Economic Development Program Manager Job Antioch area,California USA,Business

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the 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.

Under executive management direction, plans, organizes, and manages elements of the City’s economic development efforts, including developing and implementing programs and projects designed to expand the local economy by promoting business growth, retention, and attraction; promotes community vitality and expedites quality development/redevelopment in the City. The position also assists with the development of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan, identifying opportunity sites for potential commercial development and vacant buildings suitable for new businesses and develop strategies to stimulate development and fill vacant buildings respond to and collaborate with commercial real estate brokers, property owners, property managers, and business owners to support existing businesses and attract new businesses to Antioch.

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

$50.49 - $61.38 Hourly
$8,352.00 - $10,151.00 Monthly
$ - $ Annually
Full Salary Schedule

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.

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.

The following generally…


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