City of Pacifica
ECONOMIC AND HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DEFINITION
Under general direction, organizes and implements an economic development program to promote the growth and development of the City’s economic base, assists in the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and seeks out new businesses for the City; is the staff lead to the City’s Economic and Community Development Committee. This is an at-will position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Economic and Housing Development Manager provides leadership to support a diverse business community and all economic and housing development activities. This class requires the employee to work well independently and cooperatively with the City Manager’s Office, city departments and the community to preserve and promote growth and development of the City’s economic base.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Assistant City Manager. May exercise supervision of support, technical and professional staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Plans, directs and organizes City’s Housing and Economic Development programs and activities. • Develops strategy to achieve goals and objectives for Housing and Economic Development Program to the City Manager; monitors relevant local, state, and federal legislation. • Implements Pacifica Economic Development Strategic Plan in cooperation with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, the business community and other key stakeholders. • Develops and implements the Economic Development Marketing Plan and provides leadership for active participation of the business community and residents in marketing the City to visitors and attracting new businesses.
• Prepares and maintains demographic and market data and trends; responds to inquiries regarding economic data and trends; develops and provides resources for retail, hotel, and other commercial development opportunities.
• Develops housing opportunities with developers, establishes loan opportunity marketing efforts and develops effective application review and approval process for rehabilitation loans and grants.
• Communicates the City’s redevelopment, housing and economic development strategies, programs and policies in meetings with individuals and public and private organizations. • Works to develop a business-friendly climate in the City, and organize and assist in developing processes which are responsive to the needs of the business community in coordination with other City departments.
• Actively engages with the business community and acts as liaison to the Pacifica Chamber of Commerce and other key stakeholders.
• Makes presentations regarding redevelopment, housing and economic development issues to the City Council, commissions, committees, citizen groups, and other agencies, relevant committees and civic groups; actively participates in various committees and task forces at the local, regional, and state levels.
• Makes presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Economic Development Committee, other agencies, and community groups.
• Represents the City in meetings with outside agencies and professional groups. • Performs duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Theory, principles and practices of economic, housing and community development, land development, land use economics, demographic research, and grant writing. • Concepts, precedents, principles, laws, practices, methods, standards, procedures, trends and innovations in the field of city planning, redevelopment, public administration, and urban economics; of relevant land use, physical design, environmental, and social concepts • Finance, marketing, local government, and general business administration. • State, federal and regional grant programs pertaining to economic and community development • Report preparation and data collection techniques.
Skill and Ability to:
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Make important judgments with regard to varied business matters of significance to the City. • Think analytically and creatively.
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local business leaders, business association officials, federal, state, local and regional economic development officials, City staff, City Council, Boards and Commissions and the general public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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:
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional economic development experience with knowledge of economic development, housing, retail and commercial development, and marketing/marketing research.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, urban planning or a related field. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public policy, real estate development, city or urban planning may substitute for one year of experience Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Skills
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. Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; lift and carry 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and to make public presentations.
Ability to drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; work protracted and irregular hours; attend evening meetings as needed.
Work Environment
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.
Job Title: Economic and Housing Development Manager
Reports To: Assistant City Manager
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week / 2080 hours per year) FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNREP
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City of Pacifica
ECONOMIC AND HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
LIMITED TERM
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, assists in the design and implementation of housing, economic and community development programs that will benefit the City; to assist property owners in acquiring loans and grants for financing home improvements; to process housing and commercial loans and grants; to manage assigned projects
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class within the Housing and Economic and Housing Development Specialist series. Employees perform the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Economic and Housing Development Manager.
May exercise technical or functional supervision over less experienced staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Implements and monitors economic and housing development programs and projects. • Prepares studies, business surveys, and other documents for the Economic and Housing Development program;
• Conducts research and analysis and prepares reports, memorandums, and letters on assigned programs or projects.
• Researches and identifies grants, prepares grant application documents, processes received awards, and monitors grant compliance.
• Acts as a liaison with local businesses to maintain an accurate and current inventory of businesses within the community.
• Conducts financial analysis of proposed real estate and business development projects. • Assists with the development and implementation of business recruitment strategies. • Assists with the marketing and promotion of City programs and events; prepares informational • materials for business community outreach and engagement. • Reads, understands, and explains complex legislation, regulations, ordinances, contracts, and financial documents.
• Provides technical assistance to various parties and groups, such as small business owners, business associations, citizen groups and other City departments and divisions, related to the City’s economic and housing development programs and projects. • Assists in the coordination of the City’s economic and housing development activities and efforts with other public agencies, business community, and community groups. • Establishes and maintains work plans, expenditure reports, and project schedules, and monitors for
• compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. • Assists with or manages special programs and projects as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of economic, community and housing development. • Federal, state, local, and other resources for economic, community and housing development and business assistance.
• Applicable City, local, state, and federal ordinances, guidelines, codes, laws and regulations pertinent to economic, community and housing development. • Principles and practices of marketing and marketing research; implementation of marketing and • outreach efforts.
• Principles and practices of business finance, budgeting, and business arithmetic. • Grants preparation and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of research and analysis methods. • Business retention, expansion, and attraction methods. • Principles and practices of negotiation methods and contract administration. • Principles of economic development opportunities and challenges in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Skill/Ability to:
• Read, understand, interpret, and apply applicable City, local, state, and federal ordinances, guidelines, codes, legislation, laws and regulations pertinent to economic development. • Perform research and collect and analyze data, including financial analysis and technical information.
• Assist with negotiations with building owners, contractors, and developers and develop appropriate contracts for programs and projects.
• Prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials. • Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Develop effective marketing and outreach materials and programs. • Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions on a variety of matters. • Represent the City effectively in contacts with elected officials, representatives of other agencies, City departments, and the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to assimilate, understand, and convey information
• Operate a personal computer and its associated applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience involving economic development, housing, retail and commercial development, and marketing/marketing research.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, urban planning or a related field. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public policy, real estate development, city or urban planning may substitute for one year of experience.
Licenses and Certification
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s license.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Skills
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. Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; lift and carry 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and to make public presentations.
Ability to drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; work protracted and irregular hours; attend evening meetings as needed.
Work Environment
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.
Job Title: Economic and Housing Development Specialist
Reports To: Economic and Housing Development Manager
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week / 2080 hours per year) FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNREP
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