Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 2 hours ago
Community Development Assistant Administrator(Director of Industry Development)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$111K/yr - $151K/yr
10+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is seeking a Community Development Assistant Administrator to serve as Director of Industry Development. This role focuses on industry-specific programming to enhance Connecticut’s economic competitiveness through innovative operational efficiency initiatives and strategic partnerships.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Assists in directing staff and operations of division
Attract companies from targeted industry sectors to business opportunities in Connecticut
Manage the marketing and media incentives
Promote and enhance Connecticut’s film, television and digital-media assets
Oversee the Film and Digital Media Production Tax Credit Program
Coordinates, plans and manages division activities
Formulates program goals and objectives
Develops and evaluates related policy and procedures
Interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff
Assists in preparation of division budget
Maintains contacts with customers both within and outside of division who might impact program activities to develop working relationships and protocols that support customer services and project management
Provides support internally and through management of key customer relationships
Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels and may manage selected projects
Assists in implementing performance review standards for division staff
Conducts quality improvement activities through customer contact and independent project reviews
Utilizes customer relationships to develop new programs and initiatives supporting agency goals
Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations on division or agency activities
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
May represent Commissioner on various boards and commissions
May supervise and/or lead quality improvement teams and other agency committees
May participate in legislative hearings relating to department
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of professional experience in housing, economics, residential and/or commercial finance, business development, industrial development or community development
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Community Development Specialist
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of planning economic and community development at federal, state and local level
Considerable knowledge of industry, practices, markets and locational issues
Knowledge of real estate development and finance principles
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Considerable negotiation skills
Considerable ability to analyze and solve problems
Considerable ability to implement a customer service program
Ability to analyze plans and proposals
Preferred
Experience managing federal grant programs
Experience leading partnerships across state agencies, municipalities, and the business community
Experience with state energy policy
Experience building industry partnerships
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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