Job Posting for Economic Development Analyst at City of Denton
Responsible for providing program, financial, demographic, economic impact support to management and the citizens of the City of Denton. Essential Functions:
Conducts, coordinates, and develops reports on assignments generated by senior management maintaining updated status information on these assignments.
Performs skilled administrative and operational duties, including but not limited to, preparing operating reports, economic development plans, feasibility studies, complex research projects, grant writing, program development, meeting, and special event organization.
Researches, monitors, and reports various departmental operations and recommends solutions regarding statistical analyses and improving service delivery.
Reviews and ensures economic development incentive grants and loans are compliant; calculates and processes payments for property, development district, hotel occupancy tax, sales tax, and utility grants; assists with the development and monitoring of program budgets.
Prepares research, forecasts, and synthesizes data pertaining to demographic, industry trends and economic impact statistics.
Conducts presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Serves as the staff liaison to boards and committees as assigned; prepares agenda materials, reports, presentations, and minutes.
Verifies, prepares, and maintains reports.
Interacts with various governmental agencies to obtain financial and legislative information.
Assists with program and/or policies related to cultural or tourism programs.
Maintains knowledge by continuing professional education and staying up to date on new concepts and innovations in the field of public management and local government service delivery.
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Geography, Real Estate, or related field
One (1) year financial analysis and/or economic impact analysis experience
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Knowledge in innovative concepts in public management and local government service delivery.
Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Skill in researching and interpreting relevant data.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365.
Ability to monitor and maintain accurate reports.
Ability to support controversial positions, negotiate sensitive issues and/or presentations.
Ability to work independently with limited direction, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary, and seeking performance feedback periodically.
Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams, including teams from other departments or organizations.
Preferences:
Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Geography, Real Estate, or related field
Working proficiency in GIS Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis programs and Labor Market software.
Experience as Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP) and/or with other relevant grant, loan or underwriting work.
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a drug test, criminal history back ground check, and social security number verification.
Physical Requirements: Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicizedword describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency. Codes for “how often”: Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100-70%) M = moderate (60-30%) I = infrequent (20-10%) A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: A
Sitting: E
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: I
Twisting: M
Climbing: A
Balancing: N
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the daily use of basic office equipment including a computer, telephone and ten-key.
Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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