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Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce <br />SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION <br />Position:Director of Economic AdvancementDepartment:Economic Development <br />1.0 MAJOR FUNCTIONAND PURPOSE <br />1.1 This single position is responsible for identifying business growth opportunities within KittitasCountyandrecommendingandimplementingacourseofactionthat,will be presented monthlytotheCouncilofGovernmentcommittee,will lead to or have a high probability of creatingadditionaleconomicgrowthwithinthecounty, <br />2.0 SUPERVISION RECEIVED <br />2.1 Persons in this position exercise discretion and independent judgement,within the scope of policyandregulations,in the daily performance of their duties.Supervision and guidance are receiveddirectlyfromtheKittitasCountyChamberofCommerceCEO, <br />3.0 SUPERVISIONEXERCISED <br />3.1 Persons in this position supervise the daily work activities of all personnel within the EconomicDevelopmentDepartment. <br />4.0 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br />4.1 Serve as a leader in recruiting and assisting businesses interested in locating in Kittitas County. <br />4.2 Implement and maintain Economic Development Best Practices for:Business &IndustryRecruitment,Business Retention &Expansion,Workforce Development,Real EstateDevelopment&Reuse,and Small Business and Entrepreneurial Assistance. <br />4.3 Develop,recommend,and implement the county's Economic DevelopmentStrategy &Work Plan. <br />4.4 Collaborate with the Council of Government for the advancement of overall economicdevelopmentgoalsandobjectives. <br />4.5 Identify and maintain an inventory of the available properties and disposition of properties neededforeconomicdevelopmentprojects. <br />4.6 Meet with affected property owners in potential economic development areas to assess andcoordinatethecounty's economic development efforts. <br />4,7 Develop,implement,and participate in special business community events to promote businessdevelopmentandvitality. <br />4.6 Build effective relationships with the business community,economic development planningadvisoryboards,economic development agencies,elected officials,and governmentalagencies <br />in furthering the County's economic developmentgoals. <br />4.9 Assist and advocate for businesses and industry during permitting efforts. <br />4.10 Monitor County actions/policies related to economic development.