Description
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Under direction of the Director of Community Development, manages, develops, plans and organizes the City's economic development endeavors, initiatives and efforts; develops and designs economic growth and development projects and programs that support business attraction, business retention, commercial, office and industrial development, development of public facilities and infrastructure, small business development initiatives and other economic development or capital improvement activities; manages development of major economic studies relating to targeted areas, industries, and development programs; assists with the preparation of long-range plans for the City’s economic growth and viability; performs related work as required.
Examples of Duties
- Manages and monitors the City's economic development, and public relations supporting business attraction, retention, expansion, redevelopment, and small business efforts.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and participates in major economic development and business attraction and retention projects.
- Identifies, plans and implements programs and initiatives designed to stimulate commercial development in the City.
- Manages, coordinates, monitors and evaluates strategies, programs, and activities to ensure business retention and expansion.
- Manages development of major economic studies relating to targeted areas, industries, and development programs; assists with the preparation of long-range plans and special studies in coordination with City departments and other public agencies.
- Conducts fiscal analysis and economic studies of economic development projects and/or operations.
- Coordinates economic development marketing efforts with the Communications and Marketing Division.
- Conducts special studies; analyzes, prepares, and submits comprehensive reports on comprehensive aspects of assigned programs and projects.
- Identifies and prepares analyses and development of public/private partnership opportunities.
- Prepares and presents grant applications for federal and state loan programs.
- Establishes and maintains liaison with organizations, private business firms, developers, brokers, public agencies, property owners, and the general public to promote and facilitate the planning and execution of economic development activities.
- Presents to legislative bodies, other public agencies, community groups, development associations, potential investors, and other major assemblages regarding the business development process or a specific project activity.
- Responds to public inquiries pertaining to business development in Cerritos.
- Negotiates and administers contracts between the City and business developers; prepares contracts and other related documents between the City and business developers ensuring compliance review of such documents.
- Meets with developers of major projects and appropriate departments to identify and resolve planning needs.
- Coordinates development programs and activities with other City departments.
- Oversees the development and revision of informational materials relative to the City development process.Interact with the executive management team, City Council Members, other City managers and staff from variety of departments, other entities and the public.
- Represents the City with citizen groups, outside agencies and the general public.
- Attends and participates in City Council, commissions, committees, staff and public and private agency meetings as required regarding assigned area of responsibility.
- Makes oral presentations as needed.
- Draft or review staff reports and supporting documents.
- Participates in strategic planning for division activities and develops short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
- Monitors and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures while assessing and monitoring workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends, theory, practices, laws and regulations related to the area of assignment; researches, develops, and implements innovative service and project delivery means.
- Receives, reviews and processes reports and records, including legal property appraisal descriptions, escrows, title reports, construction plans, purchase orders, property rights documents and project schedules.
- Develops staff reports related to assigned activities and services and reviews reports prepared by other staff.
- Selects, manages and motivates personnel including reviewing and evaluating work product, methods, procedures and performance.
- Identifies and enforces requirements for staff certification and/or completion of required training to ensure continued competence in support of evolving program needs; identifies and ensures resolution of deficiencies.
- Provides vision, leadership and management for all matters related to economic development.
- Develops and implements clear and effective goals and objectives consistent with the division's mission in support of City priorities.
- Reviews and evaluates achievements in support of division and City priorities and identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- General principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation, administration, and control.
- Grant funding sources, grant requirements, grant administration, and grant writing techniques.
- Principles of providing functional direction and training.
- Sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs, services, and administration.
- Financial, statistical, and comparative analysis techniques for interpreting various agreements and financial documents.
- Advanced principles, practices, and methods of administrative and organizational analysis.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and processes in assigned areas of responsibility.
- City personnel rules and regulations, municipal codes, purchasing policies, finance principles, and legal requirements.
- Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, report preparation, and presentation.
- Public administration policies, procedures, functions, authorities, and regulations.
- Basic accounting procedures and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and recommendations.
- Business computer applications related to statistical analysis, data management, data research, management, manipulation, and analysis.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Department organization, functions, programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, document processing, and filing systems.
- Basic principles and practices of database development and maintenance including uses and outputs of data.
- Mathematical principles and statistical techniques.
- Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information in assigned areas of responsibility.
- City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability To
- Research, analyze, evaluate, understand, interpret, and apply programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines, and develop sound recommendations.
- Plan and conduct effective management, administrative, and operational studies.
- Prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports on a variety of financial, budgetary, and administrative issues.
- Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner for a variety of intended audiences.
- Plan, assign work, coordinate, and review the work of support staff.
- Conduct meetings, give presentations, and accurately convey messages.
- Create detailed analytical reports and graphs.
- Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
- Monitor compliance of grant awarded agreements.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Analyze problems, research and identify comprehensive solutions, and implement recommendations.
- Develop and administer assigned budgets and accurately track and process receipts of revenues and payments of expenditures.
- Use mathematical functions and principles and perform complex arithmetic calculations accurately.
- Maintain and update accurate records and files.
- Manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Communicate and assist the public.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, and procedural, guidelines.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Administrative and Management analysis.
Physical and Environmental Condition
The physical demands 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.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time using a computer keyboard and screen.
- Standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
- Mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
- Grasping, pushing, pulling, dragging, and lifting boxes and files weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Possible exposure to the elements and the incumbent may be exposed to heat and cold.
- Climbing ladders or step stools.
- Driving a vehicle on City business.
Required Licenses And Certificates
- Possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license.
Supplemental Information
About The City Of Cerritos
Cerritos was incorporated in 1956 as the City of Dairy Valley and officially was named Cerritos in 1967. The City offers top-notch services to residents, businesses and visitors, from its beautiful parks system and Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park to its state-of-the-art Library and renowned Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Cerritos is also known for its quality schools and bustling business community, which includes the Cerritos Auto Square, Cerritos Towne Center, and Los Cerritos Center.
City of Cerritos employees are passionate about public service, and consist of a dynamic and diverse team of professionals across five departments. Together, we are committed to ensuring the safety, vitality, and well-being of the Cerritos community.
ANNUAL VACATION – After 6 months of continuous services, each employee is eligible for a vacation of 6 days. After five years of continuous services and employee is eligible for a vacation of 17 days, with an annual accrual up to a maximum of 22 days.
HOLIDAYS – The City of Cerritos recognizes 11 holidays, plus one floating holiday designated by the employee.
SICK LEAVE – The City provides all paid sick leave. Sick leave with pay for all non-exempt employee shall accrue at the rate of one working day for each full calendar month of the employee's service and any such leave may accrue without limit. At termination, the City will compensate the employee leaving City service for one-half of all accrued sick leave earned.
HEALTH PLANS – All employees and their dependents are provided with a contribution to a comprehensive group health plan. The City will contribute monthly to active employees the cost of PERS Platinum family coverage which can be applied towards any PERS insurance plan.
DENTAL and VISION PLAN – All employees and their dependents are covered through Delta Dental and Vision Services Program (VSP).
RETIREMENT – Retirement benefits are under the provisions of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The City does not participate in Social Security. Your PERS benefit may affect your Social Security benefit. For more information please refer to Social Security publications. All employees are subject to the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT – Participation in the City's Educational Reimbursement Program is available to all non-probationary City employees who wish to undertake independent studies to improve their job skills. The City provides $3,500 per year for tuition reimbursement.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY – Employees are provided benefits under a Long-Term Disability Plan after the expiration of an appropriate waiting period.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY – Employees may purchase benefits under a Short-Term Disability Plan after the expiration of an appropriate waiting period.
CREDIT UNION – Membership with F&A Federal Credit Union is available to all employees.
LIFE INSURANCE – All employees are covered by a term life insurance policy.
NO-SMOKING POLICY – A no-smoking policy has been adopted in all City facilities to promote a health-based, smokeless workplace as part of the City's commitment to a pollution-free environment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – The City offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for an additional tax-deferred savings option incentive as an additional benefit provided and/or available to employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – The City of Cerritos is and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE – The City of Cerritos is currently negotiating a 9/80 an optional alternate work schedule for certain positions.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK – Applicants will be required as a prerequisite to employment to successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with City policy, which may include live scan and other job-related criminal background investigation. The cost of the criminal background check will be paid by the City.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION – Applicants will be required as a prerequisite to employment to successfully pass a physical and drug screening examination, the cost of which will be paid by the City.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Do you currently possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?
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Do you currently work Full-Time or Part-Time?
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- N/A
- Retired
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Describe your experience with direct business recruitment and outreach. What strategies have you used to attract new businesses?
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Describe your experience in economic development.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Finance, Economics, Environmental Services or a related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Administrative and Management Analysis? Please make sure to upload a copy of your degree.
