Business Development Manager

Key duties of this position include:

• Working with developers consultants and the business community to identify programs and projects that further economic investment in the City.
• Providing guidance to businesses throughout the development and permitting process; assisting new and expanding businesses in site selection acquisitions and facility construction.
• Developing and conducting a wide variety of outreach efforts; preparing marketing communications program outreach and public education materials for web print and social media; preparing press releases and information updates for City staff elected officials and the public on assigned projects; attending local and regional events to represent the City and promote business advantages and opportunities within the City.
• Researching funding opportunities; coordinating and/or applying for grants; tracking grant-funded projects and requirements.
• Monitoring legislation and developments related to business and economic development matters; evaluating their impact on City operations and programs and recommending and implementing policy and procedural improvements.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in business and economic development planning business administration redevelopment or a related field. A masters degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.

• You must demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference see resume will be disqualified.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Supplemental Questions
This recruitment requires that you provide responses to supplemental questions. Responses to the supplemental questions will be used to assist in determining the best qualified candidates for the position. Written responses will also be evaluated to assess writing abilities as well as proper grammar usage spelling and punctuation.

• Screen Applications for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening to Determine Best Qualified Candidates
• Oral Panel Interviews for Best Qualified Candidates
• Department Selection Interviews for Top Candidates from Panel Interviews

• For a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process visit the City of Yuba City website: the Human Resources Department at
• Call the Human Resources Department at
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd Yuba City CA 95993