Economic Development Manager

County of Los Angeles • Full-time • Nashville, NC, US • 2w ago

General Statement of Duties

The Economic Development Manager supports the Director of Economic Development in driving business growth and vitality across Nash County, North Carolina. This position focuses on business recruitment (industrial, commercial, and retail), retention and expansion of existing industries, and coordination of marketing and promotional activities.

An employee in this class works closely with local, state, and other governmental officials, community leaders, businesses, and industrial representatives to promote industrial and commercial growth in the County. The role requires extensive public contact, demanding tact, courtesy, strong public relations skills, and effective marketing approaches. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Economic Development Director and is evaluated through conferences, reports, progress on recruited businesses, and effectiveness in supporting retention and expansion of existing industries.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Assists and coordinates business development in Nash County by communicating with stakeholders, conducting site tours of real estate properties, and arranging meetings between business prospects and local officials/partner agencies, with primary emphasis on retail and small business opportunities while supporting industrial prospects and existing industry.
Develops and manages marketing and public relations activities for the department, including creating and maintaining the Nash County Economic Development brand and messaging; producing promotional materials for real estate sites and development programs; and overseeing all social media platforms, advertising campaigns, and the department website.
Coordinates the preparation and submission of proposals for funding economic development activities, responses to requests for information from business prospects, and inquiries related to various partner agencies and real estate opportunities.
Supports the department’s research efforts by utilizing labor market data, geographic information systems, and other resources; this includes compiling data reports, developing customized maps, and preparing targeted workforce information.
Formalizes and implements the County’s Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program, including conducting surveys of existing businesses and industries to identify key issues, needs, and concerns affecting growth and development.
Meets annual goals for BRE visits, program implementation, and other objectives outlined in the Nash County Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Assists with monitoring and managing inducement, grant, and purchase agreements, working independently and in collaboration with the Director, County Attorney, Finance Office, and Tax Office.
Supports the Director in establishing annual goals, priorities, and budget for the department.
Plans, coordinates, implements, and/or facilitates special events, projects, and community initiatives.
Assists in ensuring department compliance with all applicable State and County laws, regulations, and procedural requirements related to economic development.
Participates on various committees, boards, and organizations as designated by the Director to advance department outreach; provides community tours and attends meetings as assigned.
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledges, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the County’s marketable assets, taxation policies, land use policies, local incentives, environmental regulations, and related permitting processes.
Thorough knowledge of theories and practices in business development fields, including economics, demographics, planning, finance, fundraising, marketing, real estate, and grant administration.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county and town ordinances, and county department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the functional interrelationships among the County and other governmental agencies.
Knowledge of computer operating systems, internet research, and skill in gathering data from various research databases.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and presentation formats.
Ability to analyze data and situations accurately, provide sound recommendations, and deliver precise information for industrial and business projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business owners, executives, public officials (local, state, and federal), contractors, community leaders, organizations, department heads, superiors, and employees.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Desirable Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Urban Studies/Regional Planning, Finance, Marketing, or a closely related field directly applicable to economic development.

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development at the local, state, or regional level in the public, quasi-public, or private sector. An equivalent combination of education and direct experience may substitute for the stated minimum requirements.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
NCCED (North Carolina Certified Economic Developer) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe is preferred.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Group Health Insurance

Nash County provides full time and part-time benefit eligible employees working 30 plus hours per week with Health Insurance coverage with the North Carolina State Health Plan

Included In Each Selection Is

Preventative Care Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Chiropractic Coverage

Health Insurance may become effective for employees the first day of the month following employment.

Group Dental Insurance

Nash County provides full-time and part-time regular employees working 30 plus hours per week. Dental Insurance becomes effective for employees the first day of the month following the 30th day of employment.

Group Life Insurance

Nash County provides term Life Insurance for full-time and part-time regular employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Life insurance is paid for you by Nash County and pays your beneficiary one time your annual salary not to exceed $200,000 in the event of your death. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is also provided.

Life Insurance becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Voluntary supplemental term life insurance coverage for you, your spouse or your dependent children is also available - please see the Human Resources Department for more details.

Short Term Disability Insurance

Nash County provides active full-time regular employees working 30 plus hours per week the option to purchase Short Term Disability Insurance.

Short Term Disability Insurance may cover up to 70% of an employee's monthly salary with a maximum of $2,000 per month, in the event of an injury or illness, for up to 13 weeks.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

Retirement

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance

The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Credit Union

Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters, and parents can all become members.

Employees of both the Departments of Social Services and Public Health are eligible to join the State Employees Credit Union.

LEAVE PROGRAMS

Vacation Leave

For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave

For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at 8.0 hours per month. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays

The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.

The Following Holidays Are Observed

New Year’s Day,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran’s Day,
Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave

Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.

Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

Other Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine

We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.

All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.

Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.

Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).

Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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Which best describes your level of education?

No GED and no High School Diploma
GED or High School Diploma
Some college
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate's Degree

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Do you have a valid NC drivers license?

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How many years of progressively responsible experience in economic development at the local, state, or regional level in the public, quasi-public, or private sector do you have?