• Job Description

  Req#: 4631178
  About the Job
  Under supervision, direction, and guidance, the Economic Developer will assist with the implementation of economic development goals established by the City of Duluth and Duluth Economic Development Authority. The Economic Developer will work to create jobs and increase the tax base by driving investment, supporting existing business growth, and attracting new businesses.
  1. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
  2. Administer, manage, and implement specific programs and projects through established policies, procedures, and objectives that develop new, and expand existing, business.
  3. Evaluate business needs and match those needs with available resources.
  4. Evaluate the creditworthiness and feasibility of projects or developers that are being considered for financial assistance and take action based on the conclusions.
  5. Monitor the fiscal and developmental performance of businesses that receive assistance and take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with development objectives.
  6. Prepare applications and administer economic development incentive funds, grants, and loan programs in a manner that ensures compliance with the terms and conditions of the assistance source.
  7. Provide technical assistance for projects such as new infrastructure development, the redevelopment of substandard buildings and of polluted sites.
  8. Assist on complex activities by conducting research and providing support materials for promoting business and industrial development projects and proposals.
  9. Research applicable public and private funding sources and business data.
  10. Prepare graphic and narrative materials for development proposals on subjects such as job training, labor availability, site information, utilities, land ownership, public financing programs, and community resources.
  11. Organize and maintain a database of information for the preparation of proposals or contracts for business and economic development projects.
  12. Provide information and assistance to the public, citizen committees, civic organizations, and other groups involved in economic development activities.
  13. Answer public inquiries and provide information on resources that meet the needs of businesses seeking assistance.
  14. Provide professional and technical assistance on economic development activities to City Boards and Committees.
  15. Provide information and education on local business assistance programs to individuals, businesses, and the public at large.
  16. Perform market analyses for specific sites or neighborhoods, and prepare and implement a plan in response to the conclusions of those analyses.
  17. Other duties may be assigned.
  Education & Experience Requirements
  A. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field, AND two (2) years of related professional experience; OR
  B. Two-year degree in Business Administration or job related field, AND four (4) years of related professional experience.
  Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

• About the company

  Duluth is a city situated on a hill overlooking the shores of Lake Superior, the largest fresh water source in the world. Home to over 86,000 residents, Duluth offers beautiful parks, natural amenities, 75+ miles of single track mountain biking trails,...

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