Community and Economic Development Specialist I-III

Community and Economic Development Specialist I-III

Salary

$46,404.80 - $78,145.60 Annually

Location

451 W. Third St., OH

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

06128

Department

BSV - Business Services CED

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Internal Only

No

• Description
• Benefits

Position Overview

Professional level position in the community and economic development field under general supervision of the Community Development Manager or the Economic Development Planning Manager. Requires considerable knowledge of advanced federal policies, rules and the methods, and/or requirements of community and economic development, planning and business development programs and services. Creates and assists with multi-jurisdictional development programs and projects, and provides the planning, analysis and support services necessary to promote economic development in Montgomery County.

Summary of Job Duties

Assists in the maintenance, development and coordination of resources for businesses of all sizes. Manages the economic development website and related marketing efforts; researches, proposes and implements economic development marketing strategies and tactics to promote economic development in Montgomery County. This includes evaluating potential for business revitalization and analyzing existing conditions and programs in targeted areas. Responds to site selector requests and business attraction projects; manages the industrial/commercial property database; develops and maintains content for economic development social media accounts.

Creates, develops and implements programs that attract businesses to the County, including planning and preparing descriptions of proposed economic development project objectives, financing, schedules and estimated impacts on targeted areas. Develops and implements plans to establish or improve private business associations and community development corporations. Informs businesses of available incentives and services, provides support to individual businesses and associations, arranges for service provision, and recommends improvements and expansions to foster increased business activity. Researches governmental and private funding sources , evaluates project suitability for targeted areas, and develops strategies for business attraction and retention. Conducts business retention and expansion activities to build and maintain relationships with the business community. Serves as a primary contact for businesses through in-person, e-mail, phone, and web interactions. Provides technical assistance to business organizations and supports promotional efforts.

Assists with business attraction and development projects under the direction of the Manager. Plans, monitors and promotes economic and community development activities locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Coordinates departmental and regional events and activities when necessary. Visits project sites, attends meetings, and engages with business and community groups to discuss projects, gain support and gather feedback.

Composes contract scopes of service and work programs, prepares project budgets, and monitors compliance throughout the contract term. Builds and maintains relationships with community partners and regional economic development entities, including BusinessFirst! for a Greater Dayton Region, , Montgomery County Workforce, Dayton Development Coalition, Jobs Ohio, local chambers of commerce, colleges, universities, and others. Reviews and negotiates project scopes and budgets with jurisdictions, ensures contract compliance with federal, state and local requirements, and oversees planning, implementation, and monitoring activities. Acts as a consultant to boards, agencies and community organizations, providing expert advice to jurisdiction officials. Attends meetings of business associations or community groups, participates in boards and committees, analyzes legislation impacts and documents contract agency activities .

Utilizes customer relationship management programs, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and project management tools to ensure effective communication and collaboration with partners. Represents Montgomery County at functions and regional events, actively participating in regional economic development initiatives.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

CED Specialist I - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Community Planning, Public Administration or other study and two (2) years of related experience in economic development, community development, government, planning, and/or project management; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.

CED Specialist II - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Community Planning, Public Administration or other study and three (3) years of related experience in economic development, community development, government, planning, and/or project management; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.

CED Specialist III - Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Community Planning, Public Administration or other study and four (4) years of related experience in economic development, community development, government, planning, and/or project management; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.

Supplemental Information

Driving Requirement:

Must maintain a current, valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of valid auto insurance.

All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active

pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.

Employer Montgomery County

Address 451 West Third Street, 9th Floor

Dayton, Ohio, 45422

Website http://www.mcohio.org