Economic Development Consultant 1

Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development needs YOU! We're looking for an Economic Development Consultant 1 to provide marketing and research assistance to the Office of International Business Development (OIBD) team and related companies and partners that are engaged or prospects for international business in Pennsylvania.

Could this be you? If you have study or experience in international business, economics, or international development, enjoy performing research, have excellent writing skills, we'd love to talk to you. Don't delay; apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Economic Development Consultant 1 works with Pennsylvania companies, international contractors, Regional Export Network partners, grant independent advisory review panels, Commonwealth agencies, and other organizations in promotion and all activities related to implementation of OIBD program and services. You will draft and publish correspondence related to OIBD programs and services, and receive, review, and audit reports of all international contractors and Regional Export Network partners and Commonwealth agencies to communicate results and analysis to the Director.

You will assist the Executive Director of Global Operations in event planning including budgets, marketing, and related follow-up; prepare and maintain a calendar of international trade/investment/tourism/agriculture events, international contractor visits to Pennsylvania, and international travel of OIBD staff.

The Economic Development Consultant 1 assists in drafting, editing, and uploading documents for publication on the OIBD webpage and interactive web-based initiatives, and utilizes information in LYNX and OIBD’s work order/data management system for marketing efforts, implementing approved export strategies, action plans, and opportunities for business growth in PA. You will assist with grant programs which include marketing activities (eg, Global Access Program grants, Export 2000 grants, STEP and others as appropriate).

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 3 days in office, 2 days telework. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, PA.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional experience in economic planning and development programs, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirement: 

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): 

• Area of study or work experience in international business, economics, or international development.
• Possess clear, concise writing skills.
• Ability to perform research.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  

Veterans: 

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.