Economic Development Planner, Show Low
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Job Description
$35.17/hr 25 hrs/wk 52 wks/yr
SUMMARY
In compliance with Federal Law all persons offered employment will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for timely analysis of the regions economic competitiveness by leading and supporting projects planning studying and providing direct technical assistance to local governments and stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates writing and updatingthe regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
- Collects compiles and analyzes community and economic data from multiple sources to facilitate effective planning and provide technical assistance
- Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas to support CEDS implementation
- Prepares and communicates formal and technical reports working papers and correspondence
- Evaluates regional and sub-regional issues and opportunities related to the economy employment and infrastructure to support project development and CEDS implementation
- Coordinates with regional and sub-regional partners on a regular basis to promote regional collaboration
- Creates publication/consumer quality content for print and online
- Assists in identifying strategies to increase and/or revitalize economic competitiveness
- Assists in identifying strategies to fully capitalize on key local and regional assets
- Responsible for initiating and leading planning studies publications and facilitating meetings to support regional goals and objectives identified in the CEDS
- Prepares periodic reports to ensure compliance with grant terms conditions and reporting requirements
- Develops meeting agendas and coordinates meeting facility arrangements
- Attend evening meetings as needed
Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in urban/regional planning economic or community development planning public administration or other related field of study; and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional work that includes planning technical assistance data analysis and grant writing and administration; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Criminal Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
- Criminal Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- General planning principles
- Economic Development practices
- Community engagement
- Grant-funded economic & community development programs
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical thinking and analysis
- Collaboration
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Critical thinking
- Grant writing and administration
- Project management
- Problem solving skills
- Procurement competence
- Public speaking
- Strategic vision and planning
- Work independently
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
â < 5% XXX < 25% â < 50% â < 75% â 100%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Activity: Frequent standing sitting finger use talking listening and repetitive motion. Occasional walking climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching pushing pulling lifting and grasping.
Physical exertion: Sedentary; X Light; Medium; Heavy; Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.
Working conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the state federal or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Director .
Benefits include: State Retirement (ASRS) employer paid employee health dental vision; paid vacation paid sick leave and holiday pay.
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Employment Type
Hourly
