What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Development Division Manager (Business & Workforce Development) position at City of Moreno Valley?
Description
Empowering Business, Enriching Community, Expanding Possibilities.
Join Team MoVal as the next Business & Workforce Development Division Manager!
This position is open until filled. First review of applications is Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review.
THE POSITION
The City is seeking a dynamic and visionary Economic Development Division Manager (Business and Workforce Development). This leader will drive initiatives that strengthen our local economy, attract and retain businesses, and enhance community prosperity through various programs, including workforce development. The role oversees various Economic Development Department operations, guiding staff, programs, and partnerships. The goal is to help expand the City’s tax base, create quality jobs, and foster sustainable growth. The Division Manager will work closely with the Economic Development Director, City Council, and community stakeholders. Together, they will design and implement innovative strategies for workforce development and business retention, and expansion. This position requires a balance of strategic planning, operational management, and relationship-building. The goal is to ensure the City remains competitive, business-friendly, and aligned with its mission and values.
Find additional information in the Economic Development Division Manager (Business & Workforce Development) job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal Economic Development Division Manager (Business and Workforce Development) has a strong foundation in public economic development, urban planning, and community development. This candidate understands how to attract, retain, and expand commercial and industrial businesses. They foster initiatives that diversify the City’s tax base and create sustainable jobs. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and collaborative leader. They work well with City officials, business leaders, community organizations, and residents. This person can navigate sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy while representing the City with professionalism and credibility in negotiations, public forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Minimum Qualifications
This single position class is responsible for managing and integrating the functions, programs and activities of the Economic Development department, which provides broad, City-wide economic development. The incumbent provides advice and strategic leadership to the Economic Development Director in the development of short-and long-term development plans to meet the City's strategic growth and development objectives. Responsibilities are broad in scope and involve highly sensitive and publicly visible projects that require a high degree of policy,programand management discretion. Results are evaluated in terms of overall effectiveness.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Moreno Valley was incorporated as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The Mayor serves for a two-year term. Each Council Member serves for four years with staggered terms.
The City has a committed,customer-service-oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees, who provide a wide range of municipal services, including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
All New Division Manager positions are At-Will Employment/Contract positions.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
01
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
Do you have governmental agency experience?
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
04
Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible development experience, including public economic, business and/or land use development projects experience that you possess.
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
Please briefly share your experience with budgeting, contract administration, or managing consultant services.
07
Please briefly share how you have used data or analysis to shape economic development strategies or recommend policy changes?
Empowering Business, Enriching Community, Expanding Possibilities.
Join Team MoVal as the next Business & Workforce Development Division Manager!
This position is open until filled. First review of applications is Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review.
THE POSITION
The City is seeking a dynamic and visionary Economic Development Division Manager (Business and Workforce Development). This leader will drive initiatives that strengthen our local economy, attract and retain businesses, and enhance community prosperity through various programs, including workforce development. The role oversees various Economic Development Department operations, guiding staff, programs, and partnerships. The goal is to help expand the City’s tax base, create quality jobs, and foster sustainable growth. The Division Manager will work closely with the Economic Development Director, City Council, and community stakeholders. Together, they will design and implement innovative strategies for workforce development and business retention, and expansion. This position requires a balance of strategic planning, operational management, and relationship-building. The goal is to ensure the City remains competitive, business-friendly, and aligned with its mission and values.
Find additional information in the Economic Development Division Manager (Business & Workforce Development) job description.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal Economic Development Division Manager (Business and Workforce Development) has a strong foundation in public economic development, urban planning, and community development. This candidate understands how to attract, retain, and expand commercial and industrial businesses. They foster initiatives that diversify the City’s tax base and create sustainable jobs. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and collaborative leader. They work well with City officials, business leaders, community organizations, and residents. This person can navigate sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy while representing the City with professionalism and credibility in negotiations, public forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, marketing, economics, social sciences or a closely related field, equivalent to related work experience. A Master’s degree is preferred; AND
- A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience within a municipal economic development development/community development department, redevelopment agency, and/or economic development corporation, estate development and public relations; AND
- At least four (4) years of related supervisory experience
This single position class is responsible for managing and integrating the functions, programs and activities of the Economic Development department, which provides broad, City-wide economic development. The incumbent provides advice and strategic leadership to the Economic Development Director in the development of short-and long-term development plans to meet the City's strategic growth and development objectives. Responsibilities are broad in scope and involve highly sensitive and publicly visible projects that require a high degree of policy,programand management discretion. Results are evaluated in terms of overall effectiveness.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Moreno Valley was incorporated as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The Mayor serves for a two-year term. Each Council Member serves for four years with staggered terms.
The City has a committed,customer-service-oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees, who provide a wide range of municipal services, including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
All New Division Manager positions are At-Will Employment/Contract positions.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
01
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
- Less than High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
- Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
- Master's Degree or higher
Do you have governmental agency experience?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
04
Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible development experience, including public economic, business and/or land use development projects experience that you possess.
- None
- Less than two (5) years
- Five (5) - six (6) years
- Seven (7) years or more
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- No experience
- Less than four (4) year
- Four (4) - five (5) years
- Six (6) years or more
Please briefly share your experience with budgeting, contract administration, or managing consultant services.
07
Please briefly share how you have used data or analysis to shape economic development strategies or recommend policy changes?
- Required Question