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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Tracy is seeking a skilled, versatile, energetic generalist with a business-friendly mindset who can take the City’s strategic focus of cultivating a business climate that welcomes innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment to the next level. Knowledge of principles and practices in economic development, redevelopment, community development, and workforce development are a plus. Experience in marketing and business development, small business development, fostering relationships with strategic partners, and attending local and national industry events and conferences will also benefit this position. A graduate degree is highly desirable. Join a fast-paced and dynamic team dedicated to supporting and growing Tracy’s economy and helping create economic opportunities for all.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision or direction, performs a variety of routine to complex duties in support of the City’s economic development projects and programs; administers complex economic development projects and programs; performs administrative, analytical, and program evaluation work; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision or direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises technical and functional direction over assigned staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Economic Development Analyst I: This is the entry-level classification in the Economic Development Analyst series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic experience learn City systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Assignments may vary with the skill and training of the incumbent. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.
Economic Development Analyst II: This is the journey-level classification in the Economic Development Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed upon completion and for overall results.
Positions in the Economic Development Analyst class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
Economic Development Analyst I: Two (2) years of experience performing administrative and technical duties related to economic development, including marketing, and administering economic development projects.
Economic Development Analyst II: Four (4) years of experience performing administrative and technical duties related to economic development at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Economic Development Analyst I, two (2) years of which must have been in a municipal or public sector setting.
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