Economic Development Specialist – Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro
Position Details
| Appointing Authority | Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro |
|---|---|
| Department/Division | Executive, Department of Community and Economic Development |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Regular/Temporary | Regular |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Some evening, weekend and over-night travel may be required. |
| Job Description | Under general direction; assists in implementing and coordinating special projects or programs for the department or agency; researches and recommends programs, projects or operational functions of the department or agency; represents the department head at various meetings; develops support documents, legislation, reports related to the assigned program or project. Performs other related duties as required. |
| Required Qualifications |
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related discipline, plus two (2) years experience with a governmental agency. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Pre-Employment Testing Requirements | Criminal Background Check, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing |
| Work Environment |
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office environment. |
| Physical Demands |
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel to and access the various assigned work sites. |
| Licensing/Certification | •Requires a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license, if utilization of a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions is required. •Must maintain current licenses, if applicable. |
| Additional Information | In all functions of this position the Employee must maintain confidentiality of applicable department, partner, and client data, information and records. |
| Job Duty Name | Economic Development Specialist Job Functions |
|---|---|
| Description of Job Duty |
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification. Assists in implementing, coordinating and participating in special projects, programs as requested or required of the agency or department head; inters data into specialized computer assist programs in support of duties and project/program activities; prepares reports of project activity; communicates program/project initiatives, progress, governing policy and procedures to authorities, participating clients, and the general public. Specific project work includes: Represents department/agency and speaks to and/or project; may conduct related training or informational type seminars; drafts support legislation and coordinates with program managers, department head or the Appointing Authority. |
Requisition Details
| Requisition Number | C/U – 1102019-P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Economic Development Specialist |
| Posting Type | External/Public Posting |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Advertised Salary | $41,953.60 annually |
| Open Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Close Date | 12/18/2019 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
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