Economic Development Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$28.43 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Ogden, Utah |
About this job
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 organized reference materials related to economic development activities.
Marketing, Communications & Events
- Assist with economic development marketing efforts, including website updates, social media coordination, presentations, and promotional materials.
- Support planning and execution of events such as business visits, industry tours, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and public meetings.
- Assist with preparation of presentations and informational materials for public and stakeholder meetings.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Manage department records, files, and documentation related to economic development programs.
- Track contracts, invoices, budgets, and expense reports for economic development activities.
- Schedule meetings, hearings, and travel; maintain calendars for economic development activities.
- Ensure required postings, reports, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Other duties as assigned.
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in Business Administration, Economics, Planning or a related field preferred.
Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of administrative, program support, or coordinator roles, preferably within government, economic development, planning, or a related field.
An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
Knowledge of: Economic Development, Business, Public Administration, Economics, Planning, Proficiency in office management software, including spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications. Familiarity with real estate, marketing, and event planning, including coordination of meetings, promotional events, and community engagement efforts.
Skills and Abilities: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating a commitment to public service and economic development goals. Work independently with minimal supervision. Coordinate work effectively across multiple organizations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities. Design presentations and deliver public speaking engagements to various audience sizes. Organize and prioritize activities and projects for maximum efficiency. Exercise sound independent judgment in decision-making. Maintain focused attention to detail for extended periods. Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Follow written and oral instructions accurately. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, elected officials, committees, partner agencies, and the public.
YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.
Valid driver’s license is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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