Economic Development Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration, marketing, economics or closely related field which will provide knowledge of the principals, practices and administration of municipal economic growth.
• Three to five years of full-time progressively complex related work experience directly involved in data analysis and research projects for economic development, redevelopment, real estate, marketing or related area.
• GIS (Geographical Information Systems) experience preferred. Private sector business experience preferred. 

Equivalency: Six years of progressively complex related work experience directly involved in data analysis and research projects for economic development, redevelopment, real estate, marketing or related area may be substituted for the education and experience required above. 

 Licenses and Certification

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame. 

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%)
4. Pre-Employment Screening –Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete
5. Selection/Offers

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Matthew Bulavsky, Talent Acquisition Partner, BulavskyM@cityofnorthlasvegas.com