What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Service Specialist position at Erie County Government?
Department
Business and Economic Development Bureau
Location
Erie County Courthouse
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$20.42 Hourly
Hours Per Week
37.5
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
02/11/2025
Closing Date
02/28/2025
Pay Grade
NB12
Bargaining Unit
NON-BARGAINING
Posting Number
5301
Posting Notice: Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.
Definition of Class
- This is an intermediate level administrative position requiring minimal supervision, responsibility and independence in performing administrative duties of average to great difficulty. This position reports to the Director of Business
- & Economic Development.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares the annual department budget and payment authorizations and reconciles budget with authorizations submitted to comply with grant specifications.
- Outreach to the business community throughout Erie County to identify the needs and challenges and make referrals to Economic Development Organizations (EDOs).
- Engage and maintain relationships with local and regional EDOs.
- Coordinate activities on Workforce Development initiatives.
- Maintain database of economic development activities.
- Monitors compliance with policies, regulations, and laws. Conducts grant research.
- Prepares or assists in preparation of grant submissions.
- Coordinates with other departments to resolve administrative issues or requests. Completes department fixed asset inventory.
- Maintains operational efficiency through process improvement.
- Administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director.
- The successful candidate will be a team player that is resourceful and willing to collaborate and adapt work to the needs of the department.
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of economic development systems.
- Ability to compose a variety of correspondence, meeting notes, and essential documentation with minimal instruction
- Ability to prepare accurate reports
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Working knowledge of client relationship management systems
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional or volunteer experience, or an equivalent combination of related education or experience.
- Advanced Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must have a Valid Driver's License
Conditions Of Employment
Salary : $20
