City of Redondo Beach Approved:
Class Specification Resolution:
TITLE: WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Waterfront & Economic Development Director, the position is accountable as a team member for performing professional level, highly responsible management, technical, and supervisory activities as required to achieve successful results in support of the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
The listed tasks are essential for this position and may include but are not limited to the following:
• Plans, organizes, promotes, and oversees the daily operations of the waterfront • Supervises project managers and/or acts as project manager for Capital Improvement Program projects, Public Amenity Plan projects, general maintenance and operations projects, and a variety of special harbor/waterfront projects and events • Prepares and monitors the Department and Capital Improvement Program budgets including: reviewing the budget status, profit/loss statements, monitoring program expenditures and revenues and making recommended courses of action • Coordinates harbor auditing functions
• Drafts Requests for Proposal or Quote for assigned waterfront projects and activities • Participates in or leads assigned source selection activities • Negotiates, implements and administers assigned contracts • For assigned contracts, ensures contractors compliance with contract terms and contract related performance and delivery requirements and remedies non-compliances • Negotiates, implements and administers waterfront related leases • Works closely with the Community Development Department employees, leaseholders, city organizations, and the Harbor Commission regarding entitlements for harbor/waterfront locations.
• Advises other City Departments and consultants on lease compliance, maintenance and language
• Drafts, supervises, and coordinates the work of assigned department employees and other consultants engaged in all matters involving the waterfront • Represents the department in meetings with developers, brokers, business owners, and consultants regarding proposed projects, leasing opportunities, or any other matter related to the waterfront and economic development, as directed by the Waterfront & Economic Development Director
• Conducts various studies on a variety of administrative and operational matters and makes recommendations as necessary
• Attends various City, Council, commission, staff and community meetings and makes presentations as necessary
• Serves as a liaison to the Harbor Commission
• Represents City to the public, contractor community, leaseholders, and other stakeholders with respect to the waterfront and related projects and activities • Prepares, supervises, and reviews correspondence including council agenda items, harbor commission agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, requests for proposal, reports, analyses and studies
• Drafts or assists other City personnel draft waterfront related policy documents and subsequent changes such as zoning, Local Coastal Program, City municipal code and regulations, and specific plans.
• Ensures waterfront projects, operations, and maintenance comply with City, state and federal laws and requirements.
• Works with waterfront stakeholders to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies, events, promotions and other activities that attract business to the waterfront, increases waterfront business health, and waterfront revenues for the City • Provides critical thinking towards thorough and professional recommendations and completed staff work
• Coordinates waterfront and economic development issues with other City Departments; • Confers with users regarding City policies, rules, regulations and requirements and enforce policies and procedures
• Delivers responsive and effective internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues • Implements policies and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and internal/external customer service
• Conducts regular performance evaluations of personnel, giving frequent and specific feedback about personnel performance; holding employees accountable for doing their jobs and celebrating accomplishments and successes
• Works irregular hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary; being available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required • Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor
• Supports the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives • Supports the City’s values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility
• Performs other duties as required
CLASSIFICATION
This position is designated as an Unclassified Service, at-will classification exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires:
Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform required duties including but not limited to; budget preparation and review; basic principles and practices of public administration; lease and contract negotiations; basic principles of planning theory and practice; effective employee supervision and training; effective public speaking; and research methods and statistical analysis.
Ability to: Write complex reports; present facts and recommendations clearly in written, oral and/or graphic form; plan and coordinate the work of subordinates; supervise professional, technical, clerical, and contract personnel engaged in the waterfront and economic development in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public, appointed officials, and elected officials; efficiently and effectively manage the daily operation of the waterfront; administer contracts and maintain accurate records, prepare and administer a budget; demonstrate initiative; work independently; formulate and enforce policies and procedures, think critically; and legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California,
Skills in: Basic English language; basic mathematics and calculation; customer service; public speaking; developing and delivering presentations, report-writing; and preparation of official business correspondence. Fluent in use of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook and collaboration tools such as Zoom and MS Teams.
Required Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, finance, engineering, real estate management, urban planning or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with local, county, state, and/or federal government work experience performing similar duties. Two (2) years of supervisory experience with local, county, state and/or federal government is required.
In addition, this position requires computer literacy with knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office; the ability to communicate using email programs; and an understanding of and adherence to City policies for information technology.
The position’s expected competencies are sound decision-making skills; critical thinking ability; problem solving and innovation skills; drive for results; analytic skills; interpersonal, customer service and diplomatic skills; ethical conduct; and proven top performances.
The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the job classification.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
• Education, experience, training, and/or certifications related to Project/Construction/Program Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and/or the California Coastal Act. • Experience with coastal/harbor related projects, operations and maintenance, marketing/promotion, event execution, and management; CEQA processes and documents; and Coastal Act compliance, Local Coastal Program compliance, and tidelands and coastal zone entitlement processes.
• Experience with Harbor Patrol, Lifeguard, and other coastal/water-related public safety operations and regulation compliance.
• Fluency in speaking, reading and understanding Spanish.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Abilities: Tasks involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects that are 50 pounds or more; standing for extended periods of time; regular reaching, climbing, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and distinguish colors or shades of colors and sounds, and provide oral communication.
Environmental Factors: Some tasks may risk exposure to noise, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, hazardous materials, wetness, humidity, mold, rain, fumes, and traffic hazards.
Job description statements describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.