Economic Development Program Manager

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$107,497 - $137,148•Onsite

About The Position

The Economic Development Program Manager will lead the development and implementation of Washington County’s Economic Development Program. Responsibilities include managing the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program, overseeing Strategic Investment Plan agreements, and distributing County-allocated funds to partner organizations that support the County’s economic development goals. The role also provides economic development technical support to Washington County’s small cities and convenes economic development professionals from all cities within the County. This position is represented by the Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) labor organization.

Requirements

Master's Degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, social sciences, an applied research-related field, or other related field (Finance, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, Communication, Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Economics, and Community Development are considered to be related to this position); AND Three (3) years of pertinent professional experience related to the specific program area of responsibility. Experience must include responsibility for the oversight and evaluation of program activities and at least two (2) years of work experience in a project, program, or team lead or supervisory role.
OR Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, social sciences, an applied research-related field, or other related field (Finance, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, Communication, Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Economics, and Community Development are considered to be related to this position); AND Five (5) years of relevant professional experience related to the specific program area of responsibility. Experience must include responsibility for the oversight and evaluation of program activities and at least two (2) years of work experience in a project, program, or team lead or supervisory role.
Valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, governmental programs, and public service systems at the state and local level.
Knowledge of organizational processes and design.
Knowledge of principles and practices of research, evaluation, data, and statistical analysis.
Knowledge of strategic planning methods and techniques.
Knowledge of principles and practices of performance measurements; Continuous Quality Improvement.
Skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others.
Skills to exercise judgment in responding to and resolving complex issues and problems.
Skills to work accurately under pressure and within time constraints.
Skills to set priorities and allocate resources to meet project needs in a timely, effective manner.
Skills to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Ability to research, evaluate, and analyze issues and problems.
Ability to evaluate program operations and performance.
Ability to analyze data and present ideas and information effectively.
Ability to consult with and advise administrators and other interested parties on a wide variety of subjects.
Ability to review and edit written reports, and develop and effectively use available resources.

Responsibilities

Manage the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program.
Oversee Strategic Investment Plan agreements.
Distribute County-allocated funds to partner organizations that support the County’s economic development goals.
Provide economic development technical support to Washington County’s small cities.
Convene economic development professionals from all cities within the County.