CITY OF MANTECA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES –
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Department: Development Services Bargaining Group: Mid-Management Effective Date: July 2024 FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision History: July 2002
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, plan, organize and direct the redevelopment and economic development activities of the City; negotiate development agreements; prepare and administer the Economic Development Division Budget and long range capital plans; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, organize and direct the redevelopment and economic development activities of the City; negotiate development agreements; monitor project status and implementation schedules.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and consultants; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
Oversee the preparation of various reports to include budget analyses, technical research, and project status reports; conduct pro-forma analyses of various City and agency projects and investments; present activities and findings to City council and other organizations.
Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the Economic Development Division; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; develop long- range agency capital plans.
Develop and participate in various business retention and attraction activities.
Manage the city’s land asset portfolio to include the sale and acquisition of city property in compliance with outside agencies.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer as assigned; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.
Attend and conduct a variety of meetings and professional workshops as assigned; serve on assigned committees; prepare and present staff reports to the Commission.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Planning, organization and management of the community development department.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Budget preparation and control.
Property and Business Improvement District management.
Survey methodology, statistical analysis and economics.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Real estate development and finance techniques.
Construction management, building codes and procedures.
Business marketing techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and direct the redevelopment and economic development activities of the City.
Negotiate development agreements.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
Report to work every scheduled workday.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related field. At least three years increasingly responsible experience working in a public sector economic or community development department performing complex project work including public management, economic development, or redevelopment experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Class C driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Walking during site visits.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
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