***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Economic Development Manager
The City of Concord is currently seeking one Economic Development Manager in the Economic Development and Base Reuse Department. The Economic Development Manager will have day-to-day responsibilities to guide and manage the Economic Development activities of the City. Ideal candidates have a strong background in, and knowledge of, the public and private sector considerations that drive business decisions to locate or expand in ways that improve the local economy.
The Economic Development & Base Reuse Department
The Economic Development and Base Reuse Department is committed to helping business succeed, focusing on three broad goals to support the City's economic vitality:
Goal 1: Provide exceptional services through expanded partnerships and capacity.
Goal 2: Enhance Concord's business environment.
Goal 3: Establish a brand identity for Concord.
What you will be doing:
This position will focus on increasing the City's profile in the business community, attracting new businesses in growth industries, encouraging private investments and facilitating existing business expansions. This position will carry outreach efforts by implementing targeted marketing campaigns, engaging in one on one business meetings with businesses, commercial real estate brokers and business groups. Along with the Director, the Economic Development Manager will actively participate in regional and state economic development efforts to expand the City’s presence and influence.
We are looking for someone who:
- Possesses a strong foundation in managing public sector economic development programs;
- Is a goal-oriented, flexible, self-starter who has the skill set to work with others creatively to find solutions in a proactive and collaborative manner;
- Has a proven track record in creating and implementing marketing strategies, social media campaigns, and public relations communications;
- Possesses outstanding communication skills – in both verbal and written form;
- Possesses the ability to establish and maintain strong internal and external working relationships;
- Demonstrates a high comfort level interacting with and presenting to a variety of audiences; and
- Has extensive experience leading and participating in collaborative development projects.
- Embraces, promotes, and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values.
What we offer:
The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:• Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage• City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance• Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year available upon completion of probation• Generous tuition reimbursement program• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annually• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs• Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insurance• A wellness program that offers fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources• Option for hybrid work schedule based on Director approval*Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at www.cityofconcord.org.
The Community:
Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco and 58miles north of San Jose. With a population of almost 130,000 residents occupying an area of 31 square miles, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The City’s central location offers easy access to the entire Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley. Concord has much to offer; its local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City’s early California heritage, along with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, diverse public and private educational opportunities for students of all ages are available in Concord. Concord residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The ideal weather and natural beauty of Concord make the area ideal for visitors and locals seeking active outdoor activities. In Concord, where “Families Come First,” one is never far from a park or an open green space for active play or just relaxing. Todos Santos Plaza, the heart of downtown Concord, features a year-round Farmer’s Market, several seasonal and community celebrations, as well as serving as a wonderful outdoor space for all to enjoy.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the panel interview and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you.
Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.- Designs, develops, and implements strategies including but not limited to the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan in support of business attraction, business retention, business expansion and development activities.
- Develops marketing and promotional programs to enhance the implementation of economic development activities.
- Participates in the selection and monitors the activities and performance of consultants and program operators (such as non-profit development corporations); administers contracts for the Agency and the City.
- Provides supervision to, and collaborates with, assigned staff.
- Seeks out and secures funding and cooperation from State and Federal sources for economic development projects and programs, and acts as liaison with those agencies.
- Analyzes and interprets market information regarding employment, housing, industries, and finance and their impacts on local economic development activities. Analyzes and interprets economic and business statistics.
- Serves as liaison between property owners, businesses, City officials, and others regarding economic development projects and programs.
- Makes presentations at various meetings including those before the City Council . Provides staff assistance in the preparation of agenda items and background for such meetings.
- Provides written and oral information on the Economic Development Program to interested individuals and groups, and reports on the status of economic development projects and programs; directs and coordinates the compilation of information and its dissemination, including press releases.
- Assists in the preparation and administration of the Economic Development portion of the Agency's budget.
- Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.
- Oversee Successor Agency/Surplus Land disposition and reuse.
- Actively participate in target industry events and network with industry leaders to identify emerging opportunities for business attraction and expansion as well as recruit high-value employers.
- Partner with workforce development agencies, educational institutions, and employers to align training programs with industry needs
- Performs other work as assigned.
To view the full class specification for the position of Economic Development Manager, please visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecsKnowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of public and private sector considerations in making business expansion or location decisions; principles, practices and techniques related to economic development, business financing, employment development and related programs; programs and methods for improving the economic development climate within a municipality similar to the City of Concord; Federal, State and local ordinances, policies and procedures related to economic development; basic administrative, and budgetary principles and practices; principles and techniques related to economic development activities; functions and operations of a municipal government; application of the planning process to development projects.
Ability to plan, organize and administer comprehensive economic development programs; cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with members of the public and community organizations, business leaders, City staff and representatives of other government and economic development agencies; represent the City effectively in professional relationships with business leaders, elected officials, and others; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; foster a spirit of team work and cooperation in meeting the City's economic development objectives; willing to be cross trained in areas to support Department and Division; interpret and explain City policies and procedures; utilize computer to perform word processing and spreadsheet functions; self-start and meet established deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines; work independently and exercise considerable independent judgment in resolving issues.
Education/Experience
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, economics, or a closely related field.
Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public economic development planning, business administration, or public administration which involves related program development, that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities outlined above.A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
