The Deputy Director of Economic Development serves as principal deputy to the Economic Development Director of Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) and provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and daily management of the City’s economic development portfolio under the general direction of the Director. The Deputy Director shares responsibility with the Director for the agency’s strategic work plan, budget, performance, and staff, and serves as Acting Director when designated.

The incumbent supervises the senior managers and specialists responsible for business investment, marketing and communications, and tourism and placemaking, and provides executive oversight of the programs, entrepreneurship, and small business portfolios. The Deputy Director works with the City Manager’s Office, City departments, the Economic Development Authority (EDA), regional partners, and the business community.

This job/class works under general direction, exercises independent judgment in planning and carrying out agency programs within organizational policies, and reports major activities to the Director through conferences and reports.

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The Business Retention and Small Business Program Manager of Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) develops, coordinates, and implements business retention and expansion initiatives for existing businesses and small business development and support, with emphasis on retail and Main Street businesses. The position is a member of the Business Investment team, maintains a database of existing businesses, carries out proactive outreach, and serves as a liaison to the local business community. Business attraction is carried out by other members of the Business Investment team.

The incumbent serves as content lead for small business education and support programs and works with partner organizations to develop or co-deliver programs that advance shared economic development goals.

This position reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Economic Development, with support to individual portfolio leads. This job/class does not supervise employees and works under general direction, exercising initiative within established programs and policies.

For more details and to apply, please visit the application link.