Economic Development Officer - Financial Management

Job Description:

Economic Development Officer - Financial Management

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Department: Economic Development

Pay Grade: 113

FLSA Status: Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing financial support for the Industrial Development Board and managing the financial tractions of the Board and the Department. This position reports to the Economic Development Financial Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Financial Manager with business and financial operations of the Economic Development Department and the Industrial Development Board.
• Monitors ongoing construction projects.
• Processes receivables for Auburn Center for Developing Industries (ACDI) and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) and invoices ACDI tenants.
• Assists with the preparation documents related to state incentive programs for local industries and businesses.
• Supports the Industrial Development Board and performs related tasks included meeting support, assisting with prospect visits, preparing site grants and tax abatements, and Public Relations duties related to recruitment and Veterans Committee events.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Finance, or related field or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the activities of the Industrial Development Board.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work, which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office environment.

Please click on the link to view the current benefits for the City of Auburn.
https://www.auburnalabama.org/human-resources/

Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$4,953.58 - $5,845.23 Monthly