City of Peoria Arizona Human Resources Department

City of Peoria Seal

City of Peoria
Job Description
 
8401 West Monroe, Suite 110 Peoria, Arizona 85345 (623) 773-7100 Fax (623) 773-7149

Title: Business Development Specialist

 FLSA Status: Exempt

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to develop and manage a comprehensive marketing and business development program to attract and expand business and development to the City. Performs strategic planning and professional marketing and business development including the development of departmental and client driven marketing materials, client sales and outreach, business and partner networking, client management, program development and project management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note:  This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.  Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

  #

Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Actively promotes sites and opportunities within the City of Peoria that will develop new quality office, industrial and retail projects.

2

S

Develops and implements comprehensive marketing strategies that engage targeted businesses, commercial real estate brokers and developers, site location consultants and regional/state economic development partners. Assists businesses with permitting and entitlements and provides located project customer service.

3

S

Develops quality marketing materials by gathering, reviewing, compiling, analyzing and integrating complex data and information including printed collateral materials, marketing proposals and multi-media presentations.

4

S

Develops and implements public relations strategies for economic development related activities and projects that promote economic development with Peoria.  Creates business promotional events in an effort to promote Peoria to potential clients and client agents. Makes recommendations for capital planning and programs that promote business growth.

5

S

Work with other City staff to develop strategies that impact the city’s ability to attract and retain businesses including incentive policies, infrastructure needs, business process and business programs. Participate in the city’s existing business outreach efforts to identify potential business/development expansion projects.

6

S

Represents the City as a liaison in local economic development, retail, business, health care, marketing, Chamber of Commerce and related associations and at meetings, conferences, seminars and other events.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years.

Supervision

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees.

Human Collaboration Skills

Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Advanced: Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Budget Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.  Makes recommendations toward fiscal decisions within the department. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds.   May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

None

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

  

Medium

  

Heavy

  

Very Heavy

  

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

Note:  This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed.  It does not address the potential for accommodation.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

R

Observing work site, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

O

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, files

Pushing/Pulling

R

File drawers

Reaching

R

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

 

Bending

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

R

From computer to telephone

Climbing

R

Stairs

Balancing

N

 

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving

Hearing

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

R

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

 

 


MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:

Computers, printers and related software, vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

C
Continuously
F
Frequently
O
Occasionally
R
Rarely
N
Never
  D
Daily
W
Several Times Per Week
M
Several Times Per Month
S
Seasonally
N
Never

-Health and Safety Factors-

Mechanical Hazards N
Chemical Hazards N
Electrical Hazards N
Fire Hazards N
Explosives N
Communicable Diseases N
Physical Danger or Abuse N
Other (see 1 below) N

-Environmental Factors-

Respiratory Hazards N
Extreme Temperatures N
Noise and Vibration N
Wetness/Humidity N
Physical Hazards N

(1) N/A

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

N

Emergency Situation

N

Frequent Change of Tasks

N

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

N

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

N

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

N

Tedious or Exacting Work

N

Noisy/Distracting Environment

N

Other (see 2 below)

N

(2) N/A

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

  

Warehouse

 

     Outdoors

  

Shop

 

     Other (see 3 below)

  

Recreation/Neighborhood Center

 

 

 

(3)N/A

SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND COMMENTS: 

I have reviewed this description and understand the requirements and responsibilities of the position.

 

___________________________
Signature of Employee

 

 

___________________________
Date
___________________________
Job Title of Supervisor

___________________________
Signature of Supervisor

 

 

___________________________
Date
___________________________
Job Title of Department Head

___________________________
Signature of Department Head

 

 

___________________________
Date

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100

EOE M/F/D/V
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

This Page was last updated on 03/04/09
© City of Peoria, Arizona.  All Rights Reserved.