Job detail for Manager of Redevelopment, Economic Development, and Tourism

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Manager of Redevelopment, Economic Development and Tourism.

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

Under general direction, assists in the planning, organization, and management of the activities and operations of the Communications Department; manages strategic communication to boost City visibility and engagement; manages the functions of budgeting, personnel, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation, analysis and compliance, contract administration, and computer operations; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Note:

Pursuant to the Henderson City Charter, this is an unclassified position not covered by the City of Henderson Civil Service Rules. This means that the incumbent's employment is at-will, and may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time by the incumbent or the City.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $109,899.19  - $164,848.78 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Additional Base Wage Increase and/or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
• Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Leave and Holidays Policy
• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
• Retirement Benefits
• Nevada PERS(Public Employees' Retirement System)
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
• Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Planning, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development, redevelopment, and/or community development/planning
• Desirable: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Desirable: Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification
• Desirable: Knowledge of Tax Increment Financing

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Completed Employment Application

2. Resume*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, October 7, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system.  Interviews will be conducted onsite at City Hall.  Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

For more information on unstructured interviews, see the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Policy (Policy No. B-25).