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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.276 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV 20220505PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.276 Class Specifications for the Class: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV SR-24, BU-13 Duties Summary: Plans, organizes, conducts research, and prepares analyses to develop product promotional and industrial and energy conservation programs; makes recommendations on all mainland and foreign marketing, identifies and develops opportunities for the expansion of existing businesses and coordinates the promotion of new businesses; assists in the development of marketing organizations and participates in the promotion of effective relationships with retailers, wholesalers and others; and performs other duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from that of Economic Development Specialist III in that the Economic Development Specialist IV performs the most complex economic development activities by planning, organizing, developing, and conducting research and analyses for product promotional and industrial expansion programs on a wide variety of industries and/or products; whereas, the Economic Development Specialist III participates in the planning, coordinating, and evaluating of a wide variety of economic development programs to promote products of Kauai and to encourage the expansion of business and the attraction of new business to Kauai. This class is under the general direction of the Director of Economic Development and is delegated considerable independence in solving problems and in dealing with various representatives and officials of other agencies and organizations. 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). Plans, organizes, conducts research, and prepares analyses on a wide variety of products and commodities including economic studies and analyses of local products and industries and energy conservation programs to evaluate their economic potential and constraints, and to identify development strategies, the most effective methods of marketing local products and the sources of expertise and funds required; Recommends course of action to maximize development opportunities including new product lines, improvements in merchandising techniques, and energy conservation programs for the County; PART I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV 2 2.276 Produces comprehensive reports on investment opportunities and/or energy conservation activities; Works with groups of manufacturers, producers and assists them in establishing corporative of trade associations, determines their need for market and product development assistance, develops strategic marketing plans, and develops product promotion budgets; Plans and coordinates product promotion programs or large scale multi-industry or multi-product promotional campaigns; Initiates action to obtain consultants and governmental contract services as required; serves as departmental liaison in monitoring the contracts; Makes arrangements for facilities and other logistical details required in carrying out projects; Promotes cooperation and participation necessary to carry out projects among a variety of interested parties involved; Maintains a large background of information reflecting the history, growth, and potential for each assigned commodity, product, and/or industry; Advises corporative and trade association of marketing or operating opportunities including sources of investment and venture capital; Develops and coordinates programs to attract new and/or expand existing businesses including developing and promoting activities such as visitations to Kauai, development seminars, workshops or meetings, missions to the mainland or foreign countries, and trade shows; Keeps abreast of current laws, regulations, and tax incentives at local, national, and international levels to determine opportunities for employment and business in Kauai County; Participates in drafting legislative proposals dealing with various aspects of industry development and product promotion; Participates in reviewing bills and resolutions and drafting comments or testimony as required; May attend legislative hearing as a resource person; PART I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV 3 2.276 May participate in drafting new rules and regulations to implement new legislation or to· update existing rules and regulations; Meets with groups of interested parties to explain and promote the services of the program; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Principles and theories of marketing management including pricing, distribution and sales organization, advertising media and promotion, marketing research, and competitive relationships; general knowledge of business management principles, financing, and credit practices; general knowledge of trade restrictions and control; operations and structure of product promotion organizations; industrial and agricultural development techniques; advanced statistical research methods and techniques; sources of information on economic and business subjects; local and State economic trends; public relations; supportive governmental programs available to businesses. Ability to: Plan, organize and independently conduct complex research on business and economic subjects; apply theories and principles of marketing and industrial and agricultural development; identify marketing needs of various products and commodities and develop effective plans for the resolution of problems in the area; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively orally and written; maintain an awareness of mainland and foreign marketing conditions and trends, prepare comprehensive reports based on research findings. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV , which was approved on June 23, 1989 and amended on March 13, 1992 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 2.276 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV SR-24, 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 •four (4) 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. PART II ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV 5 2.276 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: PART II ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV 6 2.276 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 IV, which was approved on June 23, 1989, amended on March 13, 1992, and on June 16, 2020, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: May 5, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources