Economic Development Manager
Description
Under direction from the Incentives Division Administrator, coordinates the administration of and the supervision of the ImagiNE Nebraska Revolving Loan Program and the Renewable Chemical Acts, and other programs as required. Assist with planning and directs implementation of programs and reporting.
The State of Nebraska offers excellent benefits, including: 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a retirement plan with a State match of 156% (that’s a big deal!), health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, too! Not to mention that we have abundant internal development opportunities, a tuition reimbursement program if you are looking to further your education AND we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! Have student loans? Let us help you help us!
We value an environment and team that treats everyone with dignity and respect, we act ethically in all situations, and we treat our customers as our highest priority. Sound like an environment that you would thrive in? We might be your perfect fit!
Job location is 301 Centennial Mall South 4th Floor. Lincoln, NE 68508
Hours: 8-5, Monday - Friday
Examples of Work
• Assist with administration of the new ImagiNE, Key Employer and Jobs Retention Act, Renewable Chemical Tax Credit, Customized Job Training, and Nebraska Transformational Projects acts.
• Trains staff in the policies and procedures of the Business Incentive Division programs.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work activities of consultant staff to facilitate the attainment of the Division’s goals to ensure the consistent application of administrative and program policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide technical counseling to industries new to the state or existing businesses looking to expand, focusing on Nebraska’s incentive programs.
• Provides technical counseling to existing industry for expansion in the state focusing on Nebraska’s incentive programs.
• Review program applications, assists in the process of determining qualification of proposed business locations for the ImagiNE Act.
• Coordinates with representatives of the business seeking the available state tax incentive programs, state job training programs, and federally-funded business incentives.
• Assists with required program reporting.
• May assist DED business recruiting staff in business recruiting efforts.
Qualifications / Requirements
Required: Bachelor's degree in economics, business, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing or a related field, and three years related experience. Experience in a related field may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred: Experience in tax or incentive environment. Experience in grantmaking or lending.
Other: Regular and reliable attendance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Wondering what success for this position looks like? Any combination of the following qualities will directly maximize a teammate’s impact in this position.
• Knowledge of State incentive programs, and administrative processes of the executive and legislative branches of state government
• Ability to manage funds and provide financial recommendations; organize and present facts and opinions orally and in writing to exchange information and ideas and to promote needs, plans, and objectives; analyze data and draw conclusions; prepare administrative evaluation reports and recommendations; plan, direct, guide and evaluate the work of others; establish short-term goals; coordinate administrative/program operations and activities; assess staff progress toward achievement of program objectives and adherence with program standards. The State of Nebraska is invested in the development of its teammates to provide the best experience for the customers it serves. Abundant development opportunities are available when you choose a career at the State of Nebraska.