Deputy County Executive Of Community Development

Known for its outstanding quality of life, excellent schools, and proximity to Washington D.C., Prince William County is seeking qualified candidates for our Deputy County Executive of Community Development. This key member of our Executive Leadership Team will have oversight of the following departments and offices: Development Services, Economic Development, Library, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Planning, Public Works, Sustainability, Transit Subsidy and Transportation.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the DCXO of Community Development, you will be accountable for a combined budget of around $175,000,000.00. You will be tasked to stay abreast of issues of importance to the community and provide insights and recommendations to the County Executive and the Board of County Supervisors in the assigned department functional areas.
We seek a dedicated professional with a track record of building relationships with the business community and experience in Community Development services, economic development, library systems, parks, recreation, tourism, planning, public works, sustainability and/or transportation. Experience advancing plans to address future space needs and with selecting capital improvement projects that achieve broad community outcomes (i.e. small area plan investments, redevelopment, transit oriented development, multi-modal connectivity, etc.).
PREFERENCES
The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Sustainability, Political Science or related a field; supplemented by course work in budgeting, business law, financial management, and/or management science; eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in the public sector in management analysis activities, land use, planning, or Community Development, and 3 years of managerial experience in local government administration at the equivalent of an Department Director or above.
SALARY RANGE: $137,901.00 - $229,835.00, depending on qualifications.
Additional Benefits offered include the following:
· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
· Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
· 401a and 457 defined contribution plans
· Paid holiday, personal, sick and annual leave
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Flexible Spending Account Program
· Retiree Health Insurance and Credit Program
· Eligibility to join the PWC Employees' Credit UnionSCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: This is an executive level position. Incumbent must be available 24-7 for emergencies, with frequent evening meetings and occasional weekends. Acts as County Executive and/or Emergency Manager when assigned.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A criminal background check, education verification and a DMV records check will be conducted on the final candidate.
• The position will require residency within Prince Willian County within 6 months of hire.

Closing Date: May 14, 2023
A resume and cover letter may be attached and addressed to the attention of Christopher Shorter, County Executive Officer. If you have questions, please submit them to Zekria Naseri at HR@pwcgov.org. Prince William County
Situated along the Potomac River, Prince William County is located 20 miles from Washington, D.C. and offers a broad array of transportation choices including Interstate 95, Interstate 66, commuter and freight rail service, and commuter bus service. The County is served by two major international airports (Dulles International and Reagan National) and the largest executive regional airport in Virginia (Manassas Regional Airport).
Prince William County (population 460,000) is the second largest locality in Virginia and one of the fastest growing in the country. We benefit from our strategic location, highly educated and diverse workforce, world-class community facilities, and a strong business community representing major national and global companies in many industry sectors. We are also home to George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus, two Northern Virginia Community College campuses, the Manassas National Battlefield, and Marine Corps Base Quantico.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Please refer to the position classification in its entirety for more details: Deputy County Executive

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employment Type: Full-Time (PF)