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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

: This is a professional administrative position in the Ulster County Department of Economic Development. The Business Service Administrator (BSA) provides support to the Director and Deputy Director of Economic Development in serving local communities, businesses and governmental and non-governmental agencies with an emphasis on strategically supporting businesses and strengthening the local economic environment. The BSA is responsible for the administration and coordination of economic development projects as directed which may include engaging county resources, participating in project development efforts, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects, programs and activities to ensure expected outcomes. Work activity is in accordance with accepted professional practice and within the operational guidelines of the Ulster County Department of Economic Development. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Economic Development. General supervision is exercised over the employees and consultants. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS

: Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of community and economic development within New York State, including state and federal economic development programs, grants and financing tools; good knowledge of planning and zoning concepts related to economic development; working knowledge of government budgeting procedures; working knowledge of grant writing and research; ability to analyze small business and corporation financial statements, business plans and feasibility studies; ability to accurately record and report work efforts and results; ability to plan and coordinate the technical work of others; ability to elicit staff cooperation and support of others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Either:

A. Possession of a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economic Development or closely related field; OR B. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economic Development or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible work experience in business development, project management with economic development programs or a closely related field; OR C. Possession of an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economic Development, or closely related field and four (4) years of responsible work experience in business development and project management with economic development programs or a closely related field OR D. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of responsible work experience in business development, project management with economic development programs or closely related field; OR E. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in A, B, C and D above. Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: Upon a conditional employment offer and in accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, prospective candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authorities. Such prospective candidates will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity

Pay:

$43.22 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person