ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE COORDINATOR 0994

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This position involves responsibility for assisting an Economic Development Zone Board with the administration of a program to attract new businesses and to promote expansion of existing businesses within a designated Economic Development Zone which seeks to stimulate economic growth in distressed areas. Personal contacts are maintained with business and industrial representatives to provide detailed information about the advantages of a Zone location, and outreach to neighborhood groups and service agencies is developed to encourage participation. Responsibility is included for preparing financial and narrative reports in accordance with State guidelines. Work is reviewed by the Board for conformance with established policies and achievement of desired results. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Board in establishing policies relating to zone goals and objectives, and implementation of an annual plan;

Establishes and maintains a visitation program to businesses participating in the Zone program and explains program benefits to potential participants;

Assists participants in completing application forms, reviews completed applications prior to submission for certification;

Oversees an extensive promotional campaign to market the Economic Development Zone to the local and national business community;

Prepares grant applications and the Zone's annual operating budget and annual narrative report;

Prepares for the Economic Development Zone Board quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with the requirements established for the program by New York State;

Conducts surveys, community meetings and seminars to publicize and explain the program, and to encourage participation and maximum benefit for the locality.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development planning and industrial revitalization principles and practices; good knowledge of the geography and demography of the locality; good knowledge of public relations and promotions techniques; working knowledge of applicable tax laws; working knowledge of basic research methods and techniques; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with prospective clients, business officials and the public; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; initiative and resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Either:

A. Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in urban planning, economic or industrial development, or a field related to the development and implementation of economic growth; or

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six years of experience as described in (A) above; or

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

R11/19/96

Suffolk County

Non-competitive

RR1/28/03