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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Codes: NONE
Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Public Administration or related field and one (1) year of economic development experience.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid U.S. Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, support economic development activities; maintain economic projects and provide professional administrative support to other departmental functions.
Typical Duties
Provides professional level assistance and diverse administrative support to the Economic Development Department. Involves: coordinating promotional activities such as site tours, assisting with the management of outside boards to include posting, drafting agendas and taking minutes; meeting with businesses to determine their eligibility for economic development programs; coordinating presentations and meetings between local area business, government, real estate and development representatives. Assist in marketing projects to include drafting documents, mailings, and follow up. Respond to general inquiries of the Economic Development Department.
Gather research and analyze economic development information. Involves: study information from a variety of sources, including demographic, incentives, local business climate, local real estate, impact and feasibility studies and local regulations and incentives; interpret and provide information to internal and external customers.
Represent the department at various meetings and discussions concerning the role of the City in economic development. Involves: attend seminars and training programs related to assigned work; with supervision, prepare and make presentations to civic and business organizations on local economic development efforts; participate in a variety of projects in support of the department; and participate in gathering data used in grant applications and other projects.
Assist with economic incentive programs. Involves: review and process applications through incentives guidelines; with supervision, prepare agreements and back up documentation; and review files to ensure companies are meeting contractual obligations.
General Information
For the complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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