The city of New Haven is looking for a new deputy economic director to focus on small businesses.
The job has been open since Jackie James left the position in June. The job pays a minimum of $65,497 a year. The job description follows below:
CITY OF NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
200 ORANGE STREET, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
www.cityofnewhaven.com
POSTED: JANUARY 17, 2017
REMOVAL DATE: JANUARY 30, 2017
POSITION: DEPUTY DIRECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (M‑5058) (TESTED)
DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SALARY: (RANGE 11) MINIMUM: $65,497 ANNUALIZED HOURS: 35 HOURS PER WEEK
FUNDING: GENERAL FUNDS
NATURE OF WORK:
This is highly responsible professional and administrative work as second in command for a major City development
unit. Work involves responsibility for implementation of the City’s programs for business development. The work for this vacancy will focus on small business. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Economic
Development with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment, and is reviewed through
meetings and evaluation of results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in public or business
administration, economics, finance, or a closely relates field; and 5 – 7 years of experience in administration, and policy development, including at least three (3) years supervisory experience and the following knowledge, abilities, and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of designing and delivering an economic development program for an older City; Considerable knowledge of the factors influencing development decisions and of the principles and practices of real estate, business location and entrepreneurship; Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including understanding of basic methods of personnel, budget, and project management; Considerable knowledge of communication techniques, and the ability to establish effective relationships with media personnel.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, (2) a physical examination, including drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. As a condition of continued employment, a person appointed to a Local 3144 bargaining unit position will be required to obtain union membership at the completion of 90 working days.
Applications and job description may be picked up at the Department of Human Resources at 200 Orange St., 1ST Floor, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Applications and/or resumes must be received by the Department of Human Resources, No Later Than 5 P.M. on REMOVAL DATE.
Please note that our preferred method of communication with applicants is by email. In the application process, please provide us with a valid email address, and ensure that you monitor your email for correspondence from our department.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require the hiring of only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. Please post this announcement in a conspicuous area on the Department Bulletin Board.
