What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Economic Development Specialist position at City of Las Vegas?
The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Sr Economic Development Specialist for the Economic and Urban Development Department. This position plans, initiates, and manages redevelopment and economic development projects. Works directly with developers, real estate investors, existing and new businesses, etc., to increase and diversify the tax and job base of the city.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with a strong work ethic and ability to easily connect with people and maintain relationships. They will have experience in redevelopment, real estate development and/or economic development. The ability to work with property owners, commercial property developers as well as real estate professionals and address their needs is required. Strong project management skills are required. The ability to convey the development process, as well as excellent interpersonal skills is preferred. Knowledge of redevelopment and financing programs such as TIF, NMTC, loan guarantee programs, and incentives is desired. Strong project management experience and attention to detail a plus.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the qualifications for Economic Development Specialist:
Experience:
Four years experience in any of the following areas: economic development, business development, business management, regional economic analysis, marketing, land development, redevelopment, financial analysis, land planning, or a field related to the essential functions, including two years project management experience.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, accounting, marketing, planning, real estate, economics, financial planning, or a field related to the essential functions.
May substitute combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Possession and maintenance of one or more of the following certifications on the date of application is desirable:
- Certified Economic Developer (CED or CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council;
- Economic Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council;
- Certified Planner from the American Institute of Certified Planners;
- Development Finance Certified Professional from the Council of Development Finance Agencies; or
- Real Estate Development Certificate or the Real Estate Development Finance Certificate from the Urban Land Institute.
