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Introduction
The East Bay Economic Development Alliance has one current vacancy for the position of
Economic Development Analyst, Trainee. The ideal candidate will have an interest in nonprofit work with a background in planning and community organizing. The candidate will also
have a strong interest in economics, business, employment and sustainability. He or she must
also have experience working with web design, social media, Microsoft Office, databases such as
Access or Salesforce, invoicing and budgeting.
DESCRIPTION
Under close supervision at the Trainee level and under general direction at the higher levels.
Economic Development Analysts perform work in economic development. They are expected to
complete assignments in the areas of program and policy development, analysis and advocacy
for the Economic Development Alliance for Business (EDAB); to act as a resource to businesses
and local governments to attract and retain quality jobs; to serve as focal point for public and
private sectors; to identify economic issues and coordinate relevant economic development
activities that are critical for the economic vitality of the community; and to perform other
related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
The Economic Development Analyst classes are found only in the County Administrator’s
Office.
Economic Development Trainee is the entrance level/trainee classification. Incumbents are given
a variety of assignments with their work subject to detailed and frequent review. Economic
Development Trainees who successfully complete training at this level will advance to the next
level of Economic Development Analyst I, upon successful completion of training. It is expected
that incumbents will be an Economic Development Trainee for at least six months. The number
of hours worked as an Intern for the East Bay EDA may be applied towards that minimum,
however, all Trainees must be able to complete all of their required tasks without supervision
before advancing to Analyst I.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Economic Development Trainee:
Either I
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a degree in
a related field of planning, economics or economic development preferred within the last three
years.
OR II
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university and at least 400
hours work experience as an Economic Development Intern.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the
announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
In addition to possessing the minimum qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will
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A superior command of both written and oral communication with a strong talent for presentations, web content
and blogging.
Experience building partnerships and developing positive, collaborative rapport with various levels of management,
civil services agencies, community-based organizations, county staff and publics.
A history of planning, organizing and facilitiating large-scale meetings and events.
A true desire to improve one's community through partnership, initiative and personal action.
An acute understanding of interpersonal skills with the ability to listen thoughtfully, be approachable and take note of
the concerns of others.
A proven track record of managing a large volume of work, while maintaining a high attention to detail.
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed
under the “Examples of Duties― section of this specification.
Considerable Knowledge of:
• The principles, practices and issues of economic and community development including
industrial retention, development and recruitment, strategic planning, resource development and
marketing.
• Federal, state and local economic development/business resource programs.
• Resources and practices utilized in urban, regional economic development programs.
• The preparation, review and dissemination of technical reports (technical writing skills).
• Statistical and analytical techniques applicable to economic and demographic data.
Working Knowledge of:
• Fiscal and budgetary practices and funding sources.
• Principles of administration, organization and management.
• Techniques used in group dynamics, negotiation and consensus building.
• Computers and software (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel & Outlook and Adobe Acrobat).
• Use of the internet to conduct research, access data, reports and related news.
• The principles and techniques of report writing and organizational and operational analysis.
Desired Knowledge of:
• Federal, state and local environmental agencies and their role with other agencies and the
business community.
• How to utilize website editing and publication software like Microsoft FrontPage,
Expression Web or Dreamweaver to maintain and create webpages or websites on the internet.
• How to utilize a database program like Microsoft Access to import, format, analyze, create
queries, link to, manage and update information.
• How to design, use an RFP and manage a contract with consultants and service providers.
• How to develop and implement a regional economic development program, including
proactive outreach and communications, marketing strategies and collateral materials.
• Research and prepare complex economic development proposals.
Ability to:
• Analyze technical, legal and financial documents and interpret and apply complex rules,
regulations, laws and ordinances.
• Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established
guidelines and use creative ways to resolve issues.
• Work effectively with public officials, business leaders, financial institutions, citizen groups
and department managers in interdepartmental and diverse team environments.
• Effectively communicate technical information, verbally and in writing, to the business
community, news media and through public presentations.
• Establish and maintain a positive customer service attitude and work effectively with
internal and external customers, in a highly visible position.
• Maintain assignment flexibility and be able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Learn new software programs and communications systems.
• Utilize letters, newsletters and the internet to communicate effectively with staff, members,
business clients and prospects.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad
recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the
qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Â Many of our recruitments are targeted
and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that
current vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other
alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit:
http://www.acgov.org/hrs/divisions/ps/application.htm#1
Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination
process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to
change based on the needs of the Agency:
02/08/12 Examination Recruitment Bulletin Release
On 02/08/12 the examination recruitment bulletin will be released.Â
03/05/12 Final File Date for Applications
At 5:00pm on 03/05/12 the online system will discontinue accepting
applications. Applications submitted after this date and time will not be accepted. No
changes, subtractions or additions can be made to the application or supplemental questionnaire
after the final file deadline.
03/05/12 - 03/16/12 Review of Applications & Supplemental Questionnaire
Review for Minimum Qualifications
During this time, your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum
qualifications as stated above. If you fail to meet the minimum qualifications, you will be
notified via email. If you do meet the minimum qualifications, you will move on to have your
supplemental application reviewed.
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
If you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above, a review of your supplemental
questionnaire will be conducted. It is imperative that you are diligent and thorough when
completing your supplemental questionnaire. The information that you provide will be used to
weigh your experience against other competitors, and only the best qualified candidates will be
evaluated and placed on the eligible list which will be used to make hires from. You will be
notified via email of your supplemental application score and rank.
We reserve the right to make changes to the selection plan.
Please Note:Â This is an new, open assembled examination.Â
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination
process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or
medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act
(FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County
Resolution No. R-83-773. To request an accommodation due to a disability during this or
other phases of the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services Department at
(510) 272-6472 before the final filing deadline. Alameda County Human Resources Services will
require documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to
qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a permanent disability pursuant to
the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's statute of the Americans with Disability
Act of 1990, as amended, and/or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
(DFEH) Act.
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For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our
website, www.acgov.org/hrs
BENEFITS
ABOUT THE COUNTY
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest
county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of
$2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth largest city. One and a half
million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities,
unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full
range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse
communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect
environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural
resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges
and universities.
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
MEDICAL PLANS
The County offers HMO and PPO medical plans. The County has two contributions structures,
1) County contributes 100% of the lowest cost HMO; or 2) County contributes 90% of the HMO
plans and 90% of the lowest cost HMO towards the PPO. The County contribution can be
prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay
period. Employees pay any additional premium costs if they chose an alternate HMO or PPO
Plan. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County, a monthly stipend
may be provided.
DENTAL PLANS
The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County
contributes up to 100% of the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at
least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100%
Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual
maximum up to $1,450 per. The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as
adults.
VISION BENEFIT
The County offers two Voluntary Vision Plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for eligible
employees. The two plans consist of a low option and a high option that offer annual eye exams
and coverage for various frames and lenses. The Voluntary Vision Plan is 100% employee paid
and available to employees and their dependents. In addition, an annual eye exam is covered for
participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay.
LIFE INSURANCE
The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $25,000. Supplemental Life Insurance for
an employee can be purchased in $10,000 increments up $1,000,000. Supplemental Life
Insurance can also be purchased for spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent children.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D) INSURANCE
An employee can purchase either a policy for themselves or a family policy in $25,000
increments up to $500,000.
COUNTY ALLOWANCE DOLLARS
The County provides up to $2900 of flex dollars annually, dependent upon the management
employee's represented or unrepresented classification. These flex dollars can be used to pay for
medical, Supplemental Life and/or AD&D premiums. The unused portion of these flex dollars
are deposited into a Health Flexible Spending Account for the management employee, which can
be used for unreimbursed medical expenses.
HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Employees may opt to salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $10,000 for eligible out of
pocket medical, dental and vision expenses such as: prescription co-pays, office visit co-pays,
prescription eye glasses or contact lenses.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law
incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can contribute salary on a
pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care
expenses provided by a licensed facility.
COMMUTER BENEFITS
For the 2011 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay
for qualified work-related parking and commuting to and from work transit fees.
HOLIDAYS
Eleven paid holidays plus two or four floating holidays depending on the union bargaining
unit. Represented management employees are entitled up to three additional days of
management paid leave. Unrepresented management employees are entitled up to seven days of
management paid leave.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the
union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accrues at the approximate
rate of one-half day per bi-weekly pay period. Exact rate is based on the union bargaining unit
and is defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
VACATION PURCHASE PROGRAM
The County allows you to purchase one or two additional weeks of vacation through payroll
deduction. Exact benefit is based on the union bargaining unit and is defined in the
corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible
dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and
elder care consulting and some legal counseling.
DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT
Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be
purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union
bargaining unit.
LONG TERM CARE
This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who
experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be
provided are: in one's home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care
center.
RETIREMENT
The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions
of the 1937 Act. The County's retirement is based on one's age upon entrance, compensation,
years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County's
portion vesting after five years of employment. (With regard to Project positions - Regularly
appointed incumbents in full-time, non-project positions in the Alameda County classified
service who are current members of the retirement system and who are appointed, without a
break in service or status to a project position can elect to remain in the retirement
system. Individuals hired into a project position and subsequently appointed to full-time, nonproject positions become members of the retirement system at the time of the regular
appointment. Computations and determinations of eligibility for retirement shall be based on the
date of the regular appointment, with entitlements being prospective from that date.)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee can
voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis, a minimum of $20 per pay period up to
the total annual contribution limit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214
form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a
DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the
Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral
examination.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination
process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or
medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act
(FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County
Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human
Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file,
in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination
process.
(510) 272-3703 (TDD)
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government
Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of
helping throughout any disaster.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An applicant's previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be
cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for
additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily
disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration,
based on job-relatedness.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning
employment. For positions which require a commercial driver's license and the performance of
functions defined as "safety sensitive," Federal law and County policy requires that the
examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon
successful completion of this examination.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, ethnic and
racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be
considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via
email. Please add @acgov.org and [email protected] as accepted addresses to any
email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email
blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application
for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda
online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices
that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be
able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My
applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a
recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices
that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the
email box [email protected] are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are
generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to
an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs.
You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the
recruitment for which you have applied.
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For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Melissa Heitz, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-6468
[email protected]