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Economic Development Program Manager

200 H Street; Antioch, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $122K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Economic Development Program Manager within the Economic Development Division. This role involves planning, organizing, and managing economic development efforts to promote business growth, retention, and attraction in Antioch.

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Responsibilities

Participate in all economic development efforts and activities

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

Develop, implement and administer economic development programs and activities; recommend budgetary adjustments as appropriate and prepare cost estimates for special projects

Function as liaison to the Economic Development Commission, the Chamber of Commerce and other community and regional groups as directed by the Economic Development Director

Coordinate the efforts of City departments and other groups relative to the City's economic development activities

Participate in the negotiation of development agreements related to economic development activities

Assist and work with staff to develop marketing plans

Coordinate consultants and City staff in securing funding for economic development projects and activities

Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence

Create and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) activities which will include purchase order and invoice tracking in the City’s financial system

Represent the City, as directed, to elected officials, outside agencies and industry interests; coordinate assigned activities with City departments, outside agencies and organizations

Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees

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 strategies as appropriate

Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints related to areas of responsibility

Perform related duties as required

Qualification

Economic development experiencePublic administration knowledgeStrategic planningBudget preparationPublic relationsAnalytical skillsTeam coordinationPresentation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, planning, economics, or a related field

Four years of increasingly responsible economic development experience

Must possess a valid California driver's license. For out-of-state candidates, we will accept an out-of-state driver's license at the time of application; however, a valid California driver's license must be obtained by the time of appointment

Preferred

Experience working in the public sector (i.e., City, County)

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

HEALTH AND WELFARE - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. A cash payment option in lieu of benefits is available.

LIFE INSURANCE

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

RETIREMENT - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for PEPRA members

MEDICAL-AFTER-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (MARA)

SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only. Employee pays 1.45% of salary with matching contribution paid by the City.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - City offers a 457 Plan. City contributes 5% of base salary per month towards a deferred compensation plan for Executive Management and 2% for other management.

HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year, including 3 floating holidays

VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service

VACATION BUYBACK POLICY

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

SICK LEAVE - Accrue 12 days per year

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM