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City of San Antonio Senior Economic Development Research & Intelligence Specialist in United States
Senior Economic Development Research & Intelligence Specialist
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Senior Economic Development Research & Intelligence Specialist
Salary
$64,097.02 - $96,145.66 Annually
Location
78205, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Job Number
2024-01106
Department
Economic Development
Opening Date
03/27/2024
Closing Date
4/28/2024 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Description
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Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for performing professional level work planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing activities of the City's Economic Development Programs. The position maintains external economic dashboards, responds to city-wide and department data needs through internal databases, and performs duties related to a Salesforce System Administrator. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
100 W. Houston St. (City Tower) San Antonio, Texas 78205
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Essential Job Functions
Administers, promotes, coordinates, and markets economic incentive programs.
Stays current on the trends of industries which make up the local economy.
Coordinates marketing efforts with City staff, EDF, FTA, GKDC, Chambers, etc.
Develops and implements advertisement and promotional programs.
Develops and makes formal presentations to City Manager's Office, clients, boards, committees, etc.
Serves as City liaison or coordinator to boards and committees.
Prepares and maintains performance and statistical reports.
Assists new and expanding businesses with site development and financial assistance identification.
Coordinates activities related to outreach efforts to various Enterprise Community Zones.
Coordinates with various City departments regarding SBEDA policy and requirements for RFP/RFQ's.
Reviews architect and engineering interest statements for compliance with SBEDA policy.
Conducts program orientation, government seminars and training workshops informing businesses of procurement process.
Provides historical and pricing data and identifies bid matching opportunities in the government sector.
Administers the City of San Antonio's Tax Phase-In Program.
Promotes and coordinates the City's efforts in establishing San Antonio as an international logistics trade center.
Promotes the aviation industry to expand the role of the City's airports in trade and distribution.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in Administration, Procurement, Management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Experience with data tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, Lightcast, CoStar, fDiMarkets, Data Axle, Hoovers, or similar tools
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Power BI, Planner, Power Point
Applicant Information
If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Federal government contract process to include Federal packaging requirements, engineering drawing requirements, quality assurance, and market analysis.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, finance, and economics.
Knowledge of principles of marketing research and media relations.
Knowledge of bond laws and regulations.
Knowledge of Federal regulations related to loan and bond programs.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable City policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and program measures.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, external agencies, and the general public.
Ability to evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, and methods.
Ability to make presentations before public and private agencies, and other organizations.
Ability to assist in preparing in-depth comprehensive reports to Federal agencies.
Ability to prepare proposals for corporate funding and grant applications.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.