Address
Form of workThe City of Sioux City is seeking a full-time Economic Development Specialist who will provide support in business recruitment and retention efforts and manage the public actions necessary for Economic Development projects. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, self-motivation and attention to detail. This position will be part of a team of employees that work on transformative projects within Sioux City.
Applicants for this opportunity must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills and have a demonstrated ability to multi-task with accuracy. Microsoft Office experience required. Examples of work for this important position include assisting new and existing businesses with development projects, negotiating financial and business assistance packages, preparing reports and resolutions for Council meetings, gathering information for proposals, writing grant applications and administering Economic Development programs. Candidates must have knowledge of Economic Development principles, practices and techniques.
At the City of Sioux City, we value our employees by providing them the peace of mind through our exceptional compensation and benefits package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Our employees enjoy our competitive benefits which include but not limited to medical and dental coverage, life and cafeteria plan options, retirement plans, and generous paid leave time. For more information on our benefits, please visit https://www.sioux-city.org/government/departments-g-p/human-resources/pats/-fsiteid-1.
Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the position may require flexible schedules when necessary.
Our employees are required to reside within 10 miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to other states: Nebraska and South Dakota.
If you have a friendly personality, like to work with a team, and can be flexible please join us!
Please submit at time of application:
1) A complete application
2) Resume
3) Three professional references
- Prepares reports and resolutions for City Council meetings.
- Manages construction and consultation contracts.
- Writes and submits grant/loan applications, quarterly budget reports, loan documents, and development agreements.
- Assists businesses with attaining information regarding expansion and development.
- Attends City Council meetings.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a citywide comprehensive Economic Development strategy.
- Manage specific redevelopment projects including feasibility analyses, pro forma evaluations, land acquisition and disposition, and project execution.
- Coordinate and participate in retail, commercial and industrial attraction and retention efforts, including marketing, out-reach programs and site visitations.
- Conduct familiarization tours of City facilities and make presentations of services to prospective new businesses.
- Provide small business development assistance, such as referral to financing and counseling sources.
- Collect and analyze demographic and economic data.
- Assist in developing and implementing redevelopment projects.
- Prepare special studies and reports related to Economic Development and redevelopment.
- Provide technical and administrative assistance on a variety of redevelopment programs and projects, such as construction project management, loan program administration, and grant program administration.
- Coordinate activities of City departments and outside agencies related to redevelopment programs and projects.
- Make presentations to businesses and citizen groups.
- Perform project coordination including planning, marketing, development, and implementation.
- Prepare and administer Economic Development loans and loan programs.
- Prepare and manage contracts associated with Economic Development projects.
- Procure and manage consultant contracts associated with revitalization projects.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours.
- Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
- Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.
Job Knowledge: Some knowledge of principles and methods of applying Economic Development theory, including techniques to promote and stimulate economic activity; considerable knowledge of commercial and small business finance; some knowledge of development laws and related procedures; some knowledge of real estate procedures and documents; some knowledge of financial loan documents; some knowledge of or the ability to gain knowledge of Geographic Information Systems; some knowledge of research methods and personal computer applications; ability to negotiate complex development agreements and financial and business assistance packages; ability to interface with business clients, developers, government officials, community leaders, and others; ability to exercise resourcefulness in meeting and resolving problems; ability to use initiative and sound independent judgment in the course of undertaking assigned responsibilities.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Requires effective communication skills; ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and the general public; read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; provide and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, City staff, business representatives, and other governmental agencies.
Physical Requirements: Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment: Seventy-five percent of work is performed in a normal inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling and is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards other than those normally associated with general public contact, dust or odors. Field conditions outdoors are varying weather conditions, with varying street level noise; and touring properties that are undeveloped, in various stages of development, including proper-ties where construction is in progress. Thirty percent of work is outdoors or traveling under varying conditions.
Please submit at time of application:
1) A complete application
2) Resume
3) Three professional referencesEmployment Type: Full Time
