Posting Date

02/18/25

Application Deadline

03/02/25

Pay Range

$100,00 - $153,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Manager

About the Position

The Economic Development Officer coordinates a variety of activities and projects to accomplish broad economic development goals for Maricopa County. The Economic Development Officer involves developing long-term strategic plans for Maricopa County economic development, analyzing problems and issues, and liaising with representatives of various citizen groups and private and public agencies. This role is responsible for ensuring Maricopa County is a premier economic development partner for business and government agencies in Arizona.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County our mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on economic development with a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff’s unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision by working collaboratively, innovatively, and effectively while being fiscally responsible.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Four years of experience working in economic development management or a related field and administering the implementation of development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience in public and social services program planning, administration, budgeting, and finance
• Working knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies of various government agencies and their effect on businesses and community services
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Job Contributions

• Coordinates and develops economic development initiatives for Maricopa County and regularly reports on economic development projects
• Collaborates with Elected Officials and other County Executives in implementing economic development initiatives and strategic priorities
• Liaises with economic development organizations that Maricopa County partners with or is a member of
• Liaises with the state, cities and towns on relevant economic development projects, initiatives, or development strategies
• Coordinates with internal county departments on permitting and regulatory compliance requirements related to county and/or partner economic development projects
• Meets and works with citizen committees, special interest groups, non-profit organizations, and neighborhood groups concerning economic development issues and the status of programs
• Leads and conducts studies and projects related to administrative and operational concerns
• Coordinates and provides significant input into developing and implementing goals, objectives, and policies for multiple administrative functions
• Develops and implements long-range strategic goals and objectives
• Evaluates the effectiveness of service delivery and develops more efficient methods to increase and improve it
• Ensures that functions and/or programs comply with contracts, funding, etc.
• Participates in identifying, developing, and monitoring economic development opportunities in the County’s strategic plans

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office environment.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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