STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION:
INDUSTRIAL AGENT-AT-LARGE
Class Code:
5155-27 Date Established: 07-19-76
Occupational Code:
7-3-7
Date of Last Revision: 4-24-12
BASIC PURPOSE:
To promote industrial growth in New Hampshire by assisting in attracting
and locating new industry and furthering the expansion of existing
industry.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Coordinates
with industry professionals in locating new and expanding industry in an
assigned area.
·
Contacts
in-state and/or international businesses in an assigned area to identify growth
plans, industry trends, recommend solutions to companies or problems, and to
update the database of manufacturers.
·
Analyzes
special characteristics of local labor force to determine industrial expansion
potential or plans for relocation.
·
Initiates
contact with out-of-date businesses in assigned areas to identify plans for
expansion or relocation.
·
Obtains
and maintains current information on available buildings, sites, industrial
parks, and community profiles in order to update data system.
·
Undertakes
special studies as assigned to examine certain characteristics of local labor
force, new industries or public investment.
·
Monitors
applicable economic trends and business activity indicators on international
and/or national, regional and local levels to best match the potential for
attracting new industry with areas expressing greatest need.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill:
Requires skill in analyzing and interpreting data, policy and procedures
OR in using equipment in order to arrive at logical conclusions or
recommendations.
Knowledge:
Requires logical or scientific understanding to analyze problems of a
specialized or professional nature in a particular field.
Impact:
Requires responsibility for achieving major aspects of long-range agency
objectives by planning short- and long-term organization goals, reviewing
recommendations for procedural changes, and developing or revising program
policies. Errors at this level result in
incorrect decisions at an administrative level, and are detected subsequent to
implementation in an overall evaluation process.
Supervision:
Requires direct supervision of programs or of employees doing work which
differs from the supervisor, including disciplining employees, solving
personnel problems, recommending hiring and firing employees, and developing
work methods. The supervisor in this
position manages a working unit or section with responsibility for employee
performance appraisal.
Working Conditions:
Requires performing regular job functions in a controlled environment
with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and little risk of hazard to
physical or mental health.
Physical Demands:
Requires light work, including continuous walking or operating simple equipment
for extended periods of time as well as occasional strenuous activities such as
reaching or bending.
Communication:
Requires acting as the official representative of the agency, including
explaining and defending current and long-range goals or objectives which
directly affect public policy decisions regarding major state programs and
services.
Complexity:
Requires evaluating a combination of wide-ranging job functions to
determine work procedures, to solve problems, and to reach conclusions by
applying analytical, technical, or scientific thinking. This level also requires planning policies
and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on available criteria, and
evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action:
Requires independent judgment in planning and evaluating work procedures
and in supervising the development of professional, technical and managerial
standards under administrative direction and according to broad departmental
guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major
study in international business, business administration, public
administration, marketing, or related field.
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for
one year of required work experience.
Experience:
Six years' experience in industrial or intangible sales and marketing,
international trade or international business, or business administration in
manufacturing or service industries requiring management responsibilities, to
include experience in advising businesses regarding export compliance and
licensing, international distribution channels, and logistics.
License/Certification:
Eligibility for New Hampshire driver's license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must maintain a current Passport.
2. May require daily domestic travel or travel
to other countries. Travel requirements
must be listed on the supplemental job description and approved by the Division
of Personnel prior to recruitment.
3. May require fluency in Spanish, French,
or another universal foreign language.
Language requirements must be
listed on the supplemental job description and approved by the Division of
Personnel prior to recruitment.
4. For position #11487 at the Department
of Resources and Economic Development only:
Must maintain residence in Coos, Grafton or Carroll County, per RSA
12-A:13.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS:
Extensive knowledge of international business and trade and
international marketing and pricing, as applicable to the position. Working knowledge of business economics. Considerable knowledge of New England
business conditions, economy, and cultural characteristics. Familiarity with international
service provider organizations as applicable, as well as industry and
industrial leaders in the northeastern United States. Skill in organization and
time management. Ability to effectively
discuss international and/or domestic business problems with top management
executives. Ability to lecture before
industrial groups. Ability to
communicate effectively in writing. Ability
to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees,
industrial executives, municipal officials and the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not
intended to list every specific function of this class title.
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