Vance County Is Searching For Their Next Economic Development Director. The Economic Development Director Performs Promotional And Consultative Work In Developing And Directing An Economic Development Program For The County. An Employee In This Class Is Responsible For Consulting With Local Officials, Community Leaders, And Industry Executives For The Purpose Of Promoting The Industrial Growth Through Expansion And Retention Of Existing Industrial Bases, And Attraction Of New Industries And Business Into The County. Duties Include Development Of Data, Statistics, And Publications Which Portray The Economic Potential Of The County; Identification Of Prospective Industries; And Maintaining Proper Records, Reports, And Public Information For The Program. Work Requires Considerable Planning And Timely Execution Of Work. Decisions Must Be Made Quickly With Accuracy When Dealing With The Industrial Management Teams. Employee Must Exercise Independent Judgment And Simultaneously Must Consider Financial, Socio-economic, Legal, And Regulatory Variables As They Affect The County. Work Is Performed Under The General Direction Of The County Manager And The Economic Development Commission And Is Evaluated Through Conferences, Reports And Results. See Www.vancecounty.org For More Information And To Apply For This Position. Education And Experience: Requires A Bachelor’s Degree In Business, Planning, Economics, Or A Related Field And Four (4) Years Of Related Experience And Training In Industrial Or Economic Development, Or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience. Licenses Or Certification: Possession Of A Valid North Carolina Driver's License. Application Special Instructions: You Must Upload A Cover Letter And Resume When Submitting The Employment Application. Final Candidate Must Submit An Official College Transcript. Position Is Open Until Filled. Salary Negotiable Based On Qualifications And Experience. Annual Salary Range $80,076 - $104,099.