ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Description:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Description

The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Economic Development Manager that will support and help the city's forward-thinking approach on continuing to strengthen the economic future of the community.

Employment Type: Full-time position represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs Management and Confidential Employees Association.

Work Schedule : This position will be assigned a 4/10 work schedule from Monday - Thursday.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager's Office. Performs expert level professional economic development work; manages projects and programs, including primary responsibility for the daily management and operations of the City’s economic development program; provides competent advice to the city's policymakers, advisory committees, management, and the general public; manages complex planning and development projects; responsible for recruitment, retention, and promotion of businesses; and marketing of the community and housing programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local program guidelines and requirements.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general direction from the City Manager or designee(s).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises indirect supervision over staff as needed.

A. Held in Common:
Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.Works cooperatively with other City employees.Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.
B. Essential Job Specific Duties:
Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Executive Team. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Plan, supervise, coordinate, and review the daily activities of consultants and City staff within the assigned department.Plans, directs, coordinates, reviews, and participates in data collection and analysis.Monitors and ensures City compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.Prepares and presents statistical and narrative reports and findings.Organizes a variety of meetings and conducts public workshops and roundtables.Attend and participate in a variety of City Council, Commission, department, administrators, professional organizations, contractors, the City Manager’s Office, county, and Regional and State regulatory agencies regarding matters relating to areas of assigned responsibilities.Recommends, prepares, and oversees the budget of assigned programs and assists in the preparation of the department budget.Coordinate department activities with other City departments and with State, regional, and county agencies.Prepare, review, and edit a variety of complex reports, correspondences, and special studies.Recommends departmental operating practices and procedures.Makes oral and written presentations.
C. Other Job Specific Duties
Prepares and reviews meeting agendas and staff reports.selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; and works with employees to correct deficiencies.Communicates and coordinates with customers and clients such as developers, real estate brokers, business owners, and property owners.Participates in the development and administration of the Department budget; monitors and approves expenditures; and implements adjustments.Represents the Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.Makes informational presentations to City committees, civic organizations, business groups, and public gatherings.Responds to, manages, and resolves sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.Performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Municipal government and community development department organization, administration and operations.
• Principles, practices and methods used in contemporary urban and economic development planning and building.
• Special, social, political and economic trends and operating problems of community development organizations.
• Local, state, and federal economic development programs, issues, and trends;
• City Codes, Ordinances, and Policies.
  Laws, codes, regulations, standards, rules and procedures governing environmental matters, zoning, land divisions, building and housing codes, and general plan management.
• Negotiating and conflict resolution techniques.
• Effective methods of making oral and written presentations.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers and related applications.
• Practices and techniques for the development and implementation of economic development, marketing, and communication techniques.

Ability to:

• Manage and direct a comprehensive economic development program and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of various program performance and efforts.
• Select, supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate staff.
• Identify and respond to community issues, concerns, and needs.
• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Analyze problems and recommend and implement effective solutions.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the City’s Executive and Management teams.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; and make effective presentations.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports and make effective presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Think clearly, logically and rationally under pressure, adhere to multiple deadlines and handle multiple projects.
• Meet and serve the public with professionalism, courtesy, and tact.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, urban planning, regional planning, or a related field; additional coursework and/or a Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of recent increasingly responsible experience in community and economic development related experience; administrative and supervisory experience preferred. Municipal experience highly preferred.
• A valid State of California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

NEPOTISM:

Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account first.

METHOD OF SELECTION:
Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.
ACCOMODATION:
If you require special testing and/or interview accommodation due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is primarily performed indoors.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Hazards are minimal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand, walk, and bend.
• Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders.
• See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.

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Closing Date/Time: 3/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$131,748.36 - $171,901.68 Annually