Senior Economic Development Program Manager

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Senior Economic Development Program Manager within the Economic Development Division. The Economic Development Division (which is part of the Community & Economic Development Department) is responsible for the City's efforts to attract, retain, expand, and assist businesses in Antioch, generating wealth through which community benefits are realized. Our end goal is a business community known for its complexity and diversity. We support a wide range of programs and initiatives to help existing businesses and attract new ones. Outreach to businesses, property owners and commercial real estate brokers is a key component of the division’s strategy.

Summary Description

Under executive direction from the Community & Economic Development Director, manages the City’s Economic Development Division, including:

• Developing and managing programs and projects designed to help existing businesses.
• Responding to and collaborating with commercial real estate brokers, property owners, property managers, and business owners to support existing businesses and attract new businesses and commercial development to Antioch.
• Assisting with the development of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan.
• Promoting community vitality and quality of life improvements by supporting commercial real estate and businesses development in the City.
• Managing Economic Development staff.
  
  

Benefits

• Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option
• Life Insurance
  
  

SALARY:

$56.99 - $69.28 Hourly

$4,559.08 - $5,542.15 Biweekly

$9,878.00 - $12,008.00 Monthly

$118,536.00 - $144,096.00 Annually

Full Salary Schedule

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Participate in all economic development efforts and activities, leading certain programs and projects as assigned by executive management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of economic development goals, objectives, and priorities; recommend and administer relevant policies and procedures.
• Within City policy, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend resource allocations accordingly.
• Make presentations to the City Council, community and business groups.
• Participate in the development and administration of economic development programs and activities; recommend budgetary adjustments as appropriate, and prepare cost estimates on special projects.
• Act as liaison to the Economic Development Commission, the Chamber of Commerce and other community and regional groups as directed by the City Manager.
• Coordinate the efforts of City departments and other groups relative to the City's economic development activities.
• Coordinate information activities on City programs and oversee a centralized public information program including but not limited to news releases, newsletters and other publications on various City programs.
• Develop and implement plans for improved communications with the public.
• Participate in the negotiation of development agreements and other contracts related to economic development activities.
• Work with key executive and senior staff to develop a municipal marketing plan.
• Coordinate consultants and City staff in securing funding for economic development projects and activities.
• Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Represent the City, as directed, to elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with City departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Oversee the City’s property assets, and assist in negotiation, implementation and monitoring of lease agreements and the sale of real property assets.
• Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; serve as primary staff to the Economic Development Commission.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields of economic development; recommend actions to incorporate new developments as appropriate.
• Respondtoandresolvecitizeninquiriesandcomplaintsrelatedtoareasof responsibility.
• Perform related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge Of

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive economic development program.
• Principles and practices of economic development, and long-range planning.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Methods and techniques of public affairs and public relations.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Statistical and financial research methodology.
• Practicesandtechniquesforthedevelopmentandimplementationofeconomic development, marketing and communication techniques.
• Practices of private sector developers, lenders and financial institutions as they relate to economic development projects and activities.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  
  

Ability to:

• Administer a comprehensive economic development program, including goals, objectives and procedures.
• Lead teams consisting of staff and/or consultants as necessary to implement economic development strategies.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments.
• Identify and respond to community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff and/or consultants.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Participate in the preparation of designs and plans, field studies, inspection, contract documents and economic analyses.
• Participateinthenegotiationandadministrationofavarietyofagreementsand contracts.
  
  

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education/Training

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Major course work in public administration, business administration, planning, economics, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience

Seven years of increasingly responsible economic development experience.

License Or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch 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 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.