ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Job Specifications

Class Code:

SH7 

Analyst: 

PC, CJS, EM

Date Originated:

2/88 

Date Revised:

6/11, 1/18


SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to plan, organize, coordinate and implement economic development strategies, projects and related activities in cooperation with public agencies, educational institutions, businesses and community groups; to develop, prepare and review grant funding applications and proposals; to analyze and evaluate County sponsored economic vitality programs including contract administration and compliance monitoring; and to perform other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for the formulation, implementation and advancement of the County's overall economic development plan, strategies and projects. The incumbent serves as project manager for a wide variety of economic development activities, projects and programs, including: preliminary feasibility analysis, planning, financing and design phases of projects and programs prior to implementation or construction; development and implementation of business retention, expansion and recruitment strategies; and during construction or implementation phases, in order to provide administrative, fiscal and policy oversight and coordination of activities. Projects include commercial development of all types, mixed use developments, capital projects and infrastructure. The incumbent may provide direction or supervision to other staff and contract service providers as assigned.

TYPICAL TASKS

Prepares needs assessments and recommends priorities for economic development plans, projects and programs; researches, analyzes, interprets, and prepares studies and reports on a variety of economic and demographic data, including labor market trends and other regional economic planning issues; assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of various economic development programs, including business outreach, recruitment, expansion and retention programs; develops and recommends short and long term economic plans and strategies to provide and maintain a strong and balanced business and tourism environment, including the creation and retention of employment opportunities in both urban and rural areas of the County; provides staff assistance to commissions, committees and other agencies and organizations; acts as liaison to cities, public agencies, businesses and community groups regarding issues of economic concern; collects and analyzes a variety of economic and demographic data and prepares reports and presents findings and recommendations; designs and develops measurement techniques to assess economic conditions, resources and employment opportunities; works with officials, businesses and community members to develop and promote economic vitality programs; performs various public relations activities including development of promotional materials, themes and press releases; researches and identifies funding sources and prepares applications and proposals; reviews and evaluates requests for proposals; negotiates and prepares contracts and contract modifications; monitors County sponsored economic vitality programs for performance and contract compliance; prepares reports and correspondence;  directs or supervises assigned staff or contract service providers.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

Ability to:

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to graduation from a four year college in business or public administration, finance, economics, community development or a related field AND three years professional experience in economic/business development program administration, community development or a related area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Incumbent must be physically and mentally capable of performing the classification’s essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of this specification.

Bargaining Unit: 11

EEOC Job Category: 02

Occupational Grouping: 85

Workers’ Comp. Code: 0053