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Economic Development Consultant

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499York, NE, US, 68467-0608Plattsmouth, NE, US, 68048-2062Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170

**Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)** has an immediate opening for a **Economic Development Consultant** located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, NE, Kearney Operations Center in Kearney, NE, Plattsmouth Office in Plattsmouth, NE, or the York Operations Center in York, NE. Position closes February 3 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to Economic Development Manager.

Position Summary

The incumbent promotes sustained economic development in communities and rural areas served at wholesale and retail by the District by retaining and recruiting jobs, capital investment and electric load. The incumbent works to prepare communities and rural areas for opportunities for economic development to improve the economic condition of the District's service area. Provides outstanding customer service and resolves customer issues.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Management, or a related field plus 2 years of Economic Development experience and/or Chamber of Commerce experience and/or City/Civil Leadership experience required

OR

Associate's Degree in Business, Communications, Management or a related field plus 4 years of Economic Development experience and/or Chamber of Commerce experience and/or City/Civil Leadership experience required

OR

High School/GED required plus 6 years of Economic Development experience and/or Chamber of Commerce experience and/or City/Civil Leadership experience required.

Prior Related Experience

Prior professional economic development experience working with business and industrial prospects. Paid community economic development organization and/or city/civil experience are preferred.

Working knowledge of Nebraska's economic development processes and resources, electric costs, taxes, and financing tools. Experience using electronic/digital and online data tools and applications.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Completion of Economic Development Institute or equivalent IEDC economic development coursework is required within 5 years.

Certification as an Economic Developer (CEcD) is preferred within 5 years of entry into the position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with state and local economic development stakeholders to promote NPPD service areas and offerings to industry prospects. Document and internally share information with other business units, that is pertinent to helping maintain positive customer relationships and critical to the success of NPPD.

Gather and communicate relevant community and business intelligence supporting growth opportunities within the areas served by NPPD. Actively promote new locations for business and industry in communities served at wholesale and retail by NPPD to promote load growth and financial stability to the communities NPPD serves. Communicate regularly with potential new business and industrial customers to provide informed responses to requests regarding Nebraska's electric costs, new load processes/policies, business climate, development resource availability, taxes, and financing tools.

Serve on industrial site evaluation teams, promote the development of new industrial sites, and actively market existing industrial sites and available industrial buildings.

Facilitate and ensure community preparedness for business and industrial recruitment activities. Facilitate strategic planning sessions and assist with development of action plans. Prepare reports for individual communities/departments for their strategic planning sessions.

Assist communities with workforce development/retention, childcare, housing and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Utilize data to coordinate lead generation activities as well as community requests by generating and interpreting standard and specialized reports. Interpret data and prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.

_Accountable for other duties as assigned._

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

**Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

**Pay Grade -** 14 Monthly

**Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $7,979.00 - $10,173.00

**Travel Required:** 25% to 50% (With frequent overnight stays, more than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.