Economic, Community, and Business Development

This is a professional level position accountable for promoting economic development activities in the State.  Employees at this level determine marketing needs and opportunities; and collect, analyze, and present economic, demographic, and social information to senior level professionals. Employees also develop and present training and promotional seminars for local businesses, government, and community leaders.

This is a mid-level professional position. Employees at this level evaluate existing or potential economic projects in the state for financial feasibility of community and business development. Employees recommend and establish program standards for evaluating opportunities and provide oversight of complex market research and development of market strategies. Employees also present information to public and private officials.

This is a senior-level professional position accountable for evaluating highly complex and sensitive projects with statewide or international impact. Employees at this level provide technical assistance and guidance to other professional staff related to work methods and the establishment of new program procedures. Employees plan, coordinate, and implement statewide or international activities; and review, evaluate, and certify applications from businesses, communities, and individuals.

This is a supervisory-level position accountable for functions related to economic, community, and business development in the State. Employees at this level create new rules and policies to support the economic development goals of the State. Economic Development Supervisors oversee the work of economic development professionals, and provide input into establishing and staying within an assigned budget. Supervisory responsibilities include: hiring decisions, training, planning and reviewing work assignments, coaching, assessing performance, and providing progressive discipline.

This is a managerial position accountable for administrative and management work directing, planning, analyzing, and coordinating community and economic development programs in the following areas: community development, business development, national and international marketing, workforce development, public housing, and tourism. Employees at this level oversee statewide economic and business development programs and projects, define scope of projects, and develop project budgets. Such positions are responsible for the oversight of public relations and communications and may also direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.