Economic Development Manager

Job Description:

Economic Development Manager

Description

THE POSITION

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a seasoned, forward-thinking, and team-oriented economic development professional with outstanding judgement, a proactive attitude, and a talent for building strong relationships to fill the role of Economic Development Manager .

The Economic Development Manager will offer strong leadership and guidance on all economic development matters within the City, supporting efforts to enhance the local economy while maintaining the high quality of life for residents. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded professional with extensive experience and subject matter expertise in economic development, applying their experience to creatively address challenges and leverage the unique opportunities presented by the City’s current transformation to foster a favorable business climate and sustainable economic growth.

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*Recruitment will close on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (PST)*

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision; or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Optional deferred compensation plans with up to 3% match.
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500/year).
• And much more.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties for the Economic Development Manager may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assumes management responsibility for assigned programs within the Economic Development Department including economic strategies, business attraction, expansion, and retention, City marketing, public relations, and promotional activities, redevelopment, and liaison to neighborhood associations; oversees projects and contracts and manages staff activities to deliver performance results.
• Develops, implements, and maintains division goals, objectives, policies and priorities; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, enhancing services and meeting goals; ensures that goals and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division’s annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the management of assigned projects; assigns, supervises and reviews the work of project management staff and contractors; reviews and updates project plans.

See the Job Description for a more complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economic development, community development, planning, public administration or a related field.
  • A Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management level experience in economic development, urban development, redevelopment, or planning including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
  • Additional years of experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION :

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

See the Job Description for a more complete list of Employment Standards & Minimum Qualifications.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a keyboard; attend off-site meetings; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and complex, color coded spreadsheets on a computer screen; strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA - Exempt status

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City’s application process.

HumanResources@CityofRanchoCordova.org

EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

CALPERS Retirement

Tier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.

Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new MISC members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than 6 months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula and are required to pay a 7.75% contribution toward the PERS benefit. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)

1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level) - The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% eachyear. Benefit amounts as of 2024 are $804, $1,608 and $2,413 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.

457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan

• City will contribute $23.08 per pay period into the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan onbehalf of the employee.
• City will match up to 3% of the base salary for employees who participate in the 457 plan. City match is placed in a 401(a) plan. There is no vesting period.
• Employees may also voluntarily participate in the 401(a) defined contribution retirement program; however, election must be made upon hire and is irrevocable during employment with the city.

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.

• $2,156 Family level benefit
• $1,807 Employee+1
• $1,062 Employee only

Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300.If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or visionbenefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.

Medical Benefits

Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan.In 2024, the retiree medicalcontribution is $157.00 per month.The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.

Dental -Delta Dental PPO

• Deductibles $50 per person each calendar year
• Maximums $1,500 - $2,500 per person each calendar year
• Preventative services - 100% covered
• Basic services - 80% covered
• Major services - 50% covered
• Waiting Period(s) - None

Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Medical FSA for the plan year is $3,200(maximum)
• Dependent Care FSA for the plan year is $5,000 (maximum)

Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined.

Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to80 hours in fiscal year 23/24.

Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.

Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.

Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.

Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy.

• Life price per $1,000 $0.109
• AD&D price per $1,000 $0.205

Long Term Disability

• LTD price per $100 $0.0145
• 60% of earnings up to $7,500
• 90 day benefit waiting period

Social Security - No
Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.

Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.

Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.

Updated January 2024

Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$139,027.20 - $170,233.92 Annually