Economic Development Manager
City of Arcadia
December 16, 2014
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Contact person:
Human Resources
Phone:
626-574-5405
Email:
hr@ci.arcadia.ca.us
Location:
Arcadia, CA
About the Position: The City of Arcadia is seeking an experienced, highly-motivated, well-organized Economic Development Manager. Under general direction, this position will perform comprehensive professional level work related to the implementation of economic development, business assistance, and Successor Agency programs; and will provide highly complex administrative support to the Development Services Director. This position serves as the day-to-day manager of the Economic Development Division and the Successor Agency.
The responsibilities of the Economic Development Manager will also include, but are not limited to the following:
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies to promote the economic health and vitality of the City.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies to promote the economic health and vitality of the City.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review all aspects of the Successor Agency to the former Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
• Act as ombudsman to the business community, assisting business owners and representatives through the entitlement and construction process.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the assigned annual budget.
• Coordinate with existing Business Improvement Districts and assist in the development of new Districts.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency of services and procedures to recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present staff reports to the City Council and other policy bodies.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have at least five (5) years of responsible economic development experience, including two (2) years of management and supervisory experience. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field.
Application Information: A completed City Application and resume will be accepted until Friday, January 23, 2015.
Please visit the City’s careers website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us to submit an online application along with any application materials relevant to the position. Resumes may be submitted with your online application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Application materials will be reviewed and those candidates whose application indicates they have met the minimum requirements will be further considered to continue the recruitment process, which will consist of application evaluation and qualifications appraisal interview. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.