Economic Development Manager

Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working for a City known for it's innovation, technology and providing superior customer service to our residents and businesses? Do you enjoy working on a wide variety of complex projects such as business attraction and retention programs, marketing plans and land development? Then the City of Cupertino is the place for you to showcase your talents! In addition to an excellent salary and benefits program, the City is piloting a Telework Program which provides employees with robust hybrid options for working off-site. 
 
Under general direction, the position is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and administering the City's economic development programs, plans, activities, policies, and procedures of the Economic Development Division. The position is also responsible for the revitalization efforts, including but not limited to business attraction, retention, and expansion, and collaboration with other departments and agencies, business community, community organizations, and other stakeholders.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Administers and implements economic plans, programs, and policies.
 
Coordinates and prepares financial and technical reports and budgets.
 
Functions as a liaison with the Chamber of Commerce and other professional economic organizations.

Meets with potential investors and developers to secure their participation in City projects.
 
Represents the division and/or the City at public hearings, community meetings and conferences.
 
Recommends and oversees the use of consultants and outside professional service providers.
 
Manage the City’s economic development activities, including business development and retention, small business strategies, business revitalization, land use planning, and projects related to economic development.
 
Coordinates and recommends project activities including real estate acquisition and disposition, relocation, demolition, eminent domain actions, building construction and rehabilitation, property management and project improvements.
 
Develops and maintains relationships to provide information on vacant or underutilized commercial, office and industrial land and tenant spaces.
 
Develops attraction and retention programs for retail and commercial development.
 
Works with property owners and prospective tenants and developers to match available properties with desired commercial business activities.
 
Supervises and/or coordinates with staff performing duties relating to economic development activities.
 
Works with other City departments and divisions to ensure that projects are progressing.
 
Performs related duties as required.Knowledge of:
 
Principles, practices and legal requirements of redevelopment, housing, urban planning, finance and economic development.
 
Federal, State and local laws pertaining to redevelopment programs.
 
Financial reporting and budget preparation.
 
Statistical and research methods.
 
Ability to:
 
Interpret and apply existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
 
Identify appropriate methods to provide effective and efficient economic development programs.
 
Negotiate contracts.
 
Evaluates and assesses the local and regional economy and economic trends.
 
Develops citywide economic development strategies, programs and/or plans.
 
Prepare and analyze economic and feasibility studies/data/reports, financial statements, marketing studies, plans, specs and bid documents.
Speak and write clearly and concisely.
 
Prepare division budget, resource allocations, and participate in budget implementation.
 
Work effectively with City employees and representatives of outside agencies, businesses, and the community.
 
Present economic development information to Council and the business community.
 
Work independently and exercise independent judgment.
 
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 
 
Graduation from college with a degree in urban planning, business or public administration, economics, or closely related field. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
 
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of redevelopment, economic development and/or land use planning programs with at least two years of responsible project management experience.
 
Licenses and Certifications
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Physical Demands

 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

 

Environmental Elements

 

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. 

Application and Selection Process

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m., on August 10, 2023. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino , or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.  An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established and may be extended up to one year. 

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.  

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.