Economic Development Manager

Salary : $100,443.20 - $143,353.60 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-06041-01

Department : Economic Development Agency

Opening Date : 07 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The Job

Apply by 5 : 00PM, Friday, July 25, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

The Economic Development Agency is currently recruiting for an Economic Development Manager who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing various programs and projects, marketing and promotional activities, and economic services and events. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, marketing projects, while establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, and County personnel.

• Tourism Development : The Economic Development Agency aims to boost the local economy by attracting tourists. This involves promoting local attractions, improving infrastructure, and creating marketing campaigns to draw visitors to the area.
• Event Planning : Events play a crucial role in drawing visitors to the region. The agency plans to host conferences and other events that showcase the unique culture and attractions of San Bernardino County.

The Economic Development Agency provides a variety of programs and services designed to attract new industry to San Bernardino County, as well as retain existing businesses. The objective is to maximize employment opportunities and increase capital investment throughout the region. Economic Development plays important role in ensuring San Bernardino County is well positioned to support expected resident and business growth. Economic Development provides vital resources for residents and businesses, create a solid platform for investment, and ensure an inviting environment for Corporate America when considering a location for their operations.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Economic Development Manager job description.

This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step, and the benefits listed below :

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

LEAVE PROVISIONS

RETIREMENT PERKS

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary

Modified Benefit Option : As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a 4% increase above the base rate of pay with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the MBO - Exempt BbOU.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education and Experience requirements :

EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

AND

EXPERIENCE : Three (3) years of full-time equivalent professional experience ineconomic, workforce, or community development, tourism, or event planning. Experience should include conducting tourism related activities, event planning along with strategic marketing, and collaboration and relationship building with business leaders and community stakeholders; business attraction and retention; entrepreneurship development; overseeing budgets; and researching, collecting and analyzing economic and tourism related data.

AND

One (1) year of full-scope supervision responsibilities (experience may be concurrent).

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Economic Development, Event Planning, Tourism Marketing and will possess the ability to understand and interpret laws and legislation as they relate to and impact economic and workforce development.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter, demonstrating continued improvement and professional growth, while employing excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exhibiting superior personal interaction skills.

Selection Process

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Applications will be accepted continuously until filled.

Apply by 5 : 00PM, Friday, July 25, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

Examination Procedure :

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , please or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) : San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veteran's Preference Policy.

Please follow this link for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at

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Instructions : The information provided on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.

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Education : Do you possess a qualifying Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business or public administration, economics, behavioral science, or a closely related field?

Degree and field of study (major) must be clearly listed and detailed in the Education section of your application for consideration.

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Qualifying Experience : Do you possess at least three (3) years of full-time equivalent professional experience in economic, workforce, or community development, tourism, or event planning?

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Qualifying Experience : Indicate the employer(s), job title(s) and dates of employment where you acquired your qualifying experience in economic, workforce, or community development, tourism, or event planning.

Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N / A."

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Tourism / Event Planning : Describe your experience in leading tourism related activities and / or large-scale events (100+ attendees) including strategic planning, budgeting, and supervision.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N / A."

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Marketing Experience : Describe your experience in digital marketing, content creation, partnerships, and branding.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N / A."

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Describe your experience in contract management and monitoring . Include your specific experience initiating and finalizing contracts, managing contracts, your level of responsibility in managing contracts, and your responsibilities in monitoring contract compliance.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. Experience must also be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

If none, indicate "N / A."

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Supervisory Experience : Indicate the areas below in which you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience functioning as a regular, ongoing supervisor (not as backup in case of absence). Check all that apply. Experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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Personnel Management : Indicate the areas below in which you possess professional work experience. Check all that apply. Experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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Public Relations : Do you have experience working in the public or government sector which included interacting with elected officials, boards, commissions, or community leaders or stakeholders?

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and / or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Please follow this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note : If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note : if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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