DEFINITION

Performs highly responsible professional work in promoting industrial and economic development for the Department of Economic Development; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Advises the Department Director and Governor's Office on issues and strategies related to attracting and stimulating new investments in Iowa; responds to employment needs of work force development through vocational education and training programs.

Develops long-term strategies and programs to identify and foster business opportunities and to increase the skills of the Iowa workforce.

Maintains regular contact with businesses, public and private development organizations and government agencies to identify specific opportunities.

Prepares comprehensive reports and summarizes activities, findings, and factors which influence businesses to locate in Iowa.

Provides corporate and public officials with specific data on existing businesses, labor, work training, vocational education, transportation, utilities and other factors.

Handles the most difficult and complicated projects, usually representing large investments.

Organizes task forces and working groups as needed to handle highly complex projects.

Monitors federal and state policies and programs relating to economic development, vocational education, employment and training to analyze their impact on the agency.

Provides written, oral and visual presentations to communities and organizations in the delivery of programs.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of business management and organization principles and practices.

Knowledge of vocational education, employment and training systems.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, agency regulations and policies.

Knowledge of current trade, industrial, financial, employment, and training literature.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and terminology of money, banking, and bank lending practices.

Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations.

Ability to forecast, plan and implement program adjustments as required by changing conditions.

Ability to develop programs that respond to changing work force requirements.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest and unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major coursework in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, journalism, or marketing and experience equal to five years of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them or compiling and evaluating historical, economic, business, financial programs or program data;

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above specialized experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.

NOTE:

Employees will be required to travel. Some positions may require employees to furnish their own means of transportation in order to conduct state business.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Apply directly to the Department of Economic Development.

Effective Date: 7/93 DA