Under direction, is responsible for the planning, organization, development and
supervision of an Economic Development Program; does related work as
required.
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.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.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
degree.
NOTE:
Applicants who do not possess the required education may
substitute additional experience as indicated on a year for year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
Six (6) years of experience in the administration or organization of small
business enterprises of various types.
LICENSE
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if
the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to
perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE 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.
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