Title: Project Manager (Agriculture & Forestry Development) #01327

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec V

Hiring Range: $74,690 - $90,352 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development is seeking a Project Manager in the Office of Agriculture and Forestry Development. The selected individual will promote economic development in the Virginia agriculture sector by facilitating the growth of employment, investment and income opportunities in Virginia’s agriculture and forestry businesses. Duties include implementing the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID); leading agency efforts in agribusiness expansion, retention, and recruitment; organizing and participating in agricultural and forestry product development and informational assistance programs and meetings; marketing Virginia as a preferred site for agribusiness development; and identifying resources for high priority agribusiness development initiatives. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. This position is being re announced; previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of marketing & economic development principles & practices and business attraction and expansion procedures. Ability to administer high profile economic development incentive programs; to manage multiple projects simultaneously; to develop presentations and effectively present to decision makers & to effectively collaborate with staff. Demonstrated abilities to exercise independent judgement & decision making; to identify viable economic development opportunities; to independently provide information regarding economic development programs, counsel & advise through consultations, group presentations & written information and experience with grant coordination. Exceptional oral & written communication skills and proficiency with computers & standard business software applications. Experience with agriculture & economic development activities & programs; planning & implementing participation in events & trade shows & interacting with high level state, local & private executives. Experience writing for and interacting with public officials and business executives. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. HS Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating knowledge of the following skills and abilities to include knowledge of economic development principles and practices, agriculture, marketing, economics, business administration, community development, planning or other related discipline along with knowledge of Virginia’s agricultural commodities & related programs/services.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

In accordance with the Code of Virginia, incumbents of this position are required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests form upon hire and annually thereafter.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.