Senior Economic Development and Marketing Specialist
Sacramento County, Sacramento, CA, United States
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Senior Economic Development and Marketing Specialist leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of staff performing economic development and marketing activities while performing the more technical and complex duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.
Knowledge
Economic development principles, best practices, and implementation including community and business development, real estate development, redevelopment, and local government financial incentives for business and marketing
Business attraction, retention, expansion and revitalization
Principles and practices of supervision, leadership, mentoring, and training
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations that affect economic growth in the County
Marketing and public relations principles, strategies and methods
Quantitative and problem‑solving skills, comfort building financial models and working with data sets
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of economic development and marketing
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability
Build and maintain effective relationships and public‑private partnerships with the business community, real estate developers, advisory groups, governmental agencies, public officials and other stakeholders
Identify a problem, manage projects against tight timelines, and work proactively and collaboratively within teams
Lead and train economic development and marketing staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
Provide work direction and instruction
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, public and private organizations, public officials, the media and the general public
Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to economic development
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow‑up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Minimum Qualifications 1a. Three years of full‑time, paid, demonstrated experience in economic development, redevelopment or community development, business assistance, commercial development, public and/or private finance or workforce development.
1b. A Bachelor’s Degree or above from an accredited four‑year college or university. A Master’s Degree or other graduate degree is desirable.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full‑time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82‑602, Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless mitigating circumstances exist.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date.
Contact: County of Sacramento – Department of Personnel Services, Employment Services Division, 700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 874‑5593; Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net.
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Knowledge
Economic development principles, best practices, and implementation including community and business development, real estate development, redevelopment, and local government financial incentives for business and marketing
Business attraction, retention, expansion and revitalization
Principles and practices of supervision, leadership, mentoring, and training
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations that affect economic growth in the County
Marketing and public relations principles, strategies and methods
Quantitative and problem‑solving skills, comfort building financial models and working with data sets
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of economic development and marketing
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability
Build and maintain effective relationships and public‑private partnerships with the business community, real estate developers, advisory groups, governmental agencies, public officials and other stakeholders
Identify a problem, manage projects against tight timelines, and work proactively and collaboratively within teams
Lead and train economic development and marketing staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
Provide work direction and instruction
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, public and private organizations, public officials, the media and the general public
Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to economic development
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow‑up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Minimum Qualifications 1a. Three years of full‑time, paid, demonstrated experience in economic development, redevelopment or community development, business assistance, commercial development, public and/or private finance or workforce development.
1b. A Bachelor’s Degree or above from an accredited four‑year college or university. A Master’s Degree or other graduate degree is desirable.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full‑time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82‑602, Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless mitigating circumstances exist.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
Application Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date.
Contact: County of Sacramento – Department of Personnel Services, Employment Services Division, 700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 874‑5593; Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net.
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