Hybrid Economic Development Planner, Prescott bei NACOG

$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 region’s 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 updating the 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:

Bachelor’s 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:  

□  < 5%       XXX < 25%         □ < 50%    □ < 75%      □ 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, 928-774-1895, [email protected].

Benefits include: State Retirement (ASRS), employer paid employee health, dental, vision; paid vacation, paid sick leave, and holiday pay.

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