Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Economic Development Department as an Economic Development Specialist!

The Economic Development Department is looking to fill (1) one Economic Development Specialist which supports the City's business attraction and business retention programs and activities; develops marketing materials and programs for local and regional activities; and interacts with the local and regional Chambers of Commerce and the County Economic Development Agency.

We are looking for someone with:

Good judgement: Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills: Working with internal and external customers to provide a high level of service
Familiarity with common business practices: Understanding of Commercial Real Estate, Common Business Practices, and business terminology
People Skills: Has a welcoming, professional, and compassionate demeanor
Collaboration: Works well with internal and external customers to support and manage a variety of economic development projects.
Proficiency in: Microsoft Office to schedule meetings, create documents, as well experience using a variety of social media platforms.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs a wide variety of professional level research, administrative support, and analysis in support of the City's Economic Development functions, operations, and programs; performs research and studies including economic or financial studies.
Coordinates with City staff to facilitate project processing and permitting; provides information and assistance to those who contact the Economic Development Division for permit assistance.
Assists in the preparation of staff reports for various groups, committees, commissions, and boards; prepares meeting agendas, summaries, and information packets as needed.
Conducts site location assistance for business locators; researches, gathers, and provides data on available properties; collects data from brokerage companies on available property; prepares and sends information packages to clients; coordinates and conducts business assistance meetings.
Maintains and enhances the Economic Development Division web page on the City's website; gathers current data; writes narratives; organizes changes in web page layout and design; coordinates economic development web page updates and changes with City information systems staff.
Assists in the operations of the Business Retention and Attraction efforts; attends meetings, conferences, events, and City sponsored initiatives, coordinates follow-up meetings regarding expansion and relocation; assists in solving problems and coordinating solutions to business issues.
Provides support to and participates in various meetings of various community groups and service organizations.
Maintains and analyzes a variety of data including Business Retention and Attraction data.
Performs a variety of general administrative and clerical duties in support of the Economic Development Division; prepares articles for newsletters; provides over-the counter information to the public; responds to requests involving business development; prepares necessary correspondence; organizes data in spreadsheets; responds to surveys.
Develops marketing materials intended to attract new business and industries to the city.
Assists the Department Director and Economic Development Managers in responding to RFPs from Site Selectors, Real Estate Representatives, Executives, and other decision makers involved in the site selection process.
Assists in arranging conferences, seminars, and meetings. Performs related duties as required.
Expected to exercise limited discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Knowledge of –

Methods and techniques of research, and report preparation.
Basic economic development concepts and strategies.
Basic marketing practices.
Business, commercial and retail markets, and economic indicators and trends.
General planning, zoning, project processing, and permitting processes.
City organization and functions of the various departments in the City.
Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
General marketing concepts and principles.
Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to –

Conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analysis, reports, and recommendations.
Assist with promoting and implementing the City's economic development programs, initiatives and activities.
Speak and present in public to business owners, community members, neighborhood associations, civic groups and other governmental agencies.
Develop and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.
Represent the City in a professional and customer service-oriented manner when working with boards, community groups, and the general public.
Facilitate and streamline permit processes for developers, investors, businesses and brokers.
Understand the organization, operation, and services of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Utilize computer applications to perform analysis and prepare reports, charts, graphs, and related materials.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration, business administration, economics, marketing, or a closely related field; and one (1) year of professional experience related to economic development activities and programs in an Economic Development Department, private sector economic development firm, chamber of commerce, or business improvement district; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy may be required for certain assignments.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone, use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

Health Insurance – Monthly contribution for health, dental and vision premiums: $1,125.00 Employee Only, $1,377.00 Employee plus one, or $1,841.00 Employee plus Family. A “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December for eligible employees who waive benefits.
Vacation - 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually
13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
Retirement - California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members: 2% at 55 | New CALPERS members 2% at 62.
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits plan
Flexible Spending Accounts such as pre-tax childcare plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received by
Management/Confidential employees of the City per Memorandum of Understanding

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

Application Review -

A. Minimum qualifications

B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire

The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing (examination) -

Oral Examination tentatively scheduled for the week of October 21, 2024

Accommodation

The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104 or via email at rivera_st@sbcity.org.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024

Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:

Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.
LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Employment/Professional Reference Check
Confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials

The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

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