Community and Economic Development Department - Economic Development Supervisor

Economic Development Director

Coordinate with the CED Director, develop and implement systems and policies, and determine procedures for economic development staff. Oversees professional economic development duties that require considerable breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise within the areas of community development, economic development, business lending and grant writing and administration.

Performs position duties in a manner that promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully. Engages in effective team participation through a willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associations. Develops good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in accomplishing group projects and in identifying and resolving problems in a constructive manner.

Demonstrates openness to constructive feedback and suggestions to strengthen work performance. Contributes to a positive, respectful, and productive work atmosphere. Regular attendance is required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services. This position is a mandatory reporter according to statutory requirements.

• Selects, trains, and supervises economic development staff and monitors their day-to-day assignments and workload
• Oversees/Conducts economic development support for city agreements.
• Collaborates with department Staff to help develop program capacity
• Seeks opportunities to grow the economic development team to meet economic development, business lending, project management and planning needs of member agencies and the Cascades West region.
• Leads the Cascades West Economic Development District (CWEDD) staffing and delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Develops and manages project work programs and project budgets.
• Oversees the preparation and administration of federal and state grant applications.
• Advises local governments, groups, and committees regarding departmental programs and economic development matters.
• Coordinates and/or executes specific projects in the areas of grant services, business lending, community development and economic development.
• Represents the Community and Economic Development Department and the agency in interactions with federal, state, and regional agencies, local governments, and others.

• Oversees and leads Special Projects as assigned
• Makes presentations to local communities, organizations, and others.
• Completes program and project feasibility research as warranted.
• Conducts and facilitates regular staff meetings.
• Coordinates intern projects as applicable.
• Provides support to the CED Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the CED Director.

Work is generally performed in an office environment with routine computer and telephone usage. The position requires sitting and typing for long periods of time. The position may require attendance at occasional evening meetings. Travel throughout the three-county area is required in order to meet with member jurisdictions, State and Federal partners and regional stakeholders.

Receives general supervision from the CED Director.

Provides supervision to and evaluation of economic development staff as assigned.

Graduation from a four-year college or university in, public or business administration, economics, or a field related to job duties. At least two (2) years of supervisory experience or experience working in a lead capacity is desirable, or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job required.

Experience must have provided a thorough knowledge of federal and state grant programs, Oregon land use planning laws and issues business lending programs and community and economic development techniques.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant programs, land use planning principles and practices, business lending, and community and economic development principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to identify emerging issues, anticipate client needs, and initiate appropriate action to accomplish program objectives and ensure project success.
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically and to coordinate the efforts of multiple parties.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports, agendas, and letters.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet preparation, database development and management, and electronic…