West Central Senior Regional Manager

at Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in Quincy, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is looking to hire a Regional Economic Development Manager. This position will join a field team of fourteen managers in the Regional Economic Development (RED) bureau to serve as the face of the DCEO in communities statewide. Team RED works with businesses, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, consultants, legislators, and other stakeholders to develop and execute strategies for regional economic development, coordinate workforce development efforts, business development/attraction/expansion, local investments, and partnerships. Most importantly, Team RED represents the State to communities to bring programs, dollars, and new ideas to help their economies grow and attract businesses and jobs with an equity lens. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and community-oriented managers, we invite you to apply for the Regional Economic Development Manager with DCEO.

1. Formulates the Office of Regional Economic Development (Team RED) strategic plan, setting priorities for economic and business development in the West Central Region.


2. Manages, develops, and directs all economic development programs for the West Central Region of the Office of Regional Economic Development.


3. Creates Regional Economic Development Plans that coordinate and synchronize regional development, transportation, workforce, and other related government entities.


4. Directs annual budget development and justification.


5. Develops regional partnerships with businesses, industries, and local governments to develop regional programs that promote economic development.


6. Supervises staff.


7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

1. Requires knowledge, skill, an