Salary : $109,899.19 - $164,848.78 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1554SEP26-P-LMH
Department: Redevelopment, Economic Development, and Tourism
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

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.

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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
• 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)
  • 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
  • Program, and much more!***Click hereto 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 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).
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24
01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

03

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.
04

A copy of your resume must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?

• Yes, I have attached a resume to my application.
• No, I have NOT attached a resume to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.

05

How many years of full-time professional level experience in managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development, redevelopment, and/or community development/planning do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years to less than 7 years
• More than 7 years

06

Please list each position where you gained your professional level experience in managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development, redevelopment, and/or community development/planning .For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format:1. Employer Name2. Job Title3. Dates of EmploymentIf you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.
07

Which of the following certifications do you possess?

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification
• I do not possess either of these certifications.

08

What is your experience as it pertains to Tax Increment Financing. If you do not have knowledge of or experience with this, please enter N/A.
Required Question