Economic Development Specialist II; SR

Economic Development Specialist II

This is a non-civil service limited-term position. All positions within the Office of the Mayor are appointed. The Economic Development Specialist II is assigned to the SR-22 salary range. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $5,369, SR-22-D to $7,644, SR-22-M, per month at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Participates in the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of economic development projects and programs to encourage the establishment of new businesses and industries or to support existing economic activities on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai;

conducts research and analyses on a wide variety of topics associated with economic development; prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and performs other duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from the Economic Development Specialist I in that the Economic Development Specialist II participates in the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of a wide variety of economic development projects and programs to encourage the establishment of new businesses and industries or to support existing economic activities on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai; whereas the Economic Development Specialist I assists higher level specialists by performing required research and preparing reports of findings and analyses of data, and developing preliminary drafts for assigned economic development projects.

Examples of duties include conducting studies and analyses of industries, products, and commodities; compiling and evaluating economic data; keeping abreast of current laws, regulations, and tax incentives; coordinating the development of feasibility studies; seeking potential funding sources; developing grant proposals; overseeing the implementation of economic development projects; planning, developing, and implementing projects and activities; coordinating the establishment of training and re-training programs;

creating publications and gathering and disseminating statistical data and information; participating in the development of the County's economic development goals, objectives, and strategies; and monitoring the work of consultants or supervising lower level staff hired for particular economic development projects.

Minimum Qualification Requirements include a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, public administration, economics, marketing, finance, agriculture, foreign trade, or a related field and three years of responsible work experience involving the compilation, examination, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and other data. Knowledge of principles, practices and theories of marketing and/or business administration;

research and statistical methods, techniques and procedures; economic resource materials and sources; governmental organization, programs, and functions as they relate to economic development and business; trends in state and local planning; report writing; public relations. Ability to plan, organize and execute statistical research projects; analyze data; develop and modify research methods and techniques; interpret research findings and conclusions to others;

prepare clear and concise written reports; communicate effectively orally; work effectively with others; recognize data trends and problems and interpret their significance; apply theories and principles of marketing and economic development. Selective Certification may be required for some positions.

Supplemental Information:
Please submit letter of interest with resume to Pili Nahooikaika, Administrative Officer ooikaikai.hi.us. Deadline:
Ongoing until needs are met. This posting does not accept online applications. Applications may be filed online at  Recruitment is administered in the County of Maui only. The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test:
All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. Personnel Services Email: personnel.services