Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating and managing the City's planning activities for various projects to promote economic development within the City and in the surrounding communities. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
100 W. Houston St. (City Tower) San Antonio, Texas 78205
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Serves as the City point of contact for coordinating and planning activities with and between City departments, community groups, small business ecosystem partners and professional consultant services
- Administers and manages professional services contracts that support small businesses and data management efforts
- Coordinates and plans City meetings with City Manager, City Council, Directors, and outside organizations or businesses.
- Develops, manages and administers small business support programs
- Prepares and makes presentations to City Council, City staff, advisory boards, community groups and other outside organizations or businesses as necessary.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government, economic development, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing targeted business retention and expansion plans
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Applicant Information
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of City planning procedures related to economic development.
- Knowledge of economic factors and incentives that motivate individual businesses to expand, modernize, or relocate.
- Knowledge of various City policies and procedures that impact individual businesses, including the permit and license system, zoning regulations, provision of municipal services such as police and Fire, etc.
- Knowledge of full range of techniques for providing financial assistance to firms.
- Knowledge of general acquisition regulations, the Federal procurement system, and contract negotiations.
- Knowledge of private sector business operations.
- Knowledge of current Federal market needs and applicable laws in government contracting.
- Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work with senior representatives of the business communities and City department Directors to design and implement business service programs.
- Ability to interpret Federal contact regulations.
- Ability to research and analyze information to develop and implement an effective marketing plan.
- Ability to prepare and conduct presentations.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note
- Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
- Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
- Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
- No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
- Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
- Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
- Yes - Both Programs
- No
04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
- 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
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How many years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government, economic development, or a related field do you have?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
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- 15 years +
06
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
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Describe your experience developing a targeted business retention and expansion plan, including key priorities and measurable goals. How would you utilize data analytics to track the effectiveness of your business retention and expansion efforts? If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
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Describe a situation where you had to effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders on a project and how you navigated different stakeholder priorities to achieve a successful outcome. If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
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Describe your most successful experience with developing and implementing an initiative to address critical community needs; and one that did not produce the desired results. What did you learn from these experiences? If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
- I acknowledge.
- Required Question
