Senior Business Development Specialist Technology

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.; full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage
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• Develop and maintain relationships with technology companies, industry organizations and associations, educational institutions, and relevant local, state, and federal agencies
• Develop and execute business retention and expansion (BR&E) programs to support the growth and sustainability of local companies in the technology sector
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technology companies seeking assistance with expansion, workforce, permitting, incentives, financing and operational challenges
• Conduct research and analysis related to labor market trends, demographics, commercial development, workforce needs, economic indicators, and industry activity to support strategic decision-making and client services
• Work one-on-one with business to identify needs, connect companies to resources and facilitate problem solving
• Prepare responses to site selection Requests for Proposals (RFPS) using detailed research, data analysis and target marketing materials this would include helping with permitting, incentives, grants, recruitment support, and strategic partnerships
• Coordinate and oversee prospect visits and site tours to companies considering Frederick County locations
• As needed, develop incentive packages and assist in negotiating incentive agreements. Coordinate with the Maryland Department of Commerce and other entities on financial assistance, grants, loans and workforce development packages
• Work with developers and the County Department of Planning and Permitting to facilitate commercial development projects;
  Coordinate fast track permitting status
• Recommend commercial/industrial sites or buildings for expansion and attraction projects by analyzing location specifications and business needs
• Work with the…