Business Development Specialist (Vacancy) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/newprint/4802850) Apply  Business Development Specialist (Vacancy) Salary $32.07 - $48.10 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-2000-V1 Department 44 Department of Development Division Division of Economic Development Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition The Business Development Specialist is an important position in the Office of Small Business as it will support the team with the growing portfolio of contracts and programs. This position will be responsible for tracking and collecting data on all programming ran through the office by creating and implementing an ROI (return on investment) survey. The BDS will also support the team in marketing the City’s business programs to consultants, our partner Entrepreneur Support Organizations, and eligible businesses. This position will be responsible for driving the office’s social media channels, setting monthly themes with the staff, and collecting posts from the team. The BDS will attend meetings throughout the community as deemed necessary to perform their job duties. Under general direction, is responsible for performing professional-level activities in support of attracting, expanding, and retaining business for the City of Columbus; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Recruits businesses to relocate or consolidate business operations to the City; Meets with businesses to discuss expansion plans and incentives that the City can offer; Prepares incentives packages to attract new business to the City and to retain and support expansion opportunities of current businesses; prepares incentive legislation for City Council approval; Promotes homeownership and residential growth for the City of Columbus; Coordinates efforts and information with various City departments and area agencies to identify, attract, retain, and assist business and industry; Researches and compiles demographic and economic data in response to prospective business inquiries; assists business owners with site selection; Prepares letters of support for projects going to the Tax Credit Authority; Administers various grant and loan programs to promote homeownership and residential growth; identifies requirements, according to federal, state, and program guidelines, for the receipt of grants or contracts; Informs businesses of the technical prerequisites for incentives, grant receipt, or contract bid acceptance; Answers questions about grant and contract procedures and sources; Maintains data on primary sources of funding and contracts for the target group; Makes oral presentations to publicize and explain the business development program at trade fairs, local conventions, civic group meetings, banks, and other financial institutions; Refers businesses to agencies which may be of assistance in matters not addressed by the development program; Analyzes loan applications and related documents; presents applications to loan committee; Serves as liaison to other City departments on housing issues; May prepare or supervise the preparation of informational packages on the business development program's purposes and procedures. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in city or regional planning, business development, grant, or contract preparation and review, purchasing, accounting, finance, or a related field. Substitution(s): A master's degree in administrative science may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 25-2000-V1 Employment Type: Full-Time Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Tamara Sanford Department of Development Division of Economic Development 111 N. Front St., 8th fl. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645-8601 E: tlsanford@columbus.gov The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term Disability + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. 01 Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application. + Yes + No 02 Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements? + Yes + No 03 Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email