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DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEFINITION
MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
The City of Stockton is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as its next Director of Economic Development. This executive-level position is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing comprehensive economic development programs and initiatives that support business attraction, retention, expansion, and redevelopment throughout the City.
Under administrative direction of the City Manager or Deputy City Manager(s), plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the programs and activities of the City’s Office of Economic Development within the City Manager’s Office. This position is responsible for advancing the City’s economic vitality by attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses; promoting equitable economic growth; and implementing strategies that align with the City’s goals and priorities.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This single position class serves as a contact and liaison point regarding Economic Development activities, and has director level responsibility for overall policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operation of the Office of Economic Development . The Economic Development Director performs work that is of high complexity and often requires the ability to reason through and solve complex economic development problems to allow the City of Stockton to achieve its critical economic development goals and objectives. The incumbent operates with a high degree of independence, political acumen, and accountability, and plays a key role in shaping the City’s economic future. This position requires extensive collaboration with internal departments, external partners, and the community to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Stockton.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, urban planning or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional level experience in economic or business development activities. Experience working in or with public sector agencies, preferably in California or similar communities, is highly desirable.
Other Requirements
UNREPRESENTED - DEPARTMENT HEADS
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation benefits currently in effect, click here to view more information about the unrepresented employees' Compensation Plan.
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The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California driver's license?
Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
Verification of Education: Applicants are required to submit proof of education (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts, or grade report showing conferral date of degree). Failure to submit the required information will result in rejection from the process. Documents must be submitted by the final filing date . Please select which method you will use to submit your proof of education.
Accreditation : Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.
The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."
If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.
All applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process. Please address your cover letter to the City of Stockton.
DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Failure to submit the required documents may result in the rejection of your application.
You may submit the required documentation in the following ways:
Experience Requirement: This position requires four (4) years of professional level experience in economic or business development activities. List the name of your employer, job title, employment dates and a short description of duties performed.
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Describe your experience planning, developing, and implementing economic development programs or initiatives. Include examples of business attraction, retention, redevelopment, or expansion projects you have led, and describe your role and the outcomes achieved.
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Describe your experience developing or implementing an economic development strategic plan for a city or community. Include how you identified priorities, engaged stakeholders, and measured success.
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Describe your role in coordinating economic development or real estate development projects within a municipal environment. List the name of your employer, job title, employment dates and a short description of duties performed.
MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
The City of Stockton is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as its next Director of Economic Development. This executive-level position is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing comprehensive economic development programs and initiatives that support business attraction, retention, expansion, and redevelopment throughout the City.
Under administrative direction of the City Manager or Deputy City Manager(s), plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the programs and activities of the City’s Office of Economic Development within the City Manager’s Office. This position is responsible for advancing the City’s economic vitality by attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses; promoting equitable economic growth; and implementing strategies that align with the City’s goals and priorities.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This single position class serves as a contact and liaison point regarding Economic Development activities, and has director level responsibility for overall policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operation of the Office of Economic Development . The Economic Development Director performs work that is of high complexity and often requires the ability to reason through and solve complex economic development problems to allow the City of Stockton to achieve its critical economic development goals and objectives. The incumbent operates with a high degree of independence, political acumen, and accountability, and plays a key role in shaping the City’s economic future. This position requires extensive collaboration with internal departments, external partners, and the community to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Stockton.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
- Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Office of Economic Development that are in alignment with the City’s vision, goals and objectives; prepares and administers the division’s budgets.
- Provides administrative direction to activities relating to the effective use of programs, projects, personnel, resources, facilities and equipment related to the Office of Economic Development.
- 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; coordinates and assists other agencies to secure grants and/or funding.
- Works closely with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to solve problems related to the community’s Economic Development function; advises the City Manager and City Council on related issues and programs.
- Develops and implements a plan to include attraction and retention of businesses and other regional economic partners.
- Acts as liaison and makes public presentations to other city/county departments, regional agencies, state/federal agencies, legislative agencies, private business firms, developers, brokers, potential investors, local organizations, property owners, and the general public as appropriate on matters relating to the economy and economic development.
- Acts as lead on proposed and referred development projects, answers development questions, handles issues; tracks and responds to project proponents.
- Determines entities and/or representatives to be included in technical team meetings to review specific proposed projects. Schedules and invites representatives to meetings; and develops and evaluates Requests for Qualifications and Requests of Proposals
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Negotiates and administers contracts between the City and consultants.
Education/Experience:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, urban planning or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional level experience in economic or business development activities. Experience working in or with public sector agencies, preferably in California or similar communities, is highly desirable.
Other Requirements
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Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Principles, practices and techniques related to economic development, real estate development, business financing, employment development, and related programs, particularly in diverse and growing communities;
- Programs and methods of improving the economic development climate within the City;
- Federal, state and local legislation, ordinances, policies, procedures, and trends related to the work;
- Development, financing and operation of businesses; financial considerations in real estate transactions, investment strategies; theory, principles and practices of land use, physical design, economic, environmental and/or social concepts to the planning process;
- Short-term and long-term economic trends in local, county, state and national economy;
- Basic administrative, and budgetary principles and practices;
- Principles and techniques of public information dissemination and media relations;
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Functions and organizations of a municipal government;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating complex economic development programs, related to such areas as business development, real estate development and employment development;
- Coordinating and providing liaison among various agencies and organizations;
- Organizing work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
- Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances;
- Making persuasive oral presentations;
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear, concise and effective correspondence, media materials, public and educational materials, reports and other written materials;
- Providing technical assistance and staff leadership to various boards and commissions;
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
- Mobility - Frequent sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard required; occasional standing and walking for long periods of time;
- Lifting - Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less;
- Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for used of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work;
- Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing;
- Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone;
- Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work;
- Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional working alone and traveling;
- Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise and outdoor conditions; and
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Working Conditions - Typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.
UNREPRESENTED - DEPARTMENT HEADS
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation benefits currently in effect, click here to view more information about the unrepresented employees' Compensation Plan.
01
The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
- Yes
-
No
Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California driver's license?
- Yes
-
No
Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
- Yes
-
No
Verification of Education: Applicants are required to submit proof of education (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts, or grade report showing conferral date of degree). Failure to submit the required information will result in rejection from the process. Documents must be submitted by the final filing date . Please select which method you will use to submit your proof of education.
- Scan and attach to online application (preferred method); or
- Email to Andreyln.Petate@stocktonca.gov (include "Director of Economic Development" in the subject line of your email.)
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I do not possess the minimum required education
Accreditation : Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.
The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."
If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.
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I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation if applicable.
All applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process. Please address your cover letter to the City of Stockton.
DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Failure to submit the required documents may result in the rejection of your application.
You may submit the required documentation in the following ways:
- Scan and attach to online application (preferred); or
-
Email to Andrelyn.Petate@stocktonca.gov (use "Director of Economic Development" in the subject line of the email).
- Yes
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No
Experience Requirement: This position requires four (4) years of professional level experience in economic or business development activities. List the name of your employer, job title, employment dates and a short description of duties performed.
08
Describe your experience planning, developing, and implementing economic development programs or initiatives. Include examples of business attraction, retention, redevelopment, or expansion projects you have led, and describe your role and the outcomes achieved.
09
Describe your experience developing or implementing an economic development strategic plan for a city or community. Include how you identified priorities, engaged stakeholders, and measured success.
10
Describe your role in coordinating economic development or real estate development projects within a municipal environment. List the name of your employer, job title, employment dates and a short description of duties performed.
- Required Question
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