Managerial and professional work involving research, development, and implementation of strategies to target and recruit industry business segments to relocate and or expand in Vermont for the Department of Economic Development. Duties involve contact with high level business and industry representatives and coordination with other state government agencies, regional and local development corporations, and local government.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional employees.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Development. Plans, develops, and directs comprehensive recruiting and development programs for targeted business with emphasis on technology businesses. Maintains contacts with high level industry managers, and with all levels of state and local government. Matches client needs with selected Vermont sites, labor markets, facility selection, environmental economic infrastructure and material supply sources. Designs and conducts marketing research studies to determine trends and strategies in the recruiting and expansion fields.