City of Fort Worth

An Economic Development Research Specialist job is available with the City of Fort Worth in the Economic Development Department.. The Economic Development Department pursues high-wage job growth and a more sustainable tax base, driven less by residential property valuation and more by commercial and industrial investment; and has a commitment to “quality of place” throughout the community.. Experience with GIS and data/research software programs (Placer.ai, Google Earth, Esri, etc.). The Economic Development Research Specialist Job Responsibilities Include. Utilize GIS, ArcGIS Community Analyst, Esri, EMSI, CoStar, Placer.ai, and other data-driven information to support Fort Worth’s investment decisions and strategies, as well as the department’s development, revitalization, entrepreneurship, and small business efforts;

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Pay Range: $57,677 to $74,980 annual compensation Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required. Hybrid Work Schedule Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more. The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. An Economic Development Research Specialist job is available with the City of Fort Worth in the Economic Development Department. The Economic Development Department pursues high-wage job growth and a more sustainable tax base, driven less by residential property valuation and more by commercial and industrial investment; and has a commitment to “quality of place” throughout the community. We want to be recognized as a leader in economic and business development, as well as urban revitalization, by our peers and customers. The vision of the department is “To compete successfully on the national and international stage for creative, high-growth businesses and the talented individuals who fuel them.” Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Two (2) years of research and/or GIS experience.</li><li>Two (2) years of experience using financial/statistical/comparative analysis techniques and formulae.</li><li>Experience with GIS and data/research software programs (Placer.ai, Google Earth, Esri, etc.)</li><li>Experience with PID (Public Improvement District) and TIF (Tax Increment Financing District) Analyses </li></ul>The Economic Development Research Specialist Job Responsibilities Include <ul><li>Develop and maintain knowledge/data on Fort Worth’s economy through primary and secondary research, including knowledge of Fort Worth-based companies’ products, markets, and supply chains;</li><li>Oversee research program to provide colleagues and department leadership with information to attract target industries and support those efforts with customized reports supporting growth opportunities in Fort Worth (i.e. market research, competitive intelligence, workforce information, business costs, and other customized research);</li><li>Conduct database research to supply colleagues and leadership with regular timely, relevant, and actionable information for clients and projects, including quarterly and annual reports;</li><li>Utilize GIS, ArcGIS Community Analyst, Esri, EMSI, CoStar, Placer.ai, and other data-driven information to support Fort Worth’s investment decisions and strategies, as well as the department’s development, revitalization, entrepreneurship, and small business efforts;</li><li>Provide research and leadership to the Department’s KPI’s, Strategic Plan, and other benchmarking sources/reports;</li><li>Prepare PID and TIF analyses and market research. </li></ul>Physical Demand Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Working Conditions Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class. Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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