Class Code: 06522
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
NATURE OF WORK
This is limited administrative work assisting the Director in the development and implementation of economic development and urban redevelopment policy for the County.
Work involves researching and compiling support data from a variety of sources for urban redevelopment and economic development issues. This position serves as a liaison with other County, State, Federal and Local agencies on numerous economic development initiatives and grant projects. Employees in this class are expected to coordinate and manage operations with some independence, although all major decisions are referred to an administrative superior for advice and direction. Supervision is received through conferences with an administrative superior and by adherence to established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Assists the Director in developing and implementing economic development and urban redevelopment policy for the County.
Assumes administrative project responsibility for administering the activities and operations of various projects and activities; assists in the development of project procedures and schedules; prepares project reports and related data.
Provides assistance to the Director in specially assigned areas of operation; assists and advises on matters pertaining to programs or projects assigned.
Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services, including information, referrals and assistance to customers.
Provides administrative liaison among various county, federal and local agencies on numerous economic development initiatives and grant projects.
Provides general office support; ensures quality standards for office work products; and serves as a key customer relations associate in the office.
Relieves an administrative superior of routine administrative details.
Attends meetings and conferences as assigned by the Director; prepares and delivers presentations; distributes agendas; prepares and distributes reports of proceedings.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices in the fields of local government operations.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, systems and equipment.
Knowledge of governmental purchasing, personnel and accounting procedures.
Knowledge of the functions and operations of the unit to which assigned.
Ability to compose effective and accurate correspondence and to deal with non-routine matters.
Ability to research and prepare detailed and comprehensive records and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Completion of two years of college level course work in public or business administration, urban policy or related field; four (4) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity appropriate to the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Work Locations: Office of Economic Development
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E11/92 R10/99