Sr. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, & Small Business Development Manager

Salary : $74,707.00 - $134,472.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 08617

Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date: 10/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Function

The purpose of the class is to support the growth of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and Small, Women and Minority-Owned (SWaM) businesses in the City.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, or a closely related field. A master's degree is preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years of direct work experience and knowledge of procurement, construction, business development, and/or business services to assist SWaM business enterprises.

A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Additional Requirements

May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.

Frequent contact with the general public, City Manager, EDA, the business community, the Hampton Roads Alliance, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and other governmental agencies.

The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules. Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

Sentara Health Medical Insurance

OptumRx

Delta Dental Insurance

Anthem Blue View Vision

FSA Reimbursement accounts

Standard: Accident and Critical Illness

Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.

Other forms of leave include:

Maternity Leave

Parental Bonding Leave

Care for Sick Parent Leave

Birthday Leave

Personal day (available every quarter) The eleven paid holidays each year include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Employee's birthday

A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (). For more information, see the

Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (). For more information, see the

Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family, or

Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, or a closely related field? A Master's degree is preferred.

Yes

No

02

Which of the options below best describes your professional experience in procurement, construction, business development and/or business services to assist minority/women-owned business enterprises?

No experience

1-2 years experience

3-5 years experience

More than 5 years experience

03

I understand that if I am offered this position, I may be required to work outside of regular business hours to include evenings and weekends.

Yes

No

04

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Yes

No

05

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

06

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

Yes

No

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