Community Development Assistant Jobs in Springfield, OH

Salary : $102,148.80 - $137,862.40 Annually
Location : 451 W. Third St., OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular (Exempt)
Job Number: 05998
Department: BSV - Business Services CED
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Internal Only: No
Position Overview
Management level in community and economic development under general management guidance of the Director of Community & Economic Development requiring extensive knowledge of economic development programs, regulations, business, public administration in order to administer and coordinate development incentive programs, county-wide and regional business retention and expansion program, manage the site and building inventory for Montgomery County and supervise Economic Development and Planning staff. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.
Summary of Job Duties
Provides overall direction of economic development division and planning commission, develops plans, policies and procedures to facilitate implementation of program initiatives and services, develops priority goals and objectives, prepares and monitors budgets, evaluates programs and provides technical assistance and interpretation of applicable federal and state guidelines, regulations and procedures, implements needed changes in plans and policies, procedures and programs as Planning Manager of Montgomery County Planning Commission and primary assistant to the Community and Economic Development Director. Exercises administrative responsibility for budget, fiscal control, and program evaluation, provides technical advice internally and to high level corporate and government officials, promotes and plans programs, development, and implementation, acts as principal liaison person with agencies, officials and groups (e.g., maintains and promotes utilization of county-wide building and site inventory, coordinates countywide and regional business retention and expansion program ensuring that business intelligence is put into customer relationship database by staff,, establishes and maintains contact with all county jurisdictions, corporate officials and site consultants, conducts regular business site-visits), supervises Economic Development and Planning staff.
Manages and administers projects and programs as assigned by department director, assists in policy formulation, provides data and disseminates information to government and/or businesses concerning programs, regulations and requirements, prepares reports and maintains records, represents director at meetings, conferences and seminars as assigned, conducts meetings, seminars and speaks to business groups.
(Performs Related Duties as Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Completion of undergraduate and/or graduate major program course work in business administration, economics, public administration and four (4) years related experience in government or non-profit economic development working directly with business or two and one-half (2 ½) years management experience in a government or non-profit economic development organization, including substantial knowledge of development incentives; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
Supplemental Information
Driving Requirement:
Must maintain a current, valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Training and Development: N/A
Unusual Working Conditions
May require overseas travel.
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at:
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Please select the completed level of education you have in business administration, economics, or public administration.

• None
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

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Please select the number of years of related experience in government or non-profit economic development you have working directly with businesses.

• None
• Less than 4 years experience
• More than 4 year experience

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Do you have 2-1/2 years (two and one-half years) or more management experience in a government or non-profit economic development organization, including substantial knowledge of development incentives.

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question