Development Manager *Revised

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

10/3/25, 10/31/25, 12/1/25, *12/29/25 (final)

Please click on the below link to learn more about the position and to review the full recruitment brochure:

Economic Development Manager Recruitment Brochure

Under general direction, the Development Manager, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates economic and community development activities and projects, assisting internal and external customers and organizations, including serving as primary point of contact for development activities and projects, and coordinating activities and projects with County departments and outside agencies.

Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Development principles, best practices, and implementation, including community and business development, real estate development, redevelopment, and local government financial incentives for business and marketing
• Current market trends in real estate development
• Real estate development finance and financial analysis
• California land use planning entitlement law and regulations
• Public administration, public policy analysis, and economics
• Principles of urban and regional design and planning
• Principles and practices of marketing
• Statistical analysis and project/problem resolution
• Project management practices and techniques, and concepts of effective teambuilding
• Planning and building principles, practices, and implementation, including economic and community development, construction, redevelopment, and building trades
• Community relations and outreach

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities, make sound decisions, and meet critical deadlines
• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
• Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, developers, businesses, community associations, business districts, personnel from other jurisdictions, public officials, media, and general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction
• Exercise sound judgment in a politically sensitive environment
• Analyze situations, review complex data, and develop appropriate solutions
• Facilitate consensus and issue resolution

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

AND

Four years of paid full-time experience performing city, county or regional land use planning or project management; economic development; redevelopment; business development; private development; district formation; or a closely related field.

Note: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the educational requirement on the basis of one (1) year of experience is equal to 30 semester units (45 quarter units). The educational requirement is considered to require a minimum of 120 semester units (180 quarter units).

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

FORMULA RATE EXAM (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.