HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.270 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II 20220505PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
2.270
Class Specifications for the Class:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
SR-20, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Assists in the coordination of moderately complex economic development projects;
conducts fact finding analyses; prepares reports of findings and conclusions and economic
development recommendations; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for assisting higher level specialists by
performing moderately complex research and analyses of economic factors and conditions
relative to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within the
County of Kauai. The work involves independently carrying out required research studies of
moderate difficulty and complexity and preparing reports of findings and analyses of data,
and developing preliminary drafts for assigned economic development projects.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Selects reference sources and determines proper approaches and methods to obtain
necessary data;
Gathers and compiles data needed for economic development program activities;
Drafts reports of findings and recommendations;
Assists prospective businessmen, farmers, manufacturers, etc., by assembling and
supplying them with data on financial aid, natural resources, rules, regulations and
laws;
Collects and maintains data on pricing, distribution, advertising, shipping and storage
of various commodities and services;
Conducts special studies to enhance economic development and diversification;
Assists higher level specialists in the conduct of studies and analyses pertaining to
economic development and other related activities;
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Prepares reports and correspondence; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Principles, concepts, practices and methods of marketing and business
administration; research and statistical methods, techniques and procedures; economic
resource materials and sources; governmental organization and functions; trends in state
and local planning; report writing; public relations.
Ability to:
Analyze facts and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and plans in
conformance with the objectives of the County’s economic development program; recognize
data trends and problems and interpret their significance; establish and maintain effective
relationship with others; express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST II, which was approved on April 18, 1980 and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved:
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
2.270
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
SR-20, BU-13
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public
administration or a related field pertinent to the department's program and activities; and
•two (2) years of professional work experience involving the compilation, examination,
analysis and interpretation of statistical and other data.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in business or public administration or a related
field or education credits in business or public administration or a related field can be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits specific to business or public
administration or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited
community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6
months).
A master’s degree or PhD in business or public administration or a related field may be
substituted for the education requirement.
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A.Successful completion of semester credits specific in business or public
administration or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree
from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the
specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B.A Master’s degree in business or public administration or a related field from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized
work experience requirement.
C.A Doctorate’s degree in business or public administration or a related field from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized
work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
The following may be substituted for experience:
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Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST II, which was approved on April 18, 1980, amended on June 16, 2020, and is to
be substituted for that specification.
Approved: May 5, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources