Economic Development Analyst – City of St. Petersburg

Economic Development Analyst

Planning & Economic Development

06-12-2017 (4:00 PM DST)

$57,427 – $93,192

This is a responsible professional position, equally focused on outward facing contact with the public and business community to develop and manage, a business retention program and strategies to enhance City-wide economic development and redevelopment activities as well as managing the branding, marketing and communications for the division.  The position requires research, analytics, and developing business content for the web, social media, and collateral materials.

Essential Qualifications:  Qualified applicants must have graduated from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in business, marketing, public administration, economics, or a related field; must possess, at the time of application, and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License; must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs, including FrontPage and Publisher; must have excellent writing and computer graphics skills; and must have the ability to maintain and create web and social media for the department.  Desirable Qualifications:  Preferred applicants have progressively responsible experience in economic development, small business, entrepreneurship, marketing and social media; possess a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field; have considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of economic development, marketing and business organizations; are able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; and are able to competently develop and present engaging, detailed presentations in front of large groups of people.

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process.  At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules.  Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs – Select Apply/Register/View Job Postings.  City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment.  Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application.