Drive Economic Progress with the City of Medford!

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, November 11th.

Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Sunday, November 10th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

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As Medford’s Economic Development Manager, you'll spearhead initiatives that attract new investments, support local businesses, and drive sustainable growth. Your leadership will help shape the City’s economic future, creating opportunities for businesses and residents alike. If you're passionate about fostering a vibrant, thriving community, this is the role for you!

Required Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in local or regional economic development, planning, business marketing, and/or community development, including extensive experience with economic development, redevelopment, and/or revitalization programs.
Bachelor’s degree in economics, business or public administration, urban planning, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working with municipal governments or public sector experience.
Experience assisting startup companies and/or business retention and expansion. Additionally, experience providing financial assistance to growing businesses.

Available Schedule:

8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
- 9-80 (nine hour work days with a three-day weekend every other week)
- Teleworking up to 1 day per week

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Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

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Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 90,887, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.

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Click on the links below to learn more about Medford.
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Essential Functions of the Position:

Plans, develops, manages, and organizes activities related to business recruitment and growth to attract, create, and retain jobs; provides the business community and individual organizations information and assistance to promote and market the City as a favorable environment in which to establish and build industries and businesses.
Manages complex land development projects coordinating efforts between development entities/applicants and internal and external public agencies.
Coordinates efforts and information with various City departments to identify, attract, retain, manage, and assist business and industry; demonstrates continuous effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services, projects, and activities; decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service; may assist businesses with all required registration and permitting processes.
Collaborate with local businesses, government agencies, and community stakeholders to create workforce development programs.
Manage grants and funding opportunities to support economic development projects.
Coordinate marketing and promotional efforts for the City to attract prospective businesses and investors.
Evaluates and analyzes City codes, policies, and issues to recommend and implement revisions or solutions within scope of authority; ensures compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, timelines, and goals; interprets statutes and regulations; coordinates programs with local, state, Federal, and regional agencies.
Manages the collection, compilation, and presentation of project, operational, and financial data; prepares and presents proposals and various special and recurring reports to city officials, community groups, and other stakeholders; participates in various meetings with City Council, regional government organizations, community groups, and state and Federal agencies.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of economic development programs to ensure effectiveness and alignment with city goals; conducts studies to determine financial impact.
Participates in the development and administration of program and divisions budgets.
Conducts and analyzes market research to identify emerging economic trends and opportunities.
The scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the City Manager.

Other Functions of the Position:

Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Competencies:
Business Thinking - Effective performers see the City as a series of integrated and interlocking business processes. They understand general business concepts that govern these systems and their interfaces. They create and/or realign these systems in response to changing needs. They understand that a change in one process can have dramatic and unintended impact across the entire City. They are adept at using these interdependencies to synergistic advantage.

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They can utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.

Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work occurs both indoors in an office and outdoors in the field. The office environment features desk work with moderate noise levels and distractions, adequate lighting, and controlled HVAC systems. Outdoor field work may expose incumbent to various weather conditions, terrains, traffic, and undeveloped areas, as well as potential hazards like moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, and dust. Employee may also engage with upset staff and/or public and private representatives while interpreting enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Must possess physical ability to regularly work in a standard office environment, inspect City development sites, and attend various meetings which include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, and performing repetitive motions for extended periods of time. Strong hearing, visual acuity, and verbal communication skills are essential to perform daily tasks. Proficiency in using automated office equipment, such as computers, printers, copiers, and telephones, is also required. Employees may occasionally need to exert up to 25 pounds of force to move objects and regularly drive a motor vehicle.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
This position is open until filled. For first consideration, apply byNovember 10, 2024.
Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

Criminal history background investigation
Clear drug screen following federal law
Professional reference check

Questions or Assistance:

If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774-2014.
For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.

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Economic Development Manager