DIRECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Code: 01573 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, is responsible for the planning, organization, development and supervision of an Economic Development Program; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Develops a comprehensive plan to establish and foster economic self-help programs in a locality to foster the establishment and organization of small business enterprising; supervises the organization of block associations and provides technical assistance to enterprises until they become self-sustaining. Provides talks to various religious, civic, and block associations to explain the purposes of the Economic Development Program. Formulates and is responsible for budgetary expenditures. Provides assignments and instruction to staff and supervises their work performance. Maintains records and files. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the problems and procedures involved in the establishment, promotion, and supervision of various self-help small business enterprises. Knowledge of the procedures required to deal with members of a community organization to elicit required information. Knowledge of the functions and scope of various public and private agencies that will assist community associations in organizing small business enterprises. Knowledge of individual and community economic problems. Ability to organize and administer small business enterprises for the purpose of economic self-help and development in a community. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to plan and execute cooperative agreements between the community and officials of the Economic Development Program. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other involved in the work of the unit. Ability to speak clearly before interested groups concerning the objectives of the Economic Development Program. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and supervise their work performance. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Ten (10) years of professional experience in the administration or organization of small business enterpriseos f various types. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.