COLUMBUS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Grade 81, Status - Exempt
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs professional level administrative work in directing economic and industrial development programs within the County.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for encouraging the expansion of existing industries and the establishment of new industries in the County. Work includes making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning land use planning, capital improvement for the County, and business and industrial expansion. Work also involves assisting industrial firms with specific requests for information relating to the suitability of the County for various types of manufacturing or other facilities furnishing employment. The employee also maintains a database on County resources and supplies information for state or federal funds to aid the County. Considerable independent judgement and initiative are required in the performance of duties. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated in terms of effectiveness of assisting and attracting industry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners concerning capital improvements for the County, expansion and attraction of business and industry
Receives inquiries from business firms, manufacturers and others interested in establishing or expanding industry in the county; arranges tours of County facilities and shows real estate available for industrial use
Ensures most current data is available on labor supply, transportation, utilities, machinery, financing, and other topics needed for the establishment of a new industry
Serves as coordinator for community economic development committees; obtains options on land throughout the County as possible industrial sites.
Oversees the collection of demographic, geographical, economic and other related data about the County; prepares technical reports, brochures and special presentations to be used in publicizing the advantages of locating in the County or for presentation to a firm expressing interest in the County.
Confers with official representatives of county and non-county firms and explains the advantages of locating new or expanded facilities in the County
Compiles information for use in grant applications for federal or state funds
Performs other related work as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in business solicitation or industrial promotion
Considerable knowledge of the available resources of the County
Working knowledge of general management and business organization principles and practices
Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in establishing, applying and interpreting policies and procedures
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret industrial and economic data and to make sound recommendations from the information
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business and industrial representatives, and the general public
Must have sufficient computer skills and be able to provide professional presentations for clients and other audiences
Serves under the Board of Directors appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
Must have extensive knowledge of working with volunteer groups
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four-year college or university with course work in planning, economics or a specialty area related to economic and industrial development ideally five (5) or more years of experience in planning, industrial development and/ or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
COLUMBUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
POSITION: County Social Services Director
CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2010
SALARY: $49,842 - $101,997
POSITION #: 147-16-451
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Thorough knowledge of the legal and philosophical basis for public welfare programs. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of social work. Thorough knowledge of management principles, techniques, and practices. Knowledge of the agency’s organization, operation and objectives and applicable Federal and State Laws, rules and regulations. Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility; and develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and with Federal, State and local officials.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS- Master’s degree in social work and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services; or Bachelor’s degree in social work and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, one of which must have been in Social Services; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, two of which must have been in Social Services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The successful candidate will manage a variety of optional and required programs
in a county with a population of approximately 54, 212 and an agency which employs 141 employees; will serve as the executive officer of the County Board of Social Services and act as its secretary. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Columbus County.
*****ALL APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE TRANSCRIPTS ATTACHED********
FINAL APPLICANTS SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
Columbus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
(Previous applicants do not need to re-apply)
Please Submit State Application (PD-107) to:
Michael Lewis, Board Chairman
Columbus County Department of Social Services
40 Government Complex Road
Whiteville, NC 28472
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