Economic Vitality Tech

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ECONOMIC VITALITY TECHNICIAN

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Pay Grade: M-9

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Reports to Economic Vitality Manager

Supervision Given: Does not have direct supervision

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Economic Vitality Manager, the Economic Vitality Technician performs a wide range of administrative, technical, and coordination functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Gather, maintain, and analyze data in computer databases, including the BS&A system, and produce statistical reports.
• Assist in the maintenance of various departmental policies, including tax incentive policies, program guidelines, and procedures.
• Assist in administering the Responsible Contractor Ordinance, to include the creation, revision, and publishing of required questionnaires and pre-qualification materials, and to assist the Finance Department in coordinating the review of contractor submissions.
• Assist local businesses with the preferred vendor process for the City of Pontiac.
• Assist local businesses with registration process for OpenGov to ensure an opportunity to bid projects in the City of Pontiac.
• Help maintain a database of existing city businesses and vacant commercial property.
• Conduct research, provide courses of action, and assist in the development or revision of program procedures and guidelines.
• Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls and direct the caller to the proper person or personally handle the call.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Other duties as assigned in response to a rapidly changing environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business, economic development, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in economic development is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and to prepare accurate reports and tabulations from such records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, outside agency personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License or the ability to obtain at time of hire.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking individual is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift/and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.