DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DEFINITION

Under direction from the City Manager, serves as a member of the City's executive management team; plans, directs, organizes, budgets, coordinates and oversees the programs, projects, activities and operations of the Economic Development Department. He / She will establish and maintain liaison to the Planning Commission, capital improvement projects, other committees as needed, and the general public. He / She assures the integrity of all Economic Development services; is well versed in the principles methods and practices of economic development that includes strong negotiating and facilitation skills; has familiarity with the fundamentals of real-estate analysis including financial and economic review processes; and oversees the administration of professional consulting services contracts. Provides leadership regarding departmental strategies, resource requirements and competing priorities to attain community needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision is received from the City Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assume full management responsibilities for Economic Development Departmental Services and Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
• Plans, organizes, and directs Economic Development operations including current and advanced planning, environmental planning (CEQA compliance).
• Reviews major land use, businesses, construction and building projects with other Staff, Managers, Commissions, Committees, City Manager and City Council to enhance and maintain successful programs and projects to help shape the growth and development of the City.
• Facilitates private development in the City through meetings and outreach to developers, brokers, and retail tenants.
• Obtain and manage state and federal grant monies for private development and other projects.
• Understand Budgetary practices and economics in the field of economic development, direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies, monitor and approve expenditures and implement mid-year adjustments.
• Represents the Economic Development Department to other line departments, elected officials, and outside agencies and organizations.
• Courts developers and businesses and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Supervise and coordinate the technical research required in the economic development review process.
• Develop and Present highly technical & analyzed information, studies and reports, as well as ordinances, resolutions, and staff report clearly and concisely to various divisions, commissions, City Council and lay groups orally and in writing.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, disciplines, plans and organizes workloads for assigned staff and consultants.
• Analyzes local, State and Federal legislation; advises and develops City policy in the areas economic development,
• Engages intergovernmental organizations and represents the City in Economic Development forums.
• Perform a variety of public relations and outreach work related to Economic development, redevelopment activities.
• Generates private sector investment and economic development interest in the revitalization of properties in the City by working with real estate brokers, merchant builders and private investment firms.
• Evaluates business processes and implements modernization strategies, where needed, develops and leads staff to implement short and long-range plans and projects related to economic development.
• Responds to public inquiries about economic development, regulations, and ordinances.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the City Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :

Education :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands :

Working Conditions :

BENEFITS

Eligible Benefits Package Includes :

The City participates in Medical Opt-Out program.

Eight (8) hours per month (accrued at the rate of four (4) hours bi-weekly for 24 of the 26 pay periods annually) during the first five (5) years of service

(11th) through fifteenth (15th) years of service;

Long Term Disability : City pays full premium for all full-time employees.

Participation in California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

as follows :

For Classic members hired after 05 / 27 / 2012 - CalPERS 2%@ 60 plan,

with employee contribution currently at 7.0%.

contribution currently at 6.75%.

Social Security : Employee contribute 6.20% and employer contribute 6.20%

Mobile Device : Issuance of a city-owned, city-paid mobile device

Compensation details : 83.06-100.96 Hourly Wage

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Required

Preferred

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