Economic And Workforce Development Manager - At Will (Economic Development Focus)

Salary : $71,604.00 - $114,566.00 Annually
Location : AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200564
Department:Economic Development
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
You Say Goodbye, We Say Hello
Say goodbye to responding to emails after hours or having to attend work meetings while on vacation! Come work at Pinal County where you'll have work/life balance and an employer that respects your time away from work. Prioritize your wellbeing while you make a difference in your community and the lives of the people around you. Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee?
Check out all of our benefit offerings:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
  
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
      
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  
• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  
• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  
• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  
• Vaccination Clinics
  
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:
JOB SUMMARY
The primary functions of an employee in this class are to plan, coordinate, manage, and implement programs and projects that support Economic and Workforce Development within Pinal County under limited supervision. These efforts will be focused on enhancing opportunities in the industrial, retail and office sectors, including small business development, as well as ensuring the County's workforce is prepared and available for the jobs of the future. The incumbent takes a proactive role in analyzing trends in the areas of Economic and Workforce Development, evaluates and formulates recommendations for implementation and coordinates the execution of approved projects. An employee in this class, under direction of the Economic and Workforce Development Director, focuses on developing strong working relationships with key industry leaders and Economic and Workforce Development organizations to secure new private sector capital investment, job creation and a ensure an available and prepared workforce.
Example of Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide recommendations on the hiring of employees and manage processes related to scheduling (including approving time off), training, coaching, performance evaluation, grievances, promotions, salary increases, and necessary disciplinary actions of employees.
• Manage the planning, development, and implementation of assigned programs, evaluate program needs and recommend appropriate actions, develop and implement policies and procedures in order to effectively implement the assigned programs, and develop, coordinate, and manage activities required to effectively achieve the desired outcomes of the program.
• Lead processes to select consultants, contractors and service providers and ensure compliance with contracts/agreements, program requirements, departmental policies and procedures, and provide technical guidance to service providers as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and state and local guidelines and prepare program policies and procedures manuals, as necessary, for service providers.
• Administer program budgets, monitor expenditures, prepare government and non-governmental agreements, ensure necessary reports are prepared, achieve compliance requirements, submit reports to appropriate agencies, negotiate program performance levels with state agencies, and monitor performance levels.
• Manage data tracking systems, track and address complaints received related to services, and monitor programs for nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements.
• Write and develop grants, administer grant funding, and analyze and prepare departmental/program reports.
• Establish and maintain relations with local, county, regional, state and federal Economic Developmentand Workforce agencies and establish strategies to promote the entire County.
• Attend local, state, and national trade shows and events, as appropriate, to promote Economic and Workforce Development activities.
• Conduct events, as appropriate, to promote and further County Economic and Workforce Development activities.
• Maintain memberships in national and state professional organizations to elevate the brand and reputation of the County and to gain further knowledge and insight.
• Meet clients and provide them with requested information regarding the County.
• Interact with elected Supervisors, the County Manager's Office, and County departments to advise and provide updates on various Economic and Workforce Development issues and projects.
• Communicate with and establish relationships with the County's cities and towns, stakeholders, organizations, chambers of commerce, and state organizations and attend local organization meetings, and make presentations to various groups and community organizations as requested.
• Coordinate with County departments on various programs, projects and reports, that produce a positive result for Economic and Workforce Development.
• Attend and participate in relationship building events with other professionals and organizations throughout the County and community. This may include serving on boards, commissions and ad hoc teams of various Economic Developmentand Workforce organizations.
• Prepare reports as necessary for state and County agencies, write reports for the County Manager's Office and Economic and Workforce Development Director, advise other County professionals on various pending or upcoming Economic Developmentand Workforce issues, write support letters when requested, add new and/or update and revise information on the County website, and assist with other duties as assigned by the County Manager's Office and/or Economic and Workforce Development Director.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and other restricted County information.
• Lead efforts to properly retain documents related to Economic Developmentand Workforce programs, as well as to properly dispose of program documents when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Develop and establish county-wide Economic Development programs that create additional capital investment and high-wage jobs by recruiting new companies, assisting current local companies in maintaining/expanding operations, and promoting local products and services. This includes proactively marketing the County as an outstanding strategic location, leading the County's responses to project opportunities, and establishing channels for essential communication and information.
• Works with Director to develop strategic plans, reporting metrics and oversees collection of data for Economic Development initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison between relevant County departments and other communities to facilitate Economic Development programs and projects.

• Meets and develops relationships with internal stakeholders, other public agencies, citizens groups, and existing or potential businesses to both obtain and provide necessary information. Organizations include, but are not limited to, the Arizona Commerce Authority, the County's cities and towns, community colleges, Workforce Development agencies, relevant chambers of commerce and other strategic partners.
• Represents the County as a liaison to local and regional Economic and Workforce Development, retail, business, marketing, and related groups and associations at meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports to and for County leadership, Economic Development interest groups, other interested parties, and the public.

• Attends relevant County meetings, as necessary, such as Planning and Zoning Commission, to ensure Economic Development issues are considered in various decisions.
• Assists with County process improvement, including review and rewriting of the County Zoning Ordinance, to ensure that Economic Development aspects are considered and support targeted sectors.
• Provides leadership, direction and support for the implementation of effective change.

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Marketing, Business Administration, or course of study to the core functions of the position.
• Six (6) years of experience in Economic Development, business recruitment/ development, or Workforce Development that includes management responsibility for programs and projects.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a course of study directly related to the core functions of the position.
• Recognition by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
• Certification as an Arizona Economic Development Professional (AZPro) through the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).
• Recognition as a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) or completion of the Workforce Professional Development Program (WPDP) through the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWAP).

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, strategies and analysis related to economic, community and Workforce Development programs.

• Knowledge of public administration and local government management, including areas such as budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, purchasing processes and negotiation and preparation of contracts/agreements, and issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Knowledge of best practices in leading business attraction, retention and expansion and/or Workforce Development projects.

• Knowledge of the principles of real estate development, including feasibility, financing and techniques.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial principles and conflict management, particularly in a public setting.

• Knowledge of Economic and Workforce Development research methods, data collection, and statistical analysis, including familiarity with demographics, trends, forecasts, economic impact, ability to develop proper conclusions and prepare reports.
• Principles and methods of process improvement, planning and performance measurement.
• Principles of record keeping, case management and confidential records management.
• Knowledge of community resources, public relations, and customer service.
• Skill in database development, maintenance and data extraction.

• Skill in active listening, critical thinking, creative writing, public speaking (large groups), and presentation (small to medium groups).
• Skill in analyzing training needs, delivering training, and quality control...