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Hiring Agency:

Economic Development - Agency 72



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$27.140



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010916 Economic Development Manager (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-14-2024



Job Description:

Under administrative direction, the Economic Development Manager will work as part of the Department's Incentives Division to implement and administer various incentive programs, including but not limited to, the Good Life Transformational Projects Act, Youth Outdoor Education Innovation Fund, Panhandle Improvement Project, and the Municipality Infrastructure Assistance Act. The Economic Development Manager will develop and implement program guidelines, application processes, review criteria, standard operating procedures, internal controls, quality assurance and improvement metrics, operate in a public-facing capacity to market, promote, and administer incentive programs.


Look at what we have to offer!


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!



Job Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to: Trains staff in the policies and procedures of development activity to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of the employees through exposure to job knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work in accordance with established performance standards. Plans, assigns, and directs the work activities of consultant staff to facilitate the attainment of the unit's work goals to ensure the consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards, and to facilitate coordination of the unit supervised with the activities of other staff members within the Division. Analyzes records and reports on the status of projects to evaluate staff's progress; implements necessary actions to ensure the goals and objectives of each project are attained. Discusses policies and procedures to provide operational guidelines for the accomplishment of project assignments and instructs consultants on how to handle matters when existing policies, procedures, or guidelines do not cover the situation; obtains pertinent information when an issue requires expertise to provide conclusive answers. Designs plans for development of communities, non-profits and public authorities within the State, working in concert with local regional state professionals and government officials. Confers with and advises local regional state professionals on how to establish a public/private group sector partnership to produce, finance and development activities. Gives and receives information requiring considerable judgment and authority regarding current and specific business of the work unit, by various means including spoken and written communication and direct contact. Reviews proposed projects and determines financial and programmatic feasibility of the project, including identifying appropriate sources of financing and the means to access financial resources. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.



Requirements / Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in economics, business, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing or related field AND three years related experience. Experience in a related field may substitute for education on a year for year basis.



Other: This position requires some travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:



Knowledge of: Federal and State government and loan and grants programs; Nebraska and its local State governmental operations and economy; finance principles and practices; the organizational structure, functions, policies, and standards of the agency and of the operations; the organizational structure, functional relationship, and administrative processes of the executive and legislative branches of state government; the federal and state laws and administrative regulations that govern agency operations and federal and state funding programs; principles and techniques of supervision.


Ability to: apply the principles of fiscal management; manage funds and provide financial recommendations; organize and present facts and opinions orally and in writing to exchange information and ideas and to promote needs, plans, and objectives; analyze data and draw conclusions; prepare administrative evaluation reports and recommendations; plan, direct, guide and evaluate the work of others; establish short-term goals; coordinate administrative/program operations and activities; assess staff progress toward achievement of program objectives and adherence with program standards.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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