Economic Development Manager

Job Description

Salt Lake County… A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County, our culture is woven into every aspect of our work and our employees' lives, from how we treat one another to how we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place... It’s our spirit and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work-life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day every year. Some positions allow work in a hybrid environment, giving you the flexibility to manage your time between working from home and being in the office.

 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage, including a 100% county-paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings Account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities

JOB SUMMARY

Manages and oversees a variety of programs, including economic development research, economic development efforts in local communities, and grants. Works closely with Economic Development leadership to manage innovative programs to improve economic development and business resources and opportunities throughout the County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or closely related field, plus four (4) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

 

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees research, strategy, partnerships, and contracts for programs and projects assigned.
• Manages federal grant programs as assigned, including developing written policies and procedures, designing programs, developing marketing strategies, screening and analyzing projects, establishing public/private partnerships, and implementing a comprehensive approval process. Services and monitors all subprojects in the assessment grant portfolio and negotiates federal funding renewals.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals and negotiates contracts for programs assigned.
• Identifies and promotes new business opportunities and research efforts to expand existing businesses and industry.
• Researches and promotes available programs to businesses and the public.
• Provides economic information to private and public sectors.
• Assists in developing, analyzing, and submitting the annual revenue and expenditure budget plan and mid-year adjustments for applicable programs and ensures that project goals are met.
• Makes presentations to councils, commissions, business leaders, and the public on behalf of the department's Director.
• Prepares publications, materials, business presentations, marketing collateral, and other educational materials.
• Performs data and statistical analysis; creates statistical reports, graphs, images, and lists to simplify complex data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of management and supervision
• Effective negotiation techniques and strategies
• Principles of economic development, redevelopment, commercial development, and finance
• Budget analysis and preparation
• Contract negotiations
• Project negotiation, implementation, and monitoring
• Small business programs
• Research and data collection methods
• Community outreach methods and techniques
• Grant management
• Customer service skills
• Public meeting and notice requirements
• Database entry and maintenance
• Technical writing and master planning
• Computer software and programs related to job-specific duties

Skills and Abilities to:

• Negotiate complex issues having broad policy implications with a variety of stakeholders
• Deal with complex issues and situations
• Present technical information to a variety of stakeholders
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Manage several projects simultaneously
• Process data with attention to detail
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer division programs as assigned
• Prepare detailed reports
• Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Interact effectively with individuals of various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Act independently with minimal supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork duties are typically performed in a general office setting.May require travel to locations throughout the County.