Recruitment #18-0270-01
Date Opened | 10/12/2018 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 11/5/2018 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $39.90 - $61.15/hour; $82,992.00 - $127,192.00/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Sam Gee |
Department | County Administrator |
Work Location |
Oakland
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Background
The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) is a cross-sector membership organization with 28+ years of high-level leadership and collaborative history serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. East Bay EDA has over 145 active organization members, including 27 cities/towns.
As a regional economic development organization recognized by the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development, East Bay EDA represents a broad network of resources, information and services that connects business, government, special district and nonprofit leaders to enhance economic development and quality of life assets.
East Bay EDA provides research, analysis, support and direct business services with guidance from its Economic Development Directors’ Council, composed of economic development representatives from member cities/towns, local Workforce Development Boards, county unincorporated areas, and Small Business Development Centers. East Bay EDA also provides professional development training opportunities for its counties and member cities/towns representatives.
Governance & Work Focus
East Bay EDA is governed by a group of high-level, cross sector leaders, its Executive Committee, with members including:
• Appointees from the East Bay Boards of Supervisors
• Appointees from the East Bay Mayors’ Conferences
• Appointees from County and City Manager Groups
• Appointees from the Economic Development Directors’ Council
• Appointee from the Alameda County Special District’s Association
• “C” and “E” level business representatives, across industries
• Labor representative
• Small business representatives
• K-12 and post-secondary education representatives
• Environmental stewardship representative
• Research laboratory representative
• Utilities representative
• Regional philanthropic and nonprofit representatives
East Bay EDA’s strategic work plan is developed from the goals and metrics identified by its Leadership Committees. These Committees focus on the areas of:
• Business Development & Resources
• Regional Economic Development Opportunities & Challenges
• International Trade & Investment
• Land Use and Infrastructure Maintenance & Needs
• Legislation & Advocacy that Promote Economic Development and Quality of Life
• Regional Marketing & Communications
• STEM Education Leading to Sustainable Employment & Careers
• Membership Engagement
About the Position
The Economic Development Analyst II is a senior level team member who is expected to perform work in support of East Bay EDA’s priorities with minimum supervision and considerable independent judgment. The incumbent is expected to be a self-starter and to use creativity and resourcefulness in carrying out tasks. The incumbent is expected to help develop and accomplish goals in assigned areas and strengthen relationships with members and organizational partners. The Incumbent is expected to serve as the support lead for select Leadership Committees and may manage special projects or signature events.
The incumbent is expected to have the skill set to utilize data platforms for research and analysis purposes, and may use the following:
• Federal and state available data, including labor statistics
• Chmura
• CoStar
• EconoVue
• Emsi
• IMPLAN
• Infogroup
The incumbent is responsible for creating and finalizing reports, communications and information packets for the organization. Excellent organization, writing and editing skills and some design skills are necessary to perform this work. Because the work of East Bay EDA is multi-faceted with many audiences, planned work is often augmented by other time-sensitive opportunities for economic development and regional marketing advancement. The incumbent must be able to frequently multi-task and re-prioritize.
The incumbent is not expected to have high level expertise in all the desired areas of skills and experience, and will be supported by other team members, leadership and external partners.
East Bay EDA’s team has been able to perform its work effectively and reach outstanding achievements through the leveraging of knowledge, networks and resources from its members and partners.
Ideal Areas of Desired Skills & Experience
• Experience working in diverse sectors: business, government, nonprofit, special district
• Experience working in complex environments, requiring frequent multi-tasking
• Strong written and oral communication skills, appropriate to diverse sectors
• Experience with regional micro/macro economics
• Work with international business development and/or investment work
• Experience in conducting input/output analysis
• Familiarity with marketing software
• Experience in writing reports and/or articles and editing skills for publications
• Event planning and management experience
• Fundraising experience
• Board/Committee support and note taking experience
• Project/program management
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Presentation skills and public speaking experience
• Familiarity with data platforms
About the Work Environment
Although originally an advisory committee to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, East Bay EDA now has its own 501 (c) 3 status and serves both East Bay counties, while maintaining a fiscal and management relationship with Alameda County.
The work of East Bay EDA is approached through a cross-sector lens, in reference to its initial work and the belief that a diverse strategy is more inclusive, thoughtful and sustainable. East Bay EDA uses processes and procedures that guide its fiscal management, personnel system and governance, however it works in an entrepreneurial environment, mindful of innovation and the creative use of resources to increase capacity and impact.
East Bay EDA’s work often expands beyond the traditional work week schedule, and participating in early morning and evening events, conferences and trade shows at the Economic Development Analyst II level is not infrequent.
The Economic Development Analyst II is expected to work as a supportive part of the East Bay EDA team, providing assistance to others as needed, sharing knowledge, and providing training in specific skills sets, as appropriate. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate professionalism and respect towards team members, East Bay EDA leadership and organizational members, leading to the development of trustful relationships and a strong sense of dependability.
All team members of East Bay EDA are expected to embrace continuous learning and develop from experiences and constructive feedback. Professional development opportunities are made available and built into the East Bay EDA budget. Professional pro bono mentors are also identified for team members to enhance professional and personal goal development.
Typical Responsibilities of the Economic Development Analyst II Position
• Acts as lead support for 2-4 Leadership Committees, plans meeting agendas, secures subject matter experts for education panels, researches and identifies supporting information and documents, takes meeting notes, and prepares Leadership Committee Chair/Co-Chairs for conducting meetings and follow-up.
• Researches, analyzes and secures economic data and newsworthy articles for quarterly e-newsletters and website postings for members and partners.
• Manages relationship with economic development consultant in preparation of East Bay EDA’s annual East Bay Economic Outlook report, including identification of key content areas, coordination of editing activity, and adherence to report development timetables.
• Prepares information for trade shows, investors, conferences, site selection requests, international delegations, mayoral presentations and business meetings.
• Prepares presentations for Mayors’ Conferences, League of California Cities, local chambers, local economic development commissions, local leadership training programs and other entities requiring information on the economic state of the region, counties, sub-regions and/or cities.
• Participates in representing East Bay EDA as a presenter, active member of local advisory boards, active member of industry-specific advisory committees, or regional committee member.
• Assists the Executive Director in proposal writing and evaluation reports for support funds from government, philanthropic and corporate resources.
• Manages East Bay EDA signature events related to regional marketing, the promotion of STEM education, international trade and investment, and business development.
• Assists the Executive Director with tasks related to supporting East Bay EDA’s Executive Committee and its Officers.
• Assists the Executive Director with budget planning, revenue and expenditure tracking, and revenue acquisition as needed
Economic Development Analyst II:
Either I
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Economic Development Analyst I in the Alameda County classified service.
Or II
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a related field of economics or city regional planning preferred. The completion of a Basic Economic Development Course (or other courses of similar content and depth) and attendance at least one CALED Annual Conferences (or other courses of similar content and depth.
Or III
The equivalent of three years of progressively responsible full-time professional level experience in economic or community development, program administration, research or a closely related field; a Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
And
A recommendation for selection by an Independent Review Board that conducts an oral and written examination will be required of all candidates.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Deadline for Filing: |
Monday, November 5, 2018 |
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: |
November 9, 2018 |
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: |
November 12, 2018 |
Oral Examination: |
November 30, 2018 |
*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
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Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their
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Sam Gee, Human Resources Division Manager
Human Resource Services Department, County of Alameda
510-267-9492
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer