Economic Development Representative, Business Intelligence/Communications Option 11357 - 270

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 conducted research using various sources for the purpose of making economic development decisions? ! _____ _____ 2. Have you created complex spreadsheets using software such as Excel for purposes such as economic modeling and reporting? ! _____ _____ 3. Have you developed, monitored, or maintained incentive packages resulting from project agreements? ! _____ _____ 4. Have you identified areas in need of change and/or improvement while performing economic development activities (e.g., updating departmental policy, analyzing the impact of legislation and making recommendations)? ! _____ _____ 5. Have you prepared economic development data/information for oral presentations and/or made oral presentations personally? ! _____ _____ 6. Are you willing and able to acquire and maintain a valid Alabama driver license with the legally-required automobile insurance? ! _____ _____ 7. Are you willing and able to attend events such as training, conferences, meetings, etc., during and after work hours and/or on weekends, both locally and out-of-state ? ! _____ _____ 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 work one-on-one with individuals of different race, gender, and nationality? ! _____ _____ 10. 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? ! I certify the information provided is true, correct, and able to be verified. ! ! Signature: _______________________________________ Last four numbers of SSN: _______ The Economic Development Representative (Business Intelligence/Communications Option) is a permanent, full-time position with the Alabama Department of Commerce. Positions are located in Montgomery, Alabama. This is professional 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. Overnight travel may be 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 the State Personnel Department. Applications without the questionnaire attached will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant. 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.

Qualified candidates must have all of the following: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, statistics, economics, or a related field, and Three years of responsible experience in market research and development, including experience in industrial development research, to aid industry in locating or expanding in a city, county, or state, and 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

Experience and Willingness Questionnaire