What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Analyst I/II position at Tulare County, CA?
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
- Performs a wide variety of professional level research, administrative and analytical duties in support of the County’s Economic Development functions, operations, and programs; performs research and studies including economic or financial studies; analyzes and identifies trends.
- Coordinates with County staff to facilitate project processing and permitting; provides information and assistance to those contact the economic Development Office for permit assistance.
- Conducts Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis; create GIS mapping documents for clients, consultants, County staff and developers; creates mapped data for use with business relocation decisions, staff analysis, and land use decisions; maps data for marketing purposes, sales tax analysis and other various analyzes.
- Assists in preparation of staff reports for various groups, committees, commissions, and boards; prepares meeting agendas, summaries and information packets as needed.
- Conducts site locations assistance for business locators; researches, gathers, and provides data on available properties, collects data from brokerage companies on available property; prepares and sends information packages to clients; coordinates and conducts business assistance meetings.
- Maintains the Tulare County Economic Development website; gathers current data; writes narratives; organizes changes in web page layout and design; coordinates economic development website updates and change with the County Informational Technology staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economics, finance, business administration, planning, law, real estate, public administration, accounting or closely related field.
Experience:
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional staff experience in finance, real estate development, entitlement procurement or other related activities, preferably with an economic development organization, a state or local government agency or the private development sector.
Level II:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economics, finance, business administration, planning, law, real estate, public administration, accounting or closely related field.
Experience:
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional staff experience in finance, real estate development, entitlement procurement or other related activities, preferably with an economic development organization, a state or local government agency or the private development sector.
Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report preparation.
- Basic economic development concepts and strategies.
- Basic economic incentive and financing methods.
- Basic project management principles and practices.
- Business, market, and economic indicators and trends.
- General planning, zoning, project processing, and permitting processes.
- County organization and functions of the various departments in the County of Tulare.
- Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
- Operating characteristics of Geographic Information Systems
- General marketing concepts and principles.
- Principles and practices of customer’s service.
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Skill/Ability to:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analysis, reports, and recommendations.
- Assists with promoting and implementing the County’s economic development programs and projects.
- Develop and maintain effective interdepartmental coordination.
- Represent the County in a professional manner when working with boards, community groups, and the general public.
- Facilitate permit processes.
- Understand the organization, operation, and services of the County and out of state agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
- Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
- Exercise sound judgment and common sense.
- Utilize computer applications to perform analysis and prepare reports, charts, graphs and related material.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
College Cost Reduction Access Act
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 19
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Salary : $30,000