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Executive Director to the PA Military Community Enhancement Commission (Administrative Officer 5)

Commonwealth of PA | *Home Headquartered, PA

Posted Date 10/21/2024
Description Are you a visionary with a passion for community and economic development? The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission is looking for its next Executive Director! We are seeking a natural leader, ideally with a military background, and a vision for community and economic development. To be successful in this role, you have a proven track record working with high-level officials to drive long-term economic development initiatives. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic executive to influence policy, forge key partnerships, and make a lasting impact on the state's economic landscape.
In this role, you will serve as the Chief Operating Officer for the Military Community Protection Commission, where you will be responsible for shaping and guiding the strategic vision of the Commonwealth to support and sustain military installations and organizations throughout Pennsylvania. Your duties will include formulating and executing policies, programs, and strategies aimed at bolstering the presence and effectiveness of military entities within the state. You will also be tasked with proposing and implementing initiatives designed to attract Department of Defense and other federal missions to these military sites. Additionally, you will oversee the planning, organization, and management of the Commission's activities, ensuring alignment with community and economic development goals that focus on the retention and enhancement of military facilities and personnel. Your leadership will encompass the overall direction and administration of all related operations, including the development and enforcement of policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern interactions with the Department of Defense and its branches, as well as the review of proposed legislation for its potential effects on military resources in the state. Furthermore, you will engage with members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation, the State Senate, and the House of Representatives, while also collaborating with research, manufacturing, and educational institutions to foster long-term improvements in military operations within Pennsylvania. Your role will involve advising and working closely with senior officials from various departments, state agencies, and business leaders to ensure the strategic objectives of the Commission are met effectively.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 
  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications (not required): 
  • Five years of Military experience
  • Five years of economic development experience
  • Two years of public speaking experience
  • Five years of strategic planning experience


Additional Requirements: 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

 

How to Apply:
  • Your application must include a resume.
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
 
Veterans: 
 
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
 
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
 
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.   

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