The Ideal Candidate:

The City of Campbell is seeking a highly motivated, seasoned Economic Development Manager who has the ability to collaborate with finesse and manage assigned programs and projects with ease to assist the City of Campbell with achieving their short and long term goals.

The Position:
Under direction of the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee, plan, develop, organize, implement, and administer the City's economic development programs, plans, activities, policies, and procedures related to the Economic Development Division. This position is responsible for economic development programs, including business attraction, business retention/expansion, small business assistance, and marketing/communications, including collaboration with other City divisions and departments, businesses, community organizations, City management, and stakeholders. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain a business-friendly climate in the City through processes and procedure which are responsive to the needs of the business community;
Develop and implement the goals, objectives, policies, and priority recommendations of the City’s Economic Development Plan;
Represent the City and establish and maintain positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, non-profits, business organizations, state and local agencies and associations, city staff, and the general public;
Develop and oversee a City-wide business retention and expansion program to retain and attract businesses that are compatible with the community and with the key drivers of the City’s economy;
Work closely with other City departments to identify barriers for businesses locating, expanding or doing business in Campbell;
Work with property owners, prospective tenants, brokers and investors, and developers to match available vacant and underutilized properties with desired commercial and industrial business activities;
Identify, pursue, and oversee grant and alternative funding opportunities that leverage City resources for economic development activities;
Assist with the preparation of the Economic Development Division operating budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, contract services, and supplies; and administer approved budget;
Stay abreast on pertinent local, State and Federal regulations that affect businesses and economic development;
Provide consistent communication with businesses, property owners, stakeholders, broker networks, developers and investors. Provide technical assistance, tools, and techniques used for commercial and downtown revitalization and redevelopment;
Manage economic development tools including GIS mapping systems, demographic research and real estate data gathering tools, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or tracking systems;
Identify, monitor, develop, and analyze data to assess market trends, issues, and opportunities that expand tax revenues and support business expansion;
Recommend revisions to City ordinances and policies to assist business operations in the City’s economic centers and other business corridors to improve economic conditions, functionality, aesthetics and public safety;
Plan, prepare, and implement marketing strategies and promotions, special events and activities, and business assistance services for the City’s Downtown, commercial, and industrial areas; and
Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, urban planning, economics, or a closely related field; and, five years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, real estate financing and development, redevelopment, and planning, including one year of supervisory responsibility. (A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)

Experience working in or with the public sector is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, policies and current trends of public administration, economic development, land use, real estate development, and redevelopment;
Pertinent Federal, State, and local rules and regulations related to economic development, public land acquisition, and redevelopment;
Federal, State, and local programs and resources for economic development and business assistance;
Joint public and private sector approaches and techniques to stimulate economic activity in urban areas;
Techniques used for commercial and downtown revitalization and redevelopment;
Public financial reporting, budgeting, fiscal and economic analysis for development and policy impacts;
Public tax revenue monitoring;
Principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing;
Principle and practices of public information and marketing such as social media, web pages, and email distribution lists;
Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, leadership and personnel management; and
Principles and practices of workplace safety.

Ability to:

Organize, direct, and implement comprehensive economic development programs;
Implement all strategic initiatives and priority actions of the City’s Economic Development Plan;
Prepare and administer an operating budget;
Conduct complex economic and market analysis;
Negotiate and manage professional consulting service contracts;
Establish and execute comprehensive work plans in a timely and competent manner;
Prioritize assignments and workload appropriately and respond to deadlines effectively;
Make oral presentations, as needed, to clearly convey information and concepts;
Develop effective marketing, and outreach materials;
Exercise good judgment and sound decision making;
Problem-solve and implement creative solutions;
Supervise and mentor staff, and exercise informal authority to build consensus and foster innovation at all levels;
Establish and maintain a positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time;
Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk;
Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;
Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing; and
Lift or carry weight of 30 pounds or less.

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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