This is an open recruitment. Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Economic Development Manager classification or in similar classifications. 
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. The first review of applications will take place on February 2, 2024. 
DEFINITION
Directs economic development planning activities for the City. Negotiates with industry representatives to encourage location in the area. Directs activities, for example research, analysis, and evaluation of technical information to determine feasibility and economic impact of proposed expansions and developments. Confers with governmental officials, business advocacy groups, to effect changes in local policies or ordinances to encourage effective development.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager. May exercise supervision over technical and clerical staff.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Serves as a liaison and facilitator for developing, expanding and enhancing local city businesses.
• Develops and implements marketing strategies for attracting new businesses to the community. 
• Develops and implements programs for enhancing local businesses, to include the use of grant-funded programs, loans and other available funding sources.
• Administers a program of business and industry assistance and incentives, including outreach, referrals, marketing, tracking, reporting and location assistance.
• Acts as the primary City liaison to other City Departments, County offices, regional entities and State and Federal agencies on matters relating to business expansion, retention and recruitment.
• Promotes adoption and implementation of action plans encouraging economic development within the City.
• Prepares reports and makes presentations to the City Council, City management, and various community groups.
• Collects key market data and tracks economic trends. Data collected on effect of transportation improvements, retail markets and trends in the labor market/employment, real estate, industrial structure and population demographics
• Negotiates and monitors contracts for services for the City Manager's Office related to economic development.
• Researches, prepares, and monitors grant applications and other alternative funding opportunity.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive economic database on the Hollister area
• Responds to inquiries on economic data, trends and resources.
• Develops and implements business retention, expansion and conversion strategies.
• Coordinates preparation and implementation of special projects; writes reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Experience:
Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive economic development, urban planning, public administration, economics, business administration, or closely related field, experience with a track record of developing and implementing business attraction and retention programs. Supervisory experience is preferred.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economics, urban planning, public or business administration, or closely related field.
 
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of an economic development program. Commercial/industrial real estate practices and site selection procedures. Marketing, public information, and promotional techniques.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration. Public relation concepts and practices.
• Principles and practices of demographic research and analysis.
• Statistics and mathematics applicable to economic analysis and principles, economic performance measures.
• Practices and procedures of grant writing.

 Ability to:

• Plan, prioritize and direct varied community development activities.
• Delegate authority and responsibility as well as schedule and program work on a long­ term basis.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines, including using creative ways to solve issues.
• Work effectively with business leaders, financial institutions, citizen groups, elected officials and department managers in interdepartmental and diverse team environments.
• Interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances. Research and prepare complex community development data.
• Operate a personal computer and programs used in the course of work.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of an operating budget.

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department. The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here. Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list. Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.