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SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Salary

$38.23 - $56.51 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30254

Department

Commission & Manager

Division

ECONOMIC DEV

Opening Date

12/02/2025

Closing Date

1/6/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Office of Community & Economic Development is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Economic Development Specialist position. This is an advanced level position with nominal oversight from department leadership. This role is tasked with managing, coordinating, planning, initiating, promoting, and marketing economic development and redevelopment programs and opportunities within unincorporated Clark County. The position serves as a client-focused ambassador to both local, national and international business community. In addition, will also be responsible for internal coordination and communication with elected officials and executive leadership; coordination of inter-jurisdictional relationships (federal, state, municipal), providing limited supervision and guidance to subordinate department staff. There will be a strong emphasis on redevelopment and real estate related activities.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Land Planning/Development or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time professional experience working in economic development, business development, commercial real estate development, urban redevelopment, rural community development, land planning, or a similar industry that includes two (2) years of program, project and/or contract management. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable. An appropriate advanced degree is desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Requires travel by automobile to various locations throughout the County. May require traveling within the United States. May conduct site visits outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Possession of an Economic Developer certification is desirable

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Identify and coordinate federal, state and NGO grant opportunities for additional program and project funding.

• Establish, negotiate, promote and administer incentive programs, submitted applications and oversee related budgets.

• Prepare board of county commissioner and redevelopment agency meeting agenda items with supporting backup materials.

• Identify needs for industry specific consultants or specialists, manage the request for proposal (RFP) process or contract negotiations whichever is appropriate.

• Research and compile demographic and economic data, prepares reports and conducts analysis to evaluate program, project impact and return on investment.

• Provide lead direction in initiating, planning, coordinating and leading various large, complex, multi funded private and public economic development, redevelopment projects, and special research assignments.

• Recruit and attract new business and industry aligned with the county’s strategic economic development plan.

• Work directly with a variety of stakeholders to diversify and expand the county’s local economy.

• Provide exemplary client-focused customer service and relationship management.

• Represent the county’s interest in public/private partnerships.

• Manage contracts for various types of projects from execution through completion.

• Identify real estate transactions and work with developers/investors on agreements that produce new investments within our community.

• Conduct exploratory real estate evaluations such as land-use/zoning checks, site visits, comparables review, and title checks; assists consultants, businesses, and developers with site selection services.

• Research and compile demographic and economic data, prepares reports and conducts analysis to evaluate program, project impact and return on investment.

• Assemble and deliver customized, marketing materials and presentations.

• Monitor local, national and international market indicators to inform decision making and strategic direction.

• Promote and administer incentive programs and submitted applications.

• Review plans, reports, prospect proposals, correspondence and related documents to submit to senior department staff for consideration.

• Maintain web site, press releases, social media, marketing materials and other forms of advertising.

• Engage with local business, industry organizations, chambers of commerce, non-profits and other community stakeholders to become a trusted resource and information repository.

• Coordinate and participate in trade shows, industry events, special events, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, award ceremonies, panel discussions, community meetings, conferences and celebrations; helps with set up and tear down as necessary.

• Act as a liaison between client and other county departments servicing the client.

• Maintain working knowledge of current economic development policy, skills, and best practices; watch for changing trends; engage in regular training and professional development to optimize work performance.

• Participate in regular staff and project focused meetings, maintain paper/electronic records and files in an orderly manner, complete necessary forms and paperwork as required.

• Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work.

• May drive a County or personal motor vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and visit various work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of driving a motor vehicle or arranging for transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

• More Money in Your Pocket

• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

• No Social Security Deduction

• No State Income Taxes

• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical ( - Employer pays 90% of premium

• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance – Employer Paid

• AD&D – Employer Paid

• Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

• Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Holiday Leave

• Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave

• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area). Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.)

• Some High School

• High School Diploma or GED

• Trade School or Technical Degree

• Some College (1-29 semester credits)

• Some College (30-59 semester credits)

• Some College (60-89 semester credits)

• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).

College/University:

Did you graduate:

College Major/Minor:

Semester Credits Completed:

Degree Received:

03

Indicate your full-time professional experience economic development, business development, commercial real estate development, urban redevelopment, rural community development, land planning, or a similar industry.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 5 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

04

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

05

Indicate your full-time professional experience with program, project and/or contract management.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• More than 5 years

06

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

07

Indicate if you are a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

• Yes, I am a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

• No, I am not a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

08

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

• Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

• No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

09

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience initiating, planning, coordinating and leading various multi-funded private and public economic development and redevelopment projects.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience with large and complex private and public developments.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 10-11 with examples of 2-3 projects where you held the primary role. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Project Details (Please include project name, your role, location of project.):

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with Nevada Revised Statute 279.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

14

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience experience with general commercial real estate industry and development methodology.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

16

Indicate your full-time professional experience working directly with a variety of stakeholders to diversify and expand a local economy, such as a that of a city, county, or state.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

17

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 15-16. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

18

Indicate your full-time professional experience identifying legislation, ordinances, and regulations for review and interpretation.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

19

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in federal, state, or local government.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

20

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 18-19. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

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Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

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