Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Coordinator

Work Location City Tower - 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Work Schedule 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Responsibilities Serves as the City point of contact for coordinating and planning activities with and between City departments, community groups, professional consultant services, and advisory boards, such as Brooks Air Force Base. Administers and manages professional services contacts to develop a comprehensive economic development plan for South Central San Antonio with primary emphasis on Brooks Air Force Base. Coordinates and plans City meetings with City Manager, City Council, Directors, and outside organizations or businesses. Manages and administers economic development administration planning grant to develop the Comprehensive Economic Development Plan. Prepares and makes presentations to City Council, City staff, advisory boards, community groups and other outside organizations or businesses as necessary. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government, economic development, or a related field. Knowledge of City planning procedures related to economic development. Knowledge of economic factors and incentives that motivate individual businesses to expand, modernize, or relocate. Knowledge of various City policies and procedures that impact individual businesses, including the permit and license system, zoning regulations, provision of municipal services such as police and Fire, etc. Knowledge of full range of techniques for providing financial assistance to firms. Knowledge of general acquisition regulations, the Federal procurement system, and contract negotiations. Knowledge of private sector business operations. Knowledge of current Federal market needs and applicable laws in government contracting. Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to work with senior representatives of the business communities and City department Directors to design and implement business service programs. Ability to interpret Federal contact regulations. Ability to research and analyze information to develop and implement an effective marketing plan. Ability to prepare and conduct presentations. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of City Economic Development small business programs and initiatives, to include the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) program. Ability to work with senior representatives of the business community and City departments to fulfill goals of various small business programs and initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-SAN-Antoni