Economic Development Analyst

Salary: $56,926.97 - $85,390.72 Annually
Location : Addison, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-00062
Department:Economic Development
Opening Date: 11/29/2023
Summary
In addition to completing the application, please attach both a resume and cover letter.
Under general supervision, manages the annual business survey process and performs various analyses in support of the Economic Development Department staff. Supports daily operations and activities.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive plan for conducting an annual business survey aimed at collecting critical data on local businesses' performance, challenges, and needs.
• Utilizes advanced data analysis techniques to interpret survey results, preparing detailed reports highlighting key findings and trends in the local economy.
• Monitors progress against the strategic plan's goals and objectives, utilizing performance metrics and regular reporting to assess and communicate outcomes.
• Conducts research, analyzes data, performs impact analysis, and develops special reports. Prepares written correspondence for information requests.
• Coordinates and completes RFP responses from regional partners, site consultants, brokers, developers, and prospects by researching and maintaining data on demographics, utilities, education, and community attributes.
• Maintains and updates data library by researching and gathering up-to-date information on demographics, workforce statistics, infrastructure, utilities, education, available real estate sites, and other community attributes.
• Assists with marketing efforts by providing data for website maintenance. Provides data and creates content to support websites and other marketing activities.
• Researches and develops financing options, writes grants, drafts and/or analyzes financial project structures, oversees administration process, and prepares reports and correspondence related to projects.
• Performs complex market research and develops competitive intelligence and industry trend scans.
• Maintains department records, serves as departmental records officer, and prepares responses to open records requests from the City Secretary.
• Assists the department director in developing the annual departmental budget.
• Prepares department forms, maintains supply inventory and orders supplies, schedules meetings, and reserves conference rooms.
• Assists walk-in clients, answers telephone calls, and provides feedback concerning Economic Development and general Town inquiries.
• Opens and sorts mail; issues and reconciles purchase orders, requisitions, and payment authorizations.
• Arranges travel for staff and processes staff travel expense reports.
• Processes purchase orders and internal requests for purchasing and budget entry, keeps track of annual budget and expenditures and reports any discrepancies to the director.
• Maintains and inputs updated information on the department's website.
• Arranges catering when needed for events and meetings.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly, or completely unrelated to normal job functions while presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and ExperienceGuidelines
Must have a four-year college or university degree in any combination of the following areas: Business Administration, Real Estate Development, Geography, GIS, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related fields. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with fellow employees, Town officials, and outside contracts. Ability to maintain a strong level of confidentiality regarding Economic Development projects. Safe driving record. Clear criminal background check and clear pre-employment drug screen.
Knowledge of:

• General office practices and procedures.
• Records maintenance procedures and practices.
• Costar
• JobsEQ
• Impact DataSource
• Placer.ai
• HubSpot
• MUNIS ERP System.
• Microsoft Suite software.
• Internet research-related tools.

Skill in:

• Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
• Maintaining sensitive and confidential information and records.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a teamwork environment.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong and tactful professional decorum when dealing with the public and colleagues.
• Strong positive customer service.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver's License is required.
Supplemental Information
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Routine schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The schedule may be modified as department needs arise. May be required to work overtime if needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work is generally performed indoors in an air-conditioned facility but may include limited exposure to outside weather conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
The Town of Addison is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

• Competitive compensation package and excellent benefits options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents that will begin from date of hire. Medical premiums are as low as $5.00 per paycheck for employee only coverage and dental premiums are covered at 100% for employee only coverage. For complete details, refer to the Town's Human Resources Total Compensation page.
• Addison participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution with 14% Town contribution at retirement. Fully vested after 5 years.
• Optional deferred compensation 457 Plan with 2/3 Town matching contribution, up to 4% after new hire trial period.
• Tuition reimbursement program at 50% of tuition cost.