Economic Development Specialist II - SR-22 New

$63,000 - $138,000/Yr

County of Hawaii, HI - Hilo, HI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hilo, HI

About the position

The Economic Development Specialist II position involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating economic and community development programs in Hawaii. The role focuses on promoting local products, expanding businesses, and attracting new enterprises to the region. The specialist will also engage in sustainability initiatives, provide technical training, conduct research, and prepare reports to support economic development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating economic or community development programs.
• Assists communities in identifying economic development endeavors.
• Conducts studies and analyses of industries, products, and commodities.
• Compiles and evaluates economic data on industry and agricultural enterprises.
• Researches and reviews sustainability programs and analyzes their appropriateness for Hawai'i County.
• Prepares reports of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Keeps abreast of current laws, regulations, and tax incentives.
• Develops and mobilizes the Hawai'i County Resource Center communication network.
• Provides leadership and direction for project operations relating to community capacity building.
• Provides technical assistance and training to community groups.
• Develops activities to stimulate a cultural change relative to sustainability values.
• Responds to inquiries regarding local industries and products.
• Develops plans for specific product promotion projects and activities.
• Prepares and discusses plans and proposals with supervisors and product promotion groups.
• Develops a proposed promotion budget and coordinates necessary arrangements.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of completed promotional efforts.
• Participates as a team member on complex research projects.
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing marketing systems.
• Participates in reviewing legislative bills and resolutions on industry development and sustainability matters.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in a related field.
• Three years of responsible work experience involving data compilation and analysis.
• One year of experience coordinating community or economic development projects.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities