Description
Lead in researching and monitoring policies at the local state and national level associated with economic development, which will support the development of county wide economic development strategies and initiatives. This role also serves as a key project lead for economic and/or workforce development programming and strategy implementation. This work includes owning project specific planning and facilitation, convening industry, training, and education partners, and supporting sector data and communication activities.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Research local, state, and national economic development policies and analyze potential impacts and/or opportunities to countywide workforce, tourism, and economic development work.
- Produce and present policy memos to leadership and make recommendations to support tactical and strategic decision making.
- Support the implementation of economic development strategy documents, including the Future Workforce Alliance Workforce Development Strategic Action Plan and Strategic Tourism Plan. Make recommendations for sector alignment with the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan.
- Act as project lead for economic development programming and/or special projects. This includes managing requests for proposals/qualifications (RFP/Q), overseeing third party contract compliance and deliverables, and collecting ongoing program reporting.
- Help lead board and commission management and engagement, such as with the Future Workforce Alliance, the Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board, and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
- Serve as liaison between external partners and the Snohomish County Economic Development division. Represent the County in convenings with partners, such as work groups, roundtables, and conference calls with local and regional partners to engage with businesses, industry associations, training providers, education, and other workforce development and industry partners.
- Work with the economic development team to use data to identify opportunities for new programs or policies to support workforce and tourism development in Snohomish County.
- Conduct research on economic development funding models used by peer regions. Use data and research to support the process of applying for funding opportunities.
- Develop and distribute communications based on research and analysis as needed.
- Assigns and reviews the work of specialist level employees as required; advises, assists, and trains specialists as necessary.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of experience in economic or workforce development, intergovernmental operations or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of policy research and analysis, OR, an equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job-related tests.
Additional Information
Knowledge And Abilities
This section should include the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform the essential job functions.
Knowledge Of
- Principles and practices of political processes, intergovernmental affairs, and public administration;
- Issues and trends related to workforce development, economic development, tourism, and public administration;
- Principles and practices of project management;
- Communications principles and techniques;
- Office procedures, methods and equipment;
- Meeting and event procedures, and
- Business writing and report preparation.
Ability To
- Embed equity in all aspects of work, including but not limited to partner engagement and research;
- Gather, analyze, and communicate through written reporting complex information;
- Utilize computer technology and applied software packages efficiently and effectively;
- Plan and facilitate meetings, conference calls, focus groups and roundtables;
- Develop, design and deliver public presentations;
- Develop and help oversee projects with defined scopes of work and timelines;
- Maintain effective working relationships with other county employees;
- Read, interpret and apply work related laws, rules and regulations;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Exercise tact and diplomacy
SUPERVISION
Employee reports to a subject matter manager as assigned. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of the work is performed in the usual office environment with field trips to worksites throughout Snohomish County. Some out of county travel may be required.
The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Additional Information
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
County Benefits
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement
- Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
- Leave & Holidays
Voluntary Benefits
- Deferred Compensation 457(b)
- Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
- Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
- Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. R
eview the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide
to learn more.
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Which answer best describes your level of education?
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Rate your experience in economic development or tourism
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Do you have professional experience working with intergovernmental operations?
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Please rate your experience researching and analyzing policy.
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Rate your experience working in business retention, expansion, and attraction.
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Please rate your experience managing boards and commissions.
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What was the focus of your degree?
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Briefly describe a time you had to break down a strategic document into timely and actionable tasks and projects. What tools or practices did you use to stay on track with your timeline?
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Please briefly describe your experience working in business retention, expansion, and attraction.
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Describe your understanding and, if applicable, your experience working with Associate Development Organizations (ADOs)?
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How do believe statewide clean energy goals and targets will impact local economic development and workforce systems?
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What would you consider to be the most significant challenges with aligning tourism with economic development needs?
