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Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as an Economic Development Specialistin the Office of Economic Development (City Administration Department). The ideal candidate works with businesses, government entities and community groups to promote economic growth.
Under general supervision of the Economic Development Administrator, this job classification is responsible for a variety of complex administrative functions and economic development programs and projects. This position identifies factors necessary to attract and retain new economic development interests and assists with business attraction and business retention and expansion efforts; conducts research and analysis; prepares and drafts reports and presentations; develops economic development marketing materials; manages economic development and redevelopment programs; and conducts business outreach visits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economic Development, Geography, Public Administration, or related field; AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in economic development, or comparable administrative experience in a public sector setting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects. Must have the ability to work irregular hours, and attend night and weekend activities and meetings, as needed, and from time to time attend economic development conferences and tradeshows.
Full Time
$83k-106k (estimate)
08/24/2024
09/12/2024
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