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The Position, under administrative direction, oversees the activities of the Health and Human Services Health and Wellness Division which includes Behavioral health, Substance use disorder and Public Health. Assures compliance of department activities with department goals and objectives, state and federal laws, and county policies and procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an assistant department director classification that assists in overseeing and directing and participates in all activities of the Health and Human Services Department including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the Director of Health and Human Services in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, County functions and activities, including the role of the Board of Supervisors, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include assisting in coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable to assist in accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives. This class is distinguished from the Director of Health and Human Services in that the Director has overall management and administrative responsibility for all Behavioral Health functions, programs, and activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Manages and directs the daily activities of the division through appropriate delegation, managerial support, and work supervision.
• Plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; directs the development of performance standards; approves promotions and terminations.
• Counsels, trains and coaches staff; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; identifies training needs and coordinates training for staff.
• Monitors operations and procedures; evaluates division and program issues, and recommends and implements solutions; develops and approves recommendations for improving the division’s operations and processes; assures that strategic goals are reached.
• Develops, evaluates and implements division goals, objectives, policies and procedures; develops systems and standards for program evaluation; assures division’s activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
• Analyzes trends, and evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; coordinates program planning and evaluation; coordinates protocols to effect integrated services with other programs, departments and agencies; responds to requests for information.
• Plans, develops, prepares, and monitors budget and expenditures for programs and services; assures that appropriate services are provided; coordinates information and assures effective communications between programs.
• Conducts research and strategic planning functions; analyzes trends and makes recommendations for staffing adjustments and personnel assignments; directs division projects including grants and capital projects.
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast division’s financial activity and financial position; reviews division’s financial status and revenue trends.
• Serves as information source and liaison between the division and various state and regional organizations and agencies; serves on committees, task forces and other groups.
• Meets regularly with Program Managers for program updates; analyzes and evaluates issues and proposals, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information; monitors compliance to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended.
• Develops and enhances cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies.
• Provides consultation and training to other organizations in the community on behavioral health, substance use, or public health issues; conducts presentations and training to county staff and the public to introduce and communicate the roles and functions of the health programs.
• Maintains expertise in field of service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
• Acts in the place of the Health and Human Services Director during Director’s absence or as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

THE COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATION

The City of Menlo Park is a thriving community with tree-lined neighborhoods, active commercial areas, excellent schools, spaces to enjoy the outdoors, and opportunities to engage in local activities. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west.

Menlo Park’s residents reflect a diverse range of backgrounds and interests who are actively engaged in community life. As home to numerous venture capital firms and neighbor to Stanford University, Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and innovations originating from Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as Meta, SRI International, Grail, Pacific Biosciences, Rosewood Hotel, and Exponent.

Incorporated in 1927, Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members are elected by district to four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The Mayor and Vice Mayor each serve one-year terms and are selected annually by the City Council in December. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of the City’s numerous Commissions and Committees. The City Manager appoints all executive and management level positions. City staff report to one of six departments: the City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works, which includes Menlo Park Municipal Water. Fire protection and sanitary services are provided by separate special districts. The City is supported by approximately 296 full-time equivalent employees with over 55 funds and a total expenditure budget of $216 million.

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THE DEPARTMENT

The Administrative Services Department plays a vital role in supporting the City’s day-to-day operations by delivering essential internal services. These include Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, which are crucial in ensuring the City is well equipped to succeed. Menlo Park recognizes the importance of fostering community trust, which is why the City is committed to maintaining transparent and dependable financial practices. The Finance Division oversees a wide range of responsibilities including budget development, general accounting, financial reporting and audits, payroll, tax and revenue collection, and business licensing.

VALUES

In the Administrative Services Department, we believe that it is our people and the power of teamwork that enables us to succeed, and how we get our work done is as important as getting the job done. The Department's values guide how we behave as a team each day, acting with:

• Humility – Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
• Emotional Intelligence – Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
• Passion – Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
• Integrity – Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Director, the Assistant Administrative Services Director is responsible for overseeing the Finance Division with 10 full-time staff and supporting citywide fiscal and budget operations. This role involves high-level coordination, analysis, and liaison work across City departments, divisions, and external agencies. This position requires deep expertise in financial management, public policy, and municipal operations, including knowledge of the roles of the City Council and the Finance and Audit Commission, exercising independent judgment in policy development and fiscal oversight. The Assistant Director’s daily duties include general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and business licensing, as well as long-term fiscal planning. This role is instrumental in achieving departmental and citywide goals, improving resource efficiency, and delivering high-quality customer service. Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning, managing, and overseeing the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Finance Division; areas of responsibility include general accounting, budget, payroll, treasury, business license, tax and revenue collection, and financial reporting.
• Directing and participating in the development of the City-wide operating and capital budget; working with departments to provide data and support for their budget development; monitoring departmental budget performance and making recommendations for adjustments as needed; and conducting ongoing analysis of the City's financial condition, reporting to, and advising, executive management on fiscal matters.
• Directing the preparation of, and participating in developing fiscal reports including monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), ensuring adherence to mandated rules, regulations and professional standards.
• Preparing and updating the five-year financial forecast and other long-term projections and plans.
• Participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommending appropriate service and staffing levels; recommending and administering policies and procedures.
• Developing and standardizing procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, servicing delivery methods, and procedures; assessing and monitoring workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending to management.
• Participating in the selection of, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; providing or coordinating staff training; working with employees on performance issues; implementing discipline and termination procedures.
• Developing and implementing adopted finance and budget services strategic plans, policies, and standards.
• Establishing and maintaining internal control procedures and ensuring that state and national standard accounting procedures are maintained.
• Communicating complex financial data in a clear, concise manner to a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Overseeing the treasury function, including managing the City’s investment portfolio, ensuring availability of City funds, and preparing investment reports with consultant assistance.
• Overseeing the City’s debt issuance and management policy.
• Overseeing the development of consultant requests for proposals and qualifications for professional services; evaluating proposals and recommending project award; developing, negotiating, and reviewing contract terms and amendments; ensuring contractor compliance with City and department standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; analyzing and resolving complex problems that may arise.
• Providing highly complex staff assistance to the Administrative Services Director; conducting a variety of organizational and operational studies, special projects, and investigations; preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presenting reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Attending and participating in professional group meetings; staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the financial field; monitoring changes in regulations that may affect business systems operations; implementing policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receiving, investigating, and responding to difficult and sensitive problems and inquiring in a professional manner; identifying and reporting findings and taking necessary corrective action.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a motivated team player to provide analytical, technical assistance, planning, and project-level support to administer and enforce the City’s Cross Connection Control Program.  Additional responsibilities may include assistance with regulation tracking and reporting, and provide a variety of other programmatic support related to the City’s drinking water and pretreatment (wastewater) programs.

Under the direction of the Water Quality Supervisor in the Environmental Compliance Division, the Assistant/Associate Environmental Compliance Analyst (Analyst) plays a critical role in protecting the City’s drinking water supply. This position is primarily responsible for developing and administering the City’s Cross Connection Control Program while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

We are seeking a collaborative self-starter to handle a range of responsibilities with competence and professionalism. The Analyst should demonstrate discretion and independent judgment, possess strong organizational skills, and have a proven ability to meet strict deadlines. The role requires handling sensitive issues with care and having excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working with the public, regulators, other City departments and other municipal agencies.

With additional experience, the Analyst may also provide analytic, technical, programmatic, and administrative support to a broader range of responsibilities within the Environmental Compliance Division, including other drinking water-related regulations, stormwater quality compliance and wastewater pretreatment.

The position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Analyst level, depending on relevant prior education and work experience.

Highlights of this position

• Work in a dynamic environment with a great team of public works professionals working toward meaningful City goals
• Utilize a diverse set of skills: organization, technological, creativity, communication, collaboration, and leadership.
• Lead efforts to implement changes and overcome challenges to meet new requirements
• Opportunity to expand your skills and grow within our organization.

Primary responsibilities:   

• Implementing the City’s Cross Connection Control program and assist with the day-to-day operations and activities of the Environmental Compliance Division
• Conduct Cross Connection Control program field inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential facilities for Hazard Assessments
• Maintain, review and update related databases
• Review construction and plumbing plans for compliance; identify potential contamination risks
•  Enforce corrective actions with residents, business owners, and stakeholders
• Analyze and provide recommendations for updates to program-related municipal code
• Serve as a liaison to regulatory agencies and internal departments
• Keep current with evolving regulations and industry best practices
• Prepare and present technical staff reports for the Public Works Department, City Council, and other stakeholders
• Analyze and interpret data to determine operational needs, identify solutions to address problems, and provide recommendations
• Assist in developing, negotiating, and monitoring assigned contracts and agreements with service providers; ensure work complies with contracts and agreements and are within budget
• Assist in the planning and coordination of projects from start to finish and ensure efficient management of multiple project plans to meet deadlines
• Work independently and as a valuable team player on special projects by organizing, researching and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules
• Coordinate meetings and events, including community outreach
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Environmental Compliance Division related to Drinking Water and Wastewater Pre-Treatment programs.
• Inspect and certify backflow prevention devices

Field Work/Inspections: Throughout the City of Thousand Oaks

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity!  We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to perform a wide range of office and administrative support functions. The ideal candidate will be a team player, a self-starter, and take a proactive and solution-oriented approach in support of day-to-day department operations. 

We have an immediate opening for an Administrative Specialist position in the Public Works Department.  This position, which requires strong customer service and multi-tasking skills, will work a 9/80 schedule.

Primary responsibilities:

• Performs a wide variety of complex, sensitive, highly responsible, and confidential office administrative, secretarial, advanced clerical, and support functions
• Creates, formats, proofreads, and edits a variety of departmental documents and correspondence, such as reports, memoranda, letters, technical materials, agreements/contracts, change orders, task orders, and amendments
• Organizes and maintains accurate and up-to-date records and files in accordance with the City’s records management program
• Maintains calendars and meeting schedules, coordinates travel logistics, and processes and reconciles credit card transactions and expense reports
• Serves as liaison between the department and the public, City staff, other City agencies, and outside groups
• Maintains content on department webpage
• Participates in the collection, compilation, and analysis of information from various sources on a variety of topics, e.g., vendor quotes, certificates of insurance, etc.
• Provides general administrative and office support for the department, including processing invoices for payment, preparing pay requests, assisting with employee time-keeping submissions and records, handling petty cash, ordering office supplies, preparing meeting materials, room reservations, and set up as needed
• Communicates with and responds to customer questions and inquiries in person, via e-mail, telephone, and the City's web-based communication system

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

Regular, Full-Time Employment Opportunity

This position opens on August 6, 2025, and the final filing date is August 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 75 qualified applicants, whichever is first.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future Administrative Analyst vacancies in other Departments throughout the City.

The current vacancy in the Information Technology Department. This position is assigned in the Administration, Fiscal and Performance Management Division, reporting to the IT Admin, Fiscal and Performance Manager. The incumbent will perform professional analysis, administrative support, and conduct research including statistical analysis of the results.  They will be responsible to assist with budget development and management, track and oversee the purchasing process, and manage the department's equipment replacement schedules as well as miscellaneous other management duties as assigned

Benefits:

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension

Retiree medical benefit

11 paid Holidays, plus 30 hours* of Floating Holidays (*Prorated based on date of hire)

Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Potential for hybrid schedule after 6-month period

Onsite gym

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Wednesday, August 6, 2025and final filing date is Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:00 PM or after receiving 75 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $47.43 - $60.53 Hourly

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The position is a supervisory class that performs and oversees work that is difficult and complex. The position exercises direct supervision to workers in the maintenance workerseries.  The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development, recommendation, and implementation of the Town’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and works extensively with Public Works and Parks and Recreation staff, other Town employees, various public/private organizations, and the general public. The person in this position performs maintenance work in addition to supervision. Cross departmental collaboration between the Public Works and Parks maintenance function is required, to ensure service continuity, emergency response, and project completion.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Attends meetings at various sites within and away from the Town.

Work on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Incumbents must be willing to work extended hours and be called back in emergencies.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is conducted in an office setting and in the field on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise assigned services and activities related to:
  • Streets, right-of-ways, street medians, storm drain maintenance, stormwater pollution prevention, streetlight maintenance, major park facility repairs, Town buildings, and capital improvement projects and other assigned public works functional areas.
  • Parks, landscaped public areas, recreational amenities, minor park facility maintenance, open space amenities, capital improvement projects and other assigned parks functional areas.​​​​​​​
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned areas; assign work activities and projects; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; investigate problems and recommend and implement discipline. 
• Order and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Provide recommendations on staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for public works and parks maintenance activities.
• Serve as liaison for the operations and maintenance function with other Town departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Establish, ensure compliance, and enforce safety requirements; coordinate and participate in safety training for staff.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Serve in various emergency response roles as required.
• Assist in the implementation and reporting of contractual agreements in compliance with state and regional regulations, and local policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee contracts for quality work and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors concerning public works and parks projects.
• Assist and coordinate work of various community groups,such as volunteers, or scouts.
• Coordinate with and support Public Works or Parks operations when workload, staffing, or Town priorities require cross-assistance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

*The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.*

The City of Patterson is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant who is a high energy professional with a pleasant demeanor to provide a variety of responsible high level administrative support to the City Manager and the Director of Human Resources. The position requires excellent prioritization skills, organizational skills, good judgement, the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and provide excellent customer service to City employees, officials, and the public.

The position performs highly responsible, complex general and specialized administrative and clerical duties.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives general supervision from and reports directly to the General Manager and his/her
designated representative.

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES

• Composes correspondence independently or as directed; prepares letters, reports and other finished copy from rough draft and marginal notes; reviews, formats, and edits general correspondence for the General Manager, Finance Officer, Claims Administrator, and other personnel, ensuring proper formatting, grammar, and punctuation.
• Attends Board of Directors meetings, takes and transcribes minutes. Prepares meeting agendas and Board packets. Posts meeting notices, agendas and minutes to various locations and website.
• Coordinates and schedules a variety of meetings and other events/activities, tracks number of attendees, coordinates site locations, and arranges for necessary supplies and refreshments.
• Maintains and updates a variety of agency files, records, lists, and databases. Enters data/information into Risk Management Information System, to maintain and update data/information. Generates a variety of reports from database system(s). Scans and files documents into an electronic data warehouse.
• Receives, opens, time stamps, and distributes incoming mail.
• Receives and reviews invoices, identifies appropriate general ledger code, enters information into system, generates checks for payment of invoices, obtains necessary signatures, and mails payment to vendors.
• Answers multi-line telephone, screens callers/customers, responds to questions and provides general information regarding. Refers callers/customers to the proper individual for handling when appropriate.
• Monitors, maintains, and updates information on the Authority’s external website and intranet. Ensures that information is accurate and current and provides feedback and updated information to the webmaster.
• Gathers and compiles data and information for general purposes and/or special reports or projects such as the annual report; contacts other divisions, employees, agencies, and individuals for additional material, as necessary.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, including copiers, scanners, fax machines, computers, and printers.
• Provides administrative support to the General Manager, Finance Officer, Claims Administrator, and other staff, as necessary. Maintains calendars, schedules appointments/conference rooms, screens appointments and/or refers to appropriate sources to organize and coordinate staff appointments.
• Designs and creates a variety of brochures, flyers, newsletters, forms, and/or training materials utilizing graphics/publishing software.

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The City of Menlo Park is a great place to work! We are now accepting applications for temporary Program Assistant - Community Services. 

Temporary program assistants support a wide variety of programs including recreation centers, gymnasium and sports, youth camps, administrative offices, and senior center programs. This is an exceptional job opportunity for enthusiastic and skilled applicants to join the City of Menlo Park team and work with an outstanding local government.

The City of Menlo Park currently has temporary program assistant positions available in multiple divisions of the Library and Community Services Department.

The City of Menlo Park currently has part time Program Assistant job openings in the following areas:

• Food preparation (sous chef) and inventory
• Programs for active older adults
• Recreation center programs 
• Gymnasium/sports programs 
• Special Events
• After school programs

The Department

The Library and Community Services department is responsible for providing excellent customer service through recreational, educational, and cultural programs for children, adults and seniors. Our facilities include 221 acres of parkland distributed among 13 parks, two libraries, two community centers, two public pools, three childcare centers, two gymnasiums, and one gymnastics center. Included in the parks and recreation areas are tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, soccer fields, a skate park, shared use of a performing arts center and open space.  The City of Menlo Park is preparing to open a state-of-the-art new facility that will incorporate a community center, gymnasium, aquatics center, senior center, youth center, and branch library in 2024.

Join Our Team as an Economic Development Specialist!

Are you passionate about fostering community growth and supporting local businesses? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to perform a variety of analytical and project management duties in support of economic development initiatives. In this role, you will help implement and administer key programs, assist with public and private development projects, and provide valuable insights through trend analysis and policy recommendations. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of our local economy, we invite you to apply!

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Economic Development Specialist is an entry-level class. Employees may have only limited or no direct related work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Economic Development and Communications Specialist. May exercise technical and functional supervision over administrative support personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to the following)

• Prepares responses, proposals and presentations for Requests for Information and provides responsible, professional analytical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of economic development programs.
• Develops short- and long-range economic development plans; gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Coordinates and participates in the review of City projects, project plans, and discussions.
• Helps maintain a comprehensive inventory of available buildings and sites in the community for economic development purposes and distributes to perspective economic development clientele as requested.
• Assists with marketing plans for attraction, retention and expansion of businesses.
• Recommends and investigates ways to obtain grants, loans and other procurement of funds for the development of business; works on financial statements.
• Serves as a liaison between the local government and the chamber of commerce, merchants’ associations, economic development districts, redevelopment agencies and other public, private or nonprofit groups and associations interested in economic development.
• Monitors local, state and Federal legislations and regulations relating to economic development; reports findings, trends and recommendations to supervisor.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Additionally, the incumbent in this position may work in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (The following are a representative sample of the KSAs necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of business and economic development; methods and programs for financing; grant administration and writing; principles and practices of planning programs and processes; marketing and public relation techniques; municipal zoning and infrastructure; advertising layout and design; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; basic principles of mathematics; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skill to: Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.

Ability to: Participate in a variety of tasks relating to economic development; make public presentations; prepare and package applications and requests for economic development financial assistance; develop financing methods and programs; implement, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.