Senior Economic Development Program Manager

TheCity of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Senior Economic Development Program Manager within theEconomic Development Division. The Economic Development Division (which is part of the Community & Economic Development Department) is responsible for the Citys 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 divisions strategy.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under executive direction from the Community & Economic Development Director manages the Citys Economic Development Division including:

• Developing and managing programs and projects designed to help existing businesses.
• Responding to and collaborating with commercial real estate brokers property owners property managers and business owners to support existing businesses and attract new businesses and commercial development to Antioch.
• Assisting with the development of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan.
• Promoting community vitality and quality of life improvements by supporting commercial real estate and businesses development in the City.
• Managing Economic Development staff.

Benefits

• Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERSClassic Members 2.7% @ 55 New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option
• Life Insurance

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
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.

1. Participate in all economic development efforts and activities leading certain programs and projects as assigned by executive management.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of economic development goals objectives and priorities; recommend and administer relevant policies and procedures.
3. Within City policy monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend resource allocations accordingly.
4. Make presentations to the City Council community and businessgroups.
5. Participate in the development and administration of economic development programs and activities; recommend budgetary adjustments as appropriate and prepare cost estimates on special projects.
6. Act as liaison to the Economic Development Commission the Chamber of Commerce and other community and regional groups as directed by the City Manager.
7. Coordinate the efforts of City departments and other groups relative to the Citys economic development activities.
8. Coordinate information activities on City programs and oversee a centralized public information program including but not limited to news releases newsletters and other publications on various City programs.
9. Develop and implement plans for improved communications with thepublic.
10. Participate in the negotiation of development agreements and other contracts related to economic development activities.
11. Work with key executive and senior staff to develop a municipal marketingplan.
12. Coordinate consultants and City staff in securing funding for economic development projects and activities.
13. Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
14. Represent the City as directed to elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with City departments and outside agencies and organizations.
15. Oversee the Citys property assets and assist in negotiation implementation and monitoring of lease agreements and the sale of real property assets.
16. Participate on a variety of boards commissions and committees; serve as primary staff to the Economic Development Commission.
17. 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 developments as appropriate.
18. Respondtoandresolvecitizeninquiriesandcomplaintsrelatedtoareasofresponsibility.
19. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Operations services and activities of a comprehensive economic developmentprogram.
• Principles and practices of economic development and long-range planning.
• Principles and practices of program development andadministration.
• Methods and techniques of public affairs and publicrelations.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation andadministration.
• Statistical and financial researchmethodology.
• Practicesandtechniquesforthedevelopmentandimplementationofeconomic development marketing and communication techniques.
• Practices of private sector developers lenders and financial institutions as they relate to economic development projects and activities.
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes andregulations.

• Administer a comprehensive economic development program including goals objectives and procedures.
• Lead teams consisting of staff and/or consultants as necessary to implement economic development strategies.
• Analyze and assess programs policies and operational needs and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments.
• Identify and respond to community and organizational issues concerns andneeds.
• Plan organize and coordinate the work of lower-level staff and/or consultants.
• Analyze problems identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods andtechniques.
• Participate in the preparation of designs and plans field studies inspection contract documents and economic analyses.
• Participateinthenegotiationandadministrationofavarietyofagreementsand contracts.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources at or prior to the final filing date.