TOWN DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0993

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the development, implementation and direction of policies and programs designed to attract and encourage new business and industry to locate in a municipality. Work involves contact with high ranking officials of the public and private sectors of the local economy. Supervision is exercised over Industrial Development Assistants and other technical and clerical staff; and the work is reviewed by the Town Supervisor and Town Board through conferences and written reports. Does related work as requires.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the procurement, compilation, preparation and presentation of data pertaining to industrial development opportunities;

Initiates contacts with federal, state, local and private interest to promote potential business resources within the town;

Assists interested firms in site selection, explaining building and zoning requirements and obtaining financial assistance;

Publicizes through the media the advantages and benefits of conducting business locally;

Directs the preparation and presentation of reports regarding available industrial property, labor force and composition, transportation facilities, financing and other pertinent commercial and industrial data.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the land, labor and financial resources of a town and their influence in attracting business and industry; thorough knowledge of methods and techniques used in the promotion of local business development and relocation; ability to promote and maintain good public relations with public officials and the business community; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare comprehensive reports, statistical analyses, and promotional presentations and to convincingly present them to corporate executives, business professionals and government officials; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Marketing, and six (6) years of administrative experience in business organization, planning, marketing or advertising.

PROMOTIONAL

Two years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Town Director of Economic Development.

R10/13/23

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive