Doña Ana County Hiring for Economic Development Administrator at Las Cruces, NM Full Time

Position closes at 500 pm on the closing date.

Provides professional level assistance to the Community Development Department in implementing, administering and developing economic development initiatives and maintaining incentive program activities. Provide technical expertise to staff, other agencies, program participants, and the community. Assists in supporting the County’s economic development program and redevelopment activities, including efforts focused on the retention and expansion of existing businesses and efforts to bring in specific targeted business’s to the County; Coordinates with economic development consultants and other industry professionals, County staff and developers to include the preparation of development agreements, develops and executes marketing and business development efforts, coordinates with other County and City agencies, and follows up on business leads/interested parties. Assists the Community Development Department in managing special projects in other areas of planning as assigned.

• Effectively initiate, formulate design, coordinate, market, implement and monitor various economic development projects; analyze and identify opportunities for additional growth; develop and actively implement economic development strategies; and serve as advisor to staff, business groups, property/business owners and developers.
• Assist in the development and preparation of the department budget.
• Assist in the development and management of consultant contracts.
• Research, draft, recommend, implement and measure the section’s economic development methodologies and report out on using quality tools and systems.
• Draft, coordinate, and implement the section’s economic development procedures and processes.
• Establish effective leadership relationships with cohorts; oversee the day-to-day economic development activities; ensure various grants are garnered and managed in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare periodic and summary reports on all areas of responsibility.
• Research and provide real-time updates to the supervisor on State and local economic development legislative initiatives.
• Organize and create various presentation materials which effectively communicate economic development information for the business community, news media and/or public presentations.
• Analyze and evaluate economic development issues to develop programs and services to meet strategic goals; determine economic development potential and develop and coordinate plans and programs for the acquisition and retention of industry and business in the community.
• Analyze and interpret business development issues, evaluating alternatives to make logical recommendations based on findings.
• Special projects related to economic and community development, as assigned.

Additional Duties.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education. Bachelor degree from an accredited institution in urban or regional planning, marketing, economic development, business or public administration, economics, or related field. Masters degree in urban or regional planning, marketing, economic development, business or public administration, economics, or related field preferred.

Experience. Four (4) years of professional level experience in economic development, marketing, research, business development, commercial real estate/development, urban planning, community development and/or redevelopment and 1 year of supervisory experience.

Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.

Licenses/Certifications. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background check and driver’s license record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Economic development principles, practices, and implementation methods, including business development, redevelopment, marketing, and local government financial incentives for business and economic development.
• Knowledge of comprehensive planning principles, practices, and techniques.
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including accounting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• City, state and federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations relating to economic development and land use planning.
• Grant program management and record keeping principles and techniques.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Principles and practices of public administration and County government.
• Speak and write at a highly skilled level, analyzing and summarizing issues, often complex, using proper English sentences.
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms, to prepare accurate, concise, complete, and informative written materials, and to make effective presentations to small or large groups.
• Interact professionally and work productively with the County elected officials, the public, industry and agency representatives and other County employees.
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of complex and potentially sensitive projects.
• Handle multiple assignments and projects while being detail oriented and flexible.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Access.