Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Performs a full range of professional and technical duties in support of the County's Office of Economic Growth, projects and programs. Assists with the fiscal impact and geospatial analyses, coordination, and/or administration of economic development projects and programs, and staff support for the coordination of the Jobs and Economic Opportunities Committee. Maintains data and analyzes economic trends and serves as a resource for tracking measures regarding economic development initiatives within the adopted Economic Development Plan and the Board's Strategic Plan.

Evaluates a wide variety of professional level research, including economic, geospatial, statistical and demographic data and performs administrative and analytical duties in support of the County's Economic Development Plan, operations, and programs. Performs analysis using GIS applications to include 3D modeling in an effort to quantify, measure, and communicate patterns of urban development, public investment, tax base diversification and the outcomes of design choices through visual representations. Researches, analyzes and develops a data base to determine economic climate for such issues not limited to market trends, building sites, operating costs, taxes, transportation, natural resources, labor markets, community factors, and revenue forecasting. Supports Pasco's Entrepreneurship program, including microloan fund, SMARTstart Business Incubator Network, Pasco Enterprise Network, and Pasco Economic Development Council through research and analysis efforts. Coordinates program development and implementation with external resources (Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Enterprise Florida, Pasco Economic Development Council, county, regional and statewide economic development organizations, along with utility companies servicing the area). Assists in the preparation of databases, developer real estate packages, including Requests for Proposals that provide site information, demographics, photographs, surveys, environmental information, and more to use in attracting developers. Documents, tracks and generates reports regarding programmatic efforts including BCC Business Plan Implementation, implementation of Urban Land Institute recommendations, Economic Development Plan, Capital Improvement programs, Tourism Plan, Public Information Office efforts, and inter/intra agency functions. Designs and implements marketing and outreach materials to ensure public exposure to program offerings through print publication design, web site editing, social media, e-newsletters, direct mail and other applicable mediums. Assists in developing, utilizing and monitoring business plan, and program budget business case materials. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and economic development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic economic indicators and trends, economic incentives, financing methods, project management principles and practices preferred.
• Knowledge of the legislative process at the State and Federal level and its interrelationship with County government.
• Ability to create and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, and graphic form, including ESRI and economic modeling products.
• Ability to isolate and analyze significant trends and practices from detailed records and factual material.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Four (4) years of related experience in economic development, GIS, financial business analysis or economic modeling. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. Pasco County was voted one of the nation's top workplaces for 2021.