Economic Development Specialist II - SR-22

Salary : $63,096.00 Annually

Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

Job Type : Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number : 2024-00228

Department : Research and Development

Opening Date : 11 / 10 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Duties Summary

Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating economic or community development programs to promote Hawai'i's products and to encourage the expansion of business and the attraction of new business to Hawai'i; assists communities in identifying economic development endeavors; participates in developing and promoting sustainability programs or community wellbeing programs and implementing sustainability initiatives; provides technical training and assistance to the community groups; conducts research and analyses on a wide variety of topics associated with economic development; prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and performs other duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 06 / 30 / 2025 with the Department of Research and Development in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts studies and analyses of industries, products, and commodities including factors such as production, transportation, finance, marketing, and resource requirements such as land, capital, labor, water, fuel, and energy requirements.
• Compiles and evaluates economic data on industry and agricultural enterprises of the county to be used for marketing and promotional programs and to identify trends, opportunities, and adverse developments.
• Researches and reviews sustainability programs, analyzes cost and implementation methods, and appropriateness for Hawai'i County.
• Prepares reports of findings, conclusions, and recommendations and reviews study results with other staff members, industry groups, etc.
• Keeps abreast of current laws, regulations, and tax incentives at local, national, and international levels to determine opportunities for employment and business in Hawai'i County, and for development of sustainability initiatives.
• Develops and mobilizes the Hawai'i County Resource Center (HCRC) communication network; facilitates and supports district groups.
• Provides leadership and direction for project operations relating to community capacity building; assists communities in identifying economic development endeavors.
• Provides technical assistance and training; and bridges needs to resources.
• Develops activities to stimulate a cultural change relative to sustainability values.
• Responds to inquiries regarding various local industries, products, or general information about business in Hawai'i.
• Develops plans for specific product promotion projects and activities.
• Determines appropriate methods of presentation.
• Prepares and discusses plans and proposals with supervisors and interested product promotion groups.
• Develops a proposed promotion budget and carries out and / or coordinates necessary arrangements.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of completed promotional efforts.
• Participates as a team member to assist higher-level specialist on highly complex and unusual research projects.
• Monitors the continuing effectiveness of existing marketing systems for a stable, established industry by collecting information and conducting analyses of trends and conditions.
• Participates in reviewing legislative bills and resolutions on industry development, product promotion, and sustainability matters; drafts testimony or comments as appropriate.
• May draft contracts for promotions and consultant services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience :

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to :

Examination : All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s) / certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note : In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department / agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department / agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of : principles and theories of marketing, public health community wellbeing; advanced research and statistical methods, and techniques; report writing; grant writing; familiarity with governmental organization, programs, and functions as they relate to economic or community development and business; economic resource materials and sources; and public relations.

Ability to : plan, organize, and execute statistical research projects; develop and modify research methods and techniques; analyze data; communicate complex issues clearly and concisely; interpret research findings and conclusions to others; prepare clear and concise comprehensive reports; communicate effectively orally; apply theories and principles of marketing, economic development, and organizational development; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; attend island-wide meetings and functions, including off-hours and weekend work as needed; and conduct island-wide site inspections.

Physical Requirements : Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Effort Grouping : Light

Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required :

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS : Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.

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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.

Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website ().

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Note : Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in marketing, business administration, public administration, economics, finance, foreign trade, public health, social services, education or a related field?

Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?

Do you have three (3) years of responsible work experience involving the compilation, examination, analyses, and interpretation of statistical and other data?

If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please describe where you gained your responsible work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :

A. Employer's name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Detailed description of your duties involving the compilation, examination, analyses, and interpretation of statistical and other data

F. The types of data you compiled, examined, analyzed and interpreted

G. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N / A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :

If you answered "Yes" to question #5, did one (1) of those years involve the coordination and monitoring of community, economic development, and / or sustainability projects / programs?

If you answered "Yes" to question #7, please describe where you gained your responsible work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :

A. Employer's name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Detailed description of your duties involving the coordination and monitoring of community, economic development, and / or sustainability projects / programs

F. The types of community, economic development, and / or sustainability projects / programs you were responsible for

G. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N / A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :

Do you have a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (Note : You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license.)

Required Question

Salary : $63,096