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Economic Development Professional 
Category Economic Development  
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Highly responsible, independent, professional, administrative, and technical work in the administration of all activities of Economic Development including business retention and expansion, business recruitment, and property development/redevelopment.  Manages consultants utilized in support of essential job functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  1. Responsible for administering the directives of the County Administrator within the policies of the Board of County Commissioners.
  2. Prepares regular status reports for the County Administrator regarding economic development activities and opportunities.
  3. Develops and implements work plans related to economic development activities.  Monitors the progress of economic development programs and various local economic indicators.
  4. Supports the County Administrator in recruiting and retaining agri-business and industry in Sumter County.
  5. Develops and maintains the site inventory database for all industrial and other designated property.
  6. Develops and implements short and long range agri-business and industrial retention, expansion, and recruitment marketing and support plans.
  7. Serves as the Enterprise Zone Development Agency Coordinator.
  8. Prepares and submits regular informative communications with existing targeted industries.
  9. Gathers statistics, reports and exhibits. Researches and analyze data. Makes presentations and recommendations to the County Administrator, Businesses, Industries, and Public agencies, as needed.
  10. Maintains the content of the websites for  Economic Development.
  11. Conducts regular site visits to county businesses and industries to develop public-private sector partnerships and to monitor business needs.
  12. Regular attendance including attendance at day and night meetings.

 [These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:               

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of economic development functions and organization.
  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Knowledge and experience with comprehensive planning and land development regulations, policies, rules and statutes to operate at a proficient level.
  • Skill in typing, filing and records research techniques.
  • Skill in operating computers and various office equipment.
  • Ability to acquire sufficient knowledge of the processing of applications for development approval and permitting and of development inspections to operate at a proficient level.
  • Ability to read site plans and legal descriptions, to use a variety of maps and map scales, to interpret map data, and convey that information  to the public
  • Ability to read and/or prepare a variety of forms and documents using proper format.
  • Ability to understand and follow complex polices, laws, and directives.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government officials, division directors, department heads, employees, business professionals and the general public.
  • Ability to work effectively with the public.
  • Ability to effectively present to large audiences.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to follow through on designated tasks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, GIS, and other programs.
  • Ability to multi-task within an environment of shifting priorities and deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or closely related field.
  • Master degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing or closely related field preferred.
  • Six (6) years experience in a progressively responsible position in economic development, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

  • Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to insurance provider.
  • Certified Economic Developer (CEcD, EcD, or CED) preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

  • Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
  • Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data.
  • Ability to communicate using speech, hearing and vision skills.
  • Ability to enter data into a computer.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Works inside in an office environment.
  • Works outside for field inspections and site visits periodically.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.                             

FLSA Exempt Status

Revised 04/14/15

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary Range Salary range is $27.97 - $36.22. Commensurate with experience and licenses. Benefits package.  
Closing Date May 6, 2015  
Position Economic Development Professional  
Division Economic Development  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Open Date 4/15/2015  
Location Economic Developemt  
Flyer None Specified 

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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