Economic Development Specialist (Management Analyst 2) - Community and Economic Development

Salary: $34.14 - $45.71 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 656-2026-1
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06


Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.


Marion County is seeking a collaborative professional to join its three-person economic development team. This position requires a flexible, capable and accountable individual who can manage stakeholder relationships, oversee the strategic investment of economic development funds, and utilize program tools effectively and efficiently. Key responsibilities include monitoring budget expenditures, preparing clear and accurate reports, and managing economic development projects from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with diverse partners, addressing complex challenges, offering well-informed recommendations, and contributing creative, practical solutions. For more about this exciting opportunity click the link below and thank you for your interest in employment with Marion County.

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When applying, be sure to include, in the Education and Work Experience sections of your application, sufficient details to show us how you meet the Experience and Training requirements for the position.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at


Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.


Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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Please respond to the following question in 200 words or less by giving one example from your experience:1. You have three competing deadlines (board materials in 48 hours, a public engagement, and a grant milestone). How do you prioritize, and what specifically gets delayed?
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