Economic Development Assistant (Livingston County Residents Only)

The work involves responsibility for the performance of a variety of entry-level, professional administrative and economic development duties.  This position will provide support to the Economic Development Office, the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), and Local Development Corporation (LDC).  Duties may include bookkeeping, clerical duties, customer service, preparing annual and financial reports, assisting in the preparation of grant applications, and grant administration.  The incumbent must be willing to attend and participate in evening meetings. Work is performed in the office and in the field.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of the assigned supervisor.  An Economic Development Assistant does related work as assigned.

• Responsible for bookkeeping, vouchers, deposits, and account records;
• Performs a variety of clerical functions as needed; 
• Prepares complex spreadsheets and/or databases;
• Prepares financial reports for the monthly meetings of the IDA and LDC;
• Collects and inputs information for required annual reporting;
• Provides administrative support to the Economic Development Office, IDA, and LDC; 
• Assists with the preparation of bulletins, marketing materials, and other written materials;
• Assists with the management of public relations efforts including newsletters, websites, and social media accounts;
• Develops electronic and written presentations to respond to inquiries and requests for information;
• Assists office, IDA, and LDC staff  in outreach efforts to involve commercial/industrial businesses; 
• Assists with graphic presentations for potential new businesses;
• Performs billing and record keeping for County Loan Fund and grants; 
• Assists office, IDA, and LDC staff with grant administration; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and reviewing financial records and reports; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; good knowledge of business English; working knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and terminology used in economic development, business administration, and budget preparation; working knowledge of public relations and business techniques; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to utilize computers and work-related software; ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to prepare correspondence and reports; ability to write legibly; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business officials and the public; ability to deal effectively with others; tact; courtesy; integrity; initiative and resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Applicants must meet allrequirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option #	1	2
Training/Education	Possession of a Bachelor's[1][2]degree in accounting, business, business administration, business development, communication, economics, finance, marketing, planning, or a closely related field.	Possession of an Associate's degree in accounting, business, business administration, business development, communication, economics, finance, marketing, planning, or a closely related field.
General experience	None required.	One (1) year of full-time, paid experience in accounting, economic development, economics, finance, marketing, planning, or public relations.
Supervisory experience	N.A.
License/ Certification	Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
Other requirements	See Special Qualifications below.

Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.  

Economic Development Assistant – C in all divisions

[1] A higher degree in one of the stated fields of study is also acceptable
[2] Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.  If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.  A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.  You must pay the required evaluation fee.
1.) Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing
authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.
2.) A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.
3.) Appropriate licensure must be maintained throughout employment.

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE:
An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered. In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department.

Salary : $28 - $34