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Kittitas County, Washington <br />• Oversee contracts with external entities; recommend modifications and/or additional contractors to <br />COG when necessary. <br />Staff Management <br />• Under the direction of COG, oversee the dailyworkload of assigned staff. <br />• Provide input to COG on employment actions such as performance improvement, discipline, and <br />termination. <br />• Train and coach new staff in the development of goals, objectives, and performance measures. <br />• Assist in the recruitment process of new and vacant positions. <br />OTHER FUNCTIONS: <br />• Complete special projects as assigned by COG. <br />• Participate in meetings and on committees and boards as assigned by COG. <br />This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional <br />department -related duties may be assigned as required. <br />MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <br />• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, economics, or closely related <br />field, OR equivalent leadership experience in economic development, community development or <br />related field. <br />• Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible management experience related to economic <br />development, business development, entrepreneurship, commercial real estate development, and/or <br />community development. <br />• Experience with public sector processes, funding mechanisms alongwith business finance, real estate <br />development and incentive tools at a federal, state, and county level. <br />• Valid and active driver's license. <br />• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. <br />• A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may <br />preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as seriousness of the <br />conduct, number of convictions, and place and manner in which the position will be performed, and <br />anyverifiable information related to the candidate's rehabilitation, good conduct, work experience, <br />education, and trainingwill betaken into consideration. <br />M1:7417R0181TJIq:I1It]:F&I /1,1gNil 1*3 <br />• Entrepreneurial mindset; abilityto find pathways and opportunities. <br />• Deep understanding of economic development and business recruitment strategies and tools. <br />• Demonstrated experience with and understanding of the needs of underrepresented communities in <br />the economic development planning process. <br />• Excellent communication skills, with the abilityto effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, <br />including government officials, business leaders, community members, and funding partners. <br />• Strategic thinkerwith the ability to analyze complex issues, identify opportunities, and develop creative <br />solutions to drive economic growth. <br />• Abilityto recognize and manage politically sensitive issues to build consensus and stay focused on <br />solutions. <br />• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, and abilityto quickly learn other <br />programs specific to the position/department. <br />Page 9 of 11 <br />