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2. Performs business development and financial administration activities. <br /> A. Administers the micro loan fund program and grants. <br /> B. Develops and monitors EDA and HRA marketing and advertising budgets. <br /> C. Utilizes the city Visioning Plan, Strategic Plan for Economic Development and <br /> Housing, the Mississippi Connections Downtown Plan, and EDA/HRA <br /> Department Measures and Goals, as well as other plans and studies to communicate <br /> and implement a variety of initiatives and programs. <br /> D. Coordinates the business retention and expansion program. <br /> E. Maintains records and data bases of business prospects and contacts. <br /> F. Assists potential new businesses in site analysis,including demographic,tax, fee, <br /> development,and related information. <br /> G. Assists in the preparation,updating and implementation of various economic <br /> development and housing plans. <br /> H. Maintains inventory of the properties available for development. <br /> I. Assists in promoting, recruiting, evaluating and facilitating prospective clients <br /> through development process. <br /> 3. Performs housing and redevelopment activities. <br /> A. Administers,researches,implements, and provides education for city foreclosure <br /> initiatives and strategies,including grant programs. <br /> B. Creates, designs, and promotes housing program materials. <br /> C. Assists in the updating and implementation of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. <br /> D. Assists with the coordination of the redevelopment planning process. <br /> E. Assists in the preparation and updating of the Elk River Housing Study, Historic <br /> Context study, and Marketing/Redevelopment studies. <br /> F. Assists in the preparation,updating and implementation of redevelopment plans. <br /> G. Assists with the Small Cities Development Grant Program application and <br /> administration. <br /> H. Assists with the research,development,implementation, and updating of an HRA <br /> housing policy. <br /> 4. Performs economic development expansion duties. <br /> A. Works to know and serve customers. <br /> B. Understands the basic functions and responsibilities of expanding businesses. <br /> C. Develops effective action plan to address development issues or concerns. <br /> D. Keeps all departments and divisions informed on a timely basis. <br /> E. Attends and participates in economic development expansion meetings. <br /> F. Assists in achieving the City of Elk River's development goals. <br /> 5. Performs other essential job duties. <br /> A. Regular and timely work attendance. <br /> B. Follows all safety procedures. Participates in safety training. Works in a safe manner <br /> and reports unsafe activity and conditions. <br /> Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <br /> ❑ Knowledge of principles,procedures,and strategies of economic and community <br /> development and analysis in a government,planning and zoning, demographics, economic <br /> trends, forecasts, and impacts, and related principles and practices. <br /> ❑ Knowledge of marketing and research methods,principles, and procedures. <br /> ❑ Knowledge of computer software and applications related to land use and economic <br /> planning and development procedures. <br /> ❑ Knowledge of industrial, commercial,retail, &housing development programs. <br /> Page 2 <br /> Economic Development Specialistx8.4a at 1 Economic Development Specialist Final Draft(1) <br />