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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Economic Development Specialist II (SR-22)

Maui County (various), HI

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Economic Development Specialist II to join the Office of the Mayor in Maui County. The role involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating economic development projects and programs to support new and existing businesses and industries.

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Responsibilities

Conducts studies and analyses of industries, products, and commodities including factors such as production, transportation, finance, marketing, and resource requirements to identify areas of need and potential economic projects

Compiles and evaluates economic data on industry and agricultural enterprises of the county in order to develop marketing and promotional programs and to identify trends, opportunities and adverse developments

Keeps abreast of current laws, regulations, and tax incentives at local, national and international levels to determine opportunities for employment and business in Maui County

Coordinates the development of feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and other fact finding activities related to the development of new projects

Seeks potential funding sources for desired projects and assists in negotiating for such funding from other public and/or private agencies

Develops grant proposals to secure project funding

Oversees the implementation of economic development projects by monitoring project fiscal activities, evaluating project progress, preparing technical reports, serving as project liaison, etc

Plans, develops, and implements projects and activities that are designed to support and enhance the success of existing businesses and industries

Coordinates the establishment of training and re-training programs, as needed, in order to keep businesses/industries viable

Creates publications and gathers and disseminates statistical data and information to assist existing businesses

Participates in the development of the County's economic development goals, objectives, and strategies

May monitor the work of consultants or supervise lower level staff hired for particular economic development projects

Qualification

Economic developmentStatistical analysisReport writingMarketing principlesPublic relationsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem recognition

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, public administration, economics, marketing, finance, agriculture, foreign trade, or a related field

Three years of responsible work experience involving the compilation, examination, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and other data

Knowledge of principles, practices and theories of marketing and/or business administration

Knowledge of research and statistical methods, techniques and procedures

Knowledge of economic resource materials and sources

Knowledge of governmental organization, programs, and functions as they relate to economic development and business

Knowledge of trends in state and local planning

Knowledge of report writing

Knowledge of public relations

Ability to plan, organize and execute statistical research projects

Ability to analyze data

Ability to develop and modify research methods and techniques

Ability to interpret research findings and conclusions to others