Economic Development Representative, Business Development Option 11357 - 337 - NEEDS FORM

For each question, please check “YES” or “NO.” If you check “NO,” proceed to the next question. If you check “YES,” provide any additional information requested about your work experience. ! YES NO _____ _____ 1. Have you provided responses to formal site selection requests (e.g., RFP, RFI)? ! _____ _____ 2. Have you personally been accountable for establishing a full project itinerary? Frequency (circle one): Monthly Quarterly Yearly Level (circle any that apply): Local Statewide National International ! _____ _____ 3. On what level have you provided overall project management in economic development? Local # of Months: ____ Regional # of Months: ____ State # of Months: ____ National # of Months: ____ International # of Months: ____ ! _____ _____ 4. Do you have overall project management experience with recruiting new or expanding existing industry? New # of Months: ____ Percentage of Time: _____ Existing # of Months: ____ Percentage of Time: _____ ! _____ _____ 5. Are you willing and able to acquire and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license with the legally required automobile insurance? ! _____ _____ 6. Are you willing and able to acquire and maintain an international passport? ! _____ _____ 7. Are you willing to travel by all means of public, private, and commercial transportation (i.e., plane, helicopter, train, bus, taxi, etc.) to destinations within Alabama, the US, or internationally? ! _____ _____ 8. Are you willing to maintain strict confidentialty of information, records, reports, and files as outlined in agency policy, honor non-disclosure agreements, and keep information that is classified or confidential undisclosed? ! _____ _____ 9. Are you willing to participate in excessive, frequent, and/or long-term travel, including nights and weekends, to various domestic and international locations? ! _____ _____ 10. Are you willing to work one-on-one with individuals of different race, gender, and nationality in non-traditional settings outside of the office, such as in private homes, vehicles, hotel environments, etc.? ! _____ _____ 11. Are you willing and able to pay for necessary travel expenses for extended periods of travel or medical expenses in an emergency situation prior to reimbursement according to State of Alabama reimbursement policy? ! _____ _____ 12. Are you willing and able to furnish your own automobile for use on the job, if required? (Mileage will be reimbursed.) Signature: _______________________________________ Last four numbers of SSN: _______ The Economic Development Representative (Business Development Option) is a permanent, full-time position with the Alabama Department of Commerce. Positions are located in Montgomery, Alabama. This is professional project management work in support of local, regional, or statewide economic development activities for the purpose of recruiting and expanding industry in the state of Alabama. Applicants must possess a valid Alabama driver license and must be able to obtain an international passport. Extensive, overnight travel is required for this job. The required three years of responsible economic development experience must be within the past five years. A graduate degree in economic development, international relations, international business, or a related field will be allowed to substitute for one year of the required experience. On the reverse side of this announcement is a required questionnaire. You should attach the completed questionnaire to your application and return it to State Personnel. Applications without the questionnaire attached will not be accepted. Complete an Application for Examination Form available at www.personnel.alabama.gov, the above address, or any Alabama Career Center Office. Apply by mail or by fax. Applications will be accepted until further notice. The State Personnel Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in economic development, geography, business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field Three years of responsible economic development experience to include two years managing new or existing industrial/business client projects and providing overall guidance in locating or expanding industry To be on the promotional register, applicants must have current, permanent status as an Economic Development Representative Associate (11349) with the Alabama Department of Commerce.

Open-Competitive to all applicants and Promotional to current state employees in the classification listed above Evaluation of Training and Experience as shown on the application and the questionnaire