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Economic Development Projects
Facilitate, coordinate, and implement assigned department economic development (ED) projects and programs focusing
on business and workforce development, infrastructure investments and direct community support. Some planned
upcoming projects and programs include supporting local workforce through grants and training, supporting local small
businesses and entrepreneurs, supporting workforce housing projects, and managing infrastructure capital improvement
projects that includes broadband, water, wastewater, and tourism projects. Work with the Economic Development
Program Manager and other team members to implement the strategic plan and assigned tasks. Dedicate time to
research and analyze ED concepts, best practices, community development projects, and strategies that align with the
county’s ED strategic plan; collaborate with partners in identifying existing strengths, gaps, needs, and opportunities to
address issues; aid in the launching, implementation, and sustaining of department efforts; and assist with the ED
program budget development and work with the manager on needed adjustments.
Project Management and Oversight
Develop and manage ED programs and projects; oversee administrative process; prepare reports and correspondence
related to projects; report to ED Manager on status of the projects; and present and coordinate reports / presentations to
stakeholders and the Board of Commissioners.
Seek out, write, and manage external ED grant opportunities to leverage funds that support the advancement of the
department's ED strategic plan in consultation with subject matter experts; comply with department and county policies
and procedures; and work with appropriate internal and external parties to ensure financial compliance procedures are in
place, contract performance is achieved, and reporting requirements are met.
In collaboration with the Program Manager, monitor grant funding compliance and contract requirements; utilize various
software to apply tracking systems; assist in developing contract timelines, monitor timelines to ensure compliance by all
parties; review required paperwork to ensure inclusion of current information and required documentation; and prepare
paperwork in appropriate format for review, as needed. Attends conferences and offsite meetings with partner agencies
regularly.
Contracts Management
Generate scopes of work for ED and department contracts; research and resolve problems; assure compliance with
county policies; work with Contract Specialist to draft agreements and complete reports in compliance with local, state,
and federal requirements; negotiate and monitor contracts in collaboration with Contract Specialist; participate in the
preparation of request for proposal bid documents, the contract bidding and allocation process, and assists with contract
performance tracking systems. Work with Contract Specialist to monitor outcomes and reports of ED programs; conduct on-site provider technical visits of ED contractors, as needed; receive and review ED contract reports for completeness, timeliness, and compliance; troubleshoot potential problems; work with Contract Specialist to ensure communication flow happens between contractors, contract specialist, and director regarding deficiencies and improvements; and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, a variety of agencies, and the public.
Prepare various professional level documents and materials, including staff reports, county forms, and project papers;
and prepare and deliver presentations and communication materials to the Board of Commissioners, as well as other
internal and external groups of various size.
Other
Work collaboratively to support the department’s programs and perform other duties as assigned.
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