Executive Director - Development Authority
This position is responsible for attracting new business and encouraging expansion and retention of existing businesses and agriculture-based enterprise to promote a stronger economic base for Jefferson County. Employee works under the policy direction of the Jefferson County Development Authority Board of Directors, which is composed of members appointed by Jefferson County Commission. Employee is responsible for the management of three (3) full time employees, as well as one part-time employee. Responsibilities include the direction and success of JCDA programs, preparing and administering budgets, developing short and longrange objectives; and overseeing the personnel management functions, including, or effectively recommending hiring, training, and disciplining of employees.
Duties involve regular contact with community leaders, corporate executives, local, state, and federal government officials, and other individuals to protect and promote the county's economic development overall interest. Employee must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and good judgment and must be able to work effectively with and influence many types of individuals. Duties require a well-developed sense of strategy and timing in representing the JCDA and the county effectively in critical and important situations which may influence the well-being of the County. See Jefferson County, WV website for more information.
https://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/county-government/departments/job-postings