Economic Development Manager

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Modesto is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Economic Development Manager to help shape the community’s growth. This role involves championing strategic initiatives, guiding high-impact projects, and building strong partnerships to support business expansion and workforce development. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas and lead with purpose to help Modesto thrive.

Requirements

Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in economic development including but not limited to marketing, sales, advertising and/or public relations, or a related field.
One year of supervisory responsibility.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business development, redevelopment, public administration, business administration, business/development finance, or a related field.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct Economic Development Division activities, including development finance, asset management, redevelopment, business retention and recruitment, business loans, work force development, and development regulations.
Assist in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Lead teams of staff and consultants in completing complex interdivisional and interdepartmental, high-priority special projects.
Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the Economic Development work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Conduct comprehensive cost benefit analyses; assist with the recommending and establishing of fees.
Prepare the Economic Development Division budgets; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
Oversee and direct department personnel related matters; process and approve recruitment and hiring requests; organize and conduct investigations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department; derive as department liaison to Human Resources Department and employee associations.
Engage the private sector and other public agencies in the implementation of economic development activities by forming partnerships, supporting strategic planning, and developing and implementing programs; serve as project manager over development projects.
Serve as key negotiator for economic development projects, including the preparation of documents such as development agreements, owner participation agreements, exclusive negotiating agreements, property options, contracts, resolutions, and request for proposals.
Monitor activities of City consultants, including preparing and administering contracts.
Manage high visibility departmental projects and activities and assist the Director of Community and Economic Development in administration of departmental programs.
Review impact of economic regulations and laws; make recommendations for legislative amendments; represent the City with regulatory and other governmental agencies.
Evaluate proposals containing incentives to help broaden the local tax bases, generate or attract new capital, increase business activity, produce jobs and diversify the local economy.
Represent the department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Represent the department in meetings of the City Council, Council committees, and commissions.
Conduct special projects and administrative studies as assigned by the Director; prepare complex research and analytical reports.
Act as Department Director in the Director’s absence.
Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.