What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Specialist position at City of Richland, WA?
General Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work to assist with the City’s business retention programs, with work focused in areas such as contract management, grant writing, small business outreach and programs, marketing, asset management, networking and special projects to promote and enhance the City's economic vitality, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Economic Development Manager.
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver’s license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates/Technical degree with coursework in economic development, business administration, communications, or closely related field and at least five (5) years of experience in the above categories, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Extensive customer service experience
- Experience with public speaking/presenting
- Excellent business writing skills
- Experience with both applying for and administering grant funds
- Strong multi-tasking and organization skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior experience in marketing
Supplemental Information
- A cover letter and resume are required with your application in order to be given first consideration.
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
- Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Performance Assessment System
- Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
- City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Annual Performance Assessment System
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Annual Performance Assessment System
Must meet eligibility requirements
- Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
Salary : $33 - $40