Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Senior Economic Development Analyst
Posted 2 days ago · Full time
Job Description
Definition
Definition: Under general supervision of the Economic Development Division Manager, the Senior Economic Development Analyst performs and manages a variety of complex and sensitive economic development. Capable of managing the breadth of short-term and longer range projects and tasks from initial idea to lease close-out. Conducts research, performs analysis, resolves complex development and legal issues, and develops procedures, policies and standards. Manages work programs within the division. Provides mentoring and training of economic division staff. Assists Economic Development Division Manager in the development and management of the division work programs, budget preparations and may assist with supervision of professional staff and serves as acting Manager in their absence. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
Distinguishing Features: The Senior Economic Development Analyst mentors and provides technical direction to other Economic Development job classes and performs projects of the most analytical, complex and sensitive technical nature. The Senior Economic Development Analyst is highly experienced and competent working with other divisions, departments and outside technical consultants in managing projects, and identifying and resolving development issues. The Senior Economic Development Analyst initiates and develops procedures, policies, and improvements, manages programs within the division and may assist with supervision of economic development staff. Serves as acting Economic Development Division Manager in their absence.
Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.
Examples of Tasks
1. Conducts economic development tasks as well as daily oversight of complex development projects. Oversees the reviews of land use and development applications including leasing, development agreements, rights of way and other development consideration in compliance with Community and Federal laws, policies, regulations and other principles.
2. Conduct as well as oversees the day-to-day work load of economic development activities in meeting tax revenue and lease income generation objectives for the Community by completing related tasks that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
3. Contributes to establishing procedures and techniques for gathering, analyzing and compiling statistics on Community leasing, land use and landownership and other socio-economic data.
4. Develops, administers and enhances the lease management and lease payment systems including the following:
5. Contributes to infrastructure planning efforts for specific projects and areas within the Community and supports other departments based upon leasing patterns and trends.
6. Works with developers, landowners and others to answer questions about Community leasing ordinances, federal leasing regulations and other processes and procedures.
7. Initiates and manages development and implementation of the Division's process, cross-divisional teamwork within CDD, cross-departmental teamwork and customer service improvements. This includes all tasks and duties associated with recordation of documents.
8. Prepares scope of services, manages the selection process and manages contracts for professional consulting services to provide specific Division technical support services.
9. Mentors the other Economic Development job classes so employees attain the technical and business skills necessary to perform independently and attain further career progression goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Minimum Qualifications
Special Requirements
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
Benefits:
The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.
Definition: Under general supervision of the Economic Development Division Manager, the Senior Economic Development Analyst performs and manages a variety of complex and sensitive economic development. Capable of managing the breadth of short-term and longer range projects and tasks from initial idea to lease close-out. Conducts research, performs analysis, resolves complex development and legal issues, and develops procedures, policies and standards. Manages work programs within the division. Provides mentoring and training of economic division staff. Assists Economic Development Division Manager in the development and management of the division work programs, budget preparations and may assist with supervision of professional staff and serves as acting Manager in their absence. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
Distinguishing Features: The Senior Economic Development Analyst mentors and provides technical direction to other Economic Development job classes and performs projects of the most analytical, complex and sensitive technical nature. The Senior Economic Development Analyst is highly experienced and competent working with other divisions, departments and outside technical consultants in managing projects, and identifying and resolving development issues. The Senior Economic Development Analyst initiates and develops procedures, policies, and improvements, manages programs within the division and may assist with supervision of economic development staff. Serves as acting Economic Development Division Manager in their absence.
Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.
Examples of Tasks
1. Conducts economic development tasks as well as daily oversight of complex development projects. Oversees the reviews of land use and development applications including leasing, development agreements, rights of way and other development consideration in compliance with Community and Federal laws, policies, regulations and other principles.
- Makes recommendations, resolutions and draft reports for various Council appointed Boards and committees including but not limited to the Land Management Board and Community Council.
- Conducts presentations to landowners, Land Management Board and the Community at Public Hearings.
- Meets with Community Members, governmental agency representatives, and developers to review and discuss policies, tribal ordinances and federal regulations.
- Acts as the senior economic development expert for the Community and liaison with SRPMIC CDD divisions and other departments regarding development agreements.
- Resolves procedural and operational work-related problems and assists in prioritizing workloads for the division.
- Produces complex staff reports, policy and research documents, which include the establishment of new policies, analysis of leasing or other proposals.
- Conducts research and analysis and formulates recommendations to the Economic Development Division Manager.
2. Conduct as well as oversees the day-to-day work load of economic development activities in meeting tax revenue and lease income generation objectives for the Community by completing related tasks that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Master Lease Template amendments.
- Development Agreement Template amendments.
- Developing and maintaining landowner and developer relations.
- Creating and/or amending written policies and standards.
- Maintaining database information for leasing and lease payments.
3. Contributes to establishing procedures and techniques for gathering, analyzing and compiling statistics on Community leasing, land use and landownership and other socio-economic data.
- Emphasizes issues and projects particularly relating to the Census 2020 and future federal and community data gathering needs.
4. Develops, administers and enhances the lease management and lease payment systems including the following:
- Developing and maintaining accounting systems to issue invoices, track lease collections, percentage rents, fees and other reimbursements and credits.
- Assisting developers, landowners and others with lease requirements.
- Coordinating infrastructure planning, costs and CIP programming with other Departments.
- Implementing yearly inflationary increases.
- Lead development-related fiscal analyses.
5. Contributes to infrastructure planning efforts for specific projects and areas within the Community and supports other departments based upon leasing patterns and trends.
6. Works with developers, landowners and others to answer questions about Community leasing ordinances, federal leasing regulations and other processes and procedures.
- Ensures all are in compliance with development ordinances, policies and Community/department processes and procedures.
7. Initiates and manages development and implementation of the Division's process, cross-divisional teamwork within CDD, cross-departmental teamwork and customer service improvements. This includes all tasks and duties associated with recordation of documents.
8. Prepares scope of services, manages the selection process and manages contracts for professional consulting services to provide specific Division technical support services.
9. Mentors the other Economic Development job classes so employees attain the technical and business skills necessary to perform independently and attain further career progression goals.
- Performs a lead role in project and work management.
- Helps prioritize and coordinate staff workflow and provides training and assistance as needed.
- Assists the Manager in developing staff work schedules and assignments.
- Helps coordinate staff training and assistance as needed.
- May act in a supervisory capacity, as assigned by the Manager.
- Assists the staff in attaining established performance standards thereby providing a Division-wide set of guidance standards and operational processes.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Knowledge of the purpose, current issues, projects, organization, and employee responsibilities of the division to which assigned.
- Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and standards affecting the work assigned to the Community Development Department.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of public relations and communications.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of research, analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of business, market and economic indicators and trends.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Skill in analyzing business and economic data, drawing logical conclusions, and making sound decisions and recommendations.
- Skill in communicating with and instructing others having varying educational backgrounds and values, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate in order to provide service and explanations to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar and/or difficult to understand.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
- Skill in project management including design, implementation planning, and documentation.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with SRPMIC staff and officials, community members, and the staff of federal, state and local governments.
- Skill in dealing with complex issues and divergent views.
- Skill and confidence in giving public presentations to audiences with varying levels of support and understanding.
- Skill with Microsoft Office software applications and familiarity Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
- Skill developing and maintaining effective working relationships with consultants, land use and development professionals, Community Members and landowners.
- Skill analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions and resolving issues.
- Ability to gain and maintain federal security clearance for the United States Department of the Interior data systems.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to make effective presentations on economic development issues.
- Ability to conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analysis, reports and recommendations.
- Ability to assist with promoting and implementing the Community's economic development programs and projects.
- Ability to represent SRPMIC in a professional manner with boards, Community members and Community Council members, landowners, developers and other members of the public.
- Ability to set priorities to meet established as well as changing deadlines.
- Ability to respond consistently with tact, composure, and courtesy when dealing with others.
- Ability and willingness to submit to SRPMIC's pre-employment background and ongoing drug testing processes.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally to conduct business.
- Ability to supervise and mentor other staff members within the Division.
- Ability to effectively listen, communicate and build positive relationships with fellow employees, the development community, and Community members.
- Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and make solid work judgements
Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, business administration, planning, or public administration, or a similar discipline AND eight years (8) years of full time professional level experience in finance, accounting, business management, economic development or working with business, or similar work experience.
- Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
- Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
Special Requirements
- Certification: The employee must have United States Department of the Interior Security Clearance or pre-clearance for information system access and use.
- May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends or holidays.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
Benefits:
The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.
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