Economic Development Specialist

Job Description

WAGE: $28.43 - DOE

DEPARTMENT: Economic Development

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

JOB OVERVIEW :

Under the direction of the Economic Development Director, the Economic Development Specialist provides administrative, analytical, and project support services for the County's economic development programs and initiatives.

This position focuses on coordination, implementation support, data management, communications, and stakeholder assistance rather than leading or independently managing major projects.

The Economic Development Specialist plays a key support role by helping advance economic development activities through organization, research, reporting, scheduling, and cross-department coordination.

The position exercises professional judgment within established policies and procedures and supports higher-level staff in executing County priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Program & Project Support


* Provide administrative and project support for economic development initiatives, programs, and work plans led by the Economic Development Director or other senior staff.


* Assist with tracking project schedules, deliverables, and milestones; prepare status summaries and briefing materials.


* Coordinate meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements related to economic development projects.


* Support consultant and vendor coordination by assisting with contracts, invoicing, and document management.

Business Engagement & Incentive Support


* Assist with business retention, expansion, and attraction efforts by coordinating communications, scheduling meetings, and preparing background materials.


* Support the administration and tracking of economic development incentive programs, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are met.


* Compile and maintain records related to incentive agreements, compliance tracking, and performance reporting.


* Maintain databases of available commercial, industrial, and redevelopment properties.

Data, Research & Reporting


* Compile, organize, and maintain economic, demographic, workforce, and real estate data to support decision-making.


* Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for internal use, partner agencies, and elected officials.


* Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) by gathering data and coordinating responses with internal and external partners.

Government Relations & Interagency Coordination Support


* Support government relations and intergovernmental coordination activities by assisting with scheduling, documentation, and tracking of legislative and policy-related items.


* Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and briefing materials for boards, committees, and partner organizations.


* Track policy updates and maintain...