CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Economic Development
HIRING AUTHORITY: Deputy County Executive/Director of Planning and Economic Development
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
UNION REPRESENTATION: Non-union
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The current starting time for this position is 8:00 a.m. Possible evenings and weekends as required by this position.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Supports the economic development strategy of the department by providing business intelligence. Engages companies to provide business growth solutions. Works on special projects and data requests for the department, the county and business concerns. Assists in the growth and expansion their business. Provides the opportunity to explore all facets of the economic development career, gain the necessary skills and knowledge. Acts as a team leader for special projects as requested.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides resources and technical assistance to businesses contemplating investment and growth in the County by linking them to appropriate local, regional, state and federal resource programs.
Acts as a technical representative to both local and non-resident businesses in order to coordinate available County assistance and to perform advocate functions for these businesses.
Assists in the preparation of marketing plans and strategy.
Assists in the preparation of business/talent development plans and strategies.
Acts as a coordinating agent for Macomb County in order to attract new business to the County.
Develops and maintains communication with area businesses and other interested groups in order to gather and disseminate pertinent information regarding business needs and economic development services.
Acts as team leader for special projects as requested.
Provides training and guidance to professional level staff in the Department.
Represents the County at meetings and public hearings as assigned.
Travels nationally and internationally for various work assignments.
Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Business Management/Development, Public Administration, Finance or Political Science
- One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Business Management/Development, Public Administration, Finance or Political Science
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in facilitating/packaging state and municipal economic development incentives
- Experience in any of the following areas: workforce development, economic development, business development and/or corporate sales
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Professional principles of community and economic development
- Local guidelines and parameters for the incentive programs sanctioned by the state
- Various computer programs and software applications
- Data and databases
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
- Customer service and business development
- Analysis and problem solving
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Goal oriented self-starter and ability to take initiative with minimal supervision
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Ability to:
- Conduct outreach to companies (cold calling, site visits, focus groups, etc.)
- Promote business-related activities utilizing social media tools
- Prepare and present technical reports in a clear and concise manner
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
