Program Manager

About the Jefferson County Development Authority

To understand the work of the Jefferson County Development Authority, it’s easiest to envision
a circle—a virtuous circle, in which the right kind of business growth and success leads to more
resources invested in the community, which leads to better schools and amenities and a higher
standard of living for residents, which in turn helps attract the kind of business that will continue
to enhance our community.

And at the center of that circle is JCDA. Our mission is to attract and retain business and
industry in order to facilitate job creation and capital investment. To achieve those goals and to
support growth, we provide assistance that includes, but is by no means limited to: The
development of sites and available building stock; the strengthening and alignment of the
workforce talent pipeline; the identification and procurement of funding resources; and the
provision of any other services as needed to help businesses thrive here in Jefferson County.

In our business attraction and retention efforts we make business and industry feel welcome here
and feel at home. And when those businesses flourish here, that raises our standard of living and
makes Jefferson County a better home for all residents.

Why Work for Jefferson County?

• Meaningful Work: Serve your community and contribute to projects that make a
  difference.
• Career Growth: We invest in your success with training and development opportunities.
• Extensive Benefits Package: We offer health/prescription, vision, dental, and life
  insurance coverage, as well as enrollment in the West Virginia Public Retirement
  System.
• Education Assistance: Take advantage of tuition reduction programs with Shepherd
  University and American Public University.
• Diverse Opportunities: Whether you’re skilled in administration, planning and
  development, or public safety, we have a place for you!

Jefferson County Employee Benefits

Excellent employee benefits package includes West Virginia Public Employees Retirement
System plan; health/prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance plans; reduced tuition rates
with local partner schools; paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and thirteen to fifteen paid
holidays per year.

The Jefferson County Development Authority is located at 1948 Wiltshire Rd., Kearneysville, WV, 25430.
Normal hours of operation are 9:00am -5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Position Title: Program Manager

Grade Level: IV

Department: Jefferson County Development Authority

Date: January 2025

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Statement of Duties: The Program Manager’s responsibilities encompass agriculture
development, business retention and expansion, business development and managing special
projects. The employee will focus on ensuring a future for agriculture and agribusiness and
expanding the economy in Jefferson County by strengthening programs in the areas of economic
and business development, workforce development, education and training, marketing and
communications and policy planning.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types
of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive Business Retention and Expansion Program that
   will identify key advantages and challenges to growth for Jefferson County businesses.
2. Arrange and attend retention visits and conduct appropriate follow-up. Create and maintain
   a contact database of existing businesses to be used for reporting.
3. Maintain current knowledge of local, state, federal incentives useful to expanding
   businesses.
4. Administer and maintain the Agriculture at Home program. This includes updating the
   program website, developing a strong social media strategy in conjunction with other
   authority staff, onboarding new program participants, and communicating program changes
   to participants.
5. Work with farmers, farm groups, local and state delegates and governmental agencies on
   local and state legislative issues to promote agricultural development and advocate for
   policies and legislation to promote a viable agricultural economy.
6. Coordinate agritourism related activities in Jefferson County with the Jefferson County
   Convention and Visitors Bureau, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the West
   Virginia Department of Agriculture.
7. Responsible for researching, writing, and applying for government and private grants, and
   associated reporting after grant award. Grants include the Local Economic Development
   Grant administered by the WV Department of Economic Development.
8. Assist the Executive Director with business development, prospect activity and answering
   requests for information (RFI’s). Help develop and implement new strategies to attract
   prospects.
9. Maintain commercial and industrial online real estate databases including Zoom Prospector
   with the WV Department of Economic Development, and the LOIS platform on JCDA.net
   and maintain relationships with real estate professionals to ensure these databases are
   accurate.
10. Assist with Burr Business Park lot sales.
11. Assist in the preparation of the Authority budget.
12. Assist with all Authority meetings.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, political science or public
administration from an accredited college or university with three to five (3-5) years of related
work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which
provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Strong background in real estate transactions, property management is preferred. Demonstrated
experience in business management is preferred.

Special Requirements: A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Background in
agriculture support programs preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge: Common policies, practices and procedures of the department and office operations;
laws and regulations pertinent to position functions.

Abilities: Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public and other personnel,
perform multiple tasks and maintain confidential information.

Skills: Proficient personal computer and technology skills, research skills, recordkeeping, and
clerical skills, written and oral communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and
attention to detail.

Grade and Salary:
80 hours
Grade IV
Salary Range: $42,660 – $68,256

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