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This is the second class and managerial level of the community development series. Positions in this class are responsible for managing selected programs aimed at improving the economic development within assigned regions of the state. This class is distinguished from the Community Development Specialist class by its responsibility to manage regional programs and supervise the staff.

Complexity of Work: Performs managerial work of considerable difficulty which involves providing advice and counsel to communities regarding economic development to include negotiating funding for small business programs; and informing the community regarding services afforded by the agency. Positions evaluate requests to determine proper course of action, and assign staff to respond to requests from local officials, news media and business and industry executives on a variety of topics; monitor and review all available industrial opportunities in the region; and visit industries to collect information for program development and for department reports on the status of economic growth within the region. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, and evaluating the staff; and overseeing the progress of their aspects of the program.

Supervision Given: Provides directions to Community Development Specialists, Industrial Training Coordinators, and clerical employees who professionally and administratively support the regional program.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from an Industrial Development Marketing Director or other higher level agency administrator.

Scope: Work activities affect the success of regional economic development programs and the economic growth within a region of the state.

Impact of Actions: Actions have serious, long-term affect on the growth of businesses and industries within a region of the state, and affect the overall effectiveness of the economic and industrial development program within the agency. Effective job performance results in the identification and utilization of regional economic resources, the professional development staff, and the successful provision of program services to local businesses.

Personal Contacts: Extensive internal and external contact with local government, business and industry leaders, service organizations, developers, and other state agencies to negotiate funding for small business programs, publicize the agency's services, investigate problems, and acquire information.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the local government practices; the economic development process and economic development needs of the assigned region; and of agency goals, policies and available programs. Working knowledge of personnel and administrative principles and practices.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to analyze economic problems and develop positive solutions; to negotiate and communicate with diverse individuals; and to supervise the work of others.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in economics, business, marketing, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience related to economic development which included involvement with local government systems and programs.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established as a result of an agency study and replaces the Industrial Services Representative and the Industrial Development Representative classes, effective July 1, 1988.