HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 088-98 EconDevMgr/ClassRESOLUTION NO. 88 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City's Personnel System Rules, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions which comprise the Classification Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to periodically update existing job descriptions to insure that the
qualifications required are appropriate to the classification.
NOW, TI-IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions
shall be further amended to include an update to the job description for the position of Economic
Developmem Manager (Attachment A).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this documem shall become a part of the official classification
plan for the City of Dublin; and that the changes comained herein shall be effective July 1, 1998..
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1998.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
AB SENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Candidate Qualifications
Key Elements
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Develop and administer citywide economic development and redevelopment strategies and programs
designed to improve the City's revenue growth and promote a well-balanced economy.
· Develop and conduct economic studies, needs assessments, research and financial analyses;
research and analyze business and community demographics; compile and update an economic
development database, including establishing and maintaining a real estate inventory, land costs, lease
rates and related 'records for businesses; keep abreast of current trends affecting business
development.
Develop and market techniques, strategies, programs and promotional material to stimulate
commercial, industrial and related business activity; develop financial incentives and resources through
coordination with State and Federal government, the business community and other groups.
Act as City liaison and discuss issues conceming economic development, redevelopment, business
retention and attraction, and financing with interested parties; provide opinions and suggestions from
these parties to City staff and officials.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and expenditures; develop project timetables and work programs;
research and analyze complex data; evaluate altematives and make recommendations.
Assist in analyzing proposed development projects for financial feasibility and impacts on economic
development and redevelopment.
Perform general administrative activities including preparing, negotiating and administering contracts,
agreements, grant applications, requests for proposals and related material.
Prepare and present clear and. concise written and oral reports to citizens, the business community,
and government officials.
Attend and make presentations at meetings during day, evening and weekend hours. --
Attend off-site meetings during day, evening and weekend hours. ~
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or
Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning or a related field.
Four years of professional full time experience in economic or business development.
Knowledge of economic development issues, trends and market forces.
Knowledge of research analysis and marketing methodologies.
High level of interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Valid California Driver's license to be secured and maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Preferred:
Master's degree.
Familiar with personal computers and appropriate software.
Experience as a business manager or owner.
General PurpoSe of Position:
Under general direction of the City Manager, develop, implement and coordinate economic development and
redevelopment activities of the City to encourage business retention and attraction in order to improve the---..
City's economic climate; act as liaison between the City and the business community; provide financia,~a¥
technical and administrative assistance in the area of economic development; and perform other duties as
assigned.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop and administer citywide economic development and redevelopment strategies and programs.
Develop and conduct economic studies, needs assessments, research and financial analyses; research
and analyze business and community demographics; compile and update an economic development
database, including establishing and maintaining a real estate inventory, land costs and lease rates, and
related records for businesses; :keep abreast of current trends affecting business development.
· Develop and market techniques, strategies, programs and promotional material to stimulate commercial,
industrial and related business activity; develop financial incentives and resources through coordination
with State and Federal government, the business community and other groups.
· ACt as City liaison and discuss issues concerning economic development, redevelopment, business
retention and attraction, and financing with .interested parties.
· Perform general administrative activities including preparing, negotiating and administering contracts,
agreements, grant applications, requests for proposals and related materials.
· Prepare and.present clear and concise written and oral reports to citizens, the business community, and
government officials.
· Attend and make presentations at meetings during day, evening and weekend hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Position requires knowledge of the following: princiPles, practices and issues of economic development and
redevelopment including business recruitment and attraction, real estate, land development and financing
alternatives; business, economic and market forces and indicators; marketing, public information and
promotional techniques used in economic development; effective public, business and community relations
techniques including effective public speaking, communication principles and group dynamics; research and
~analysis methodologies including statistical analysis and demographics and trend forecasting techniques;
cai, State and Federal laws, regulations and resources relating to economic development and
redevelopment; and administrative and budgeting principles and practices.
Position requires the ability to: develop, implement and coordinate economic development and redevelopment
programs and activities; compile and analyze data pertaining to economic development and redevelopment;
organize work, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment; utilize or learn to use personal
computer to perform word processing, spreadsheet and database functions; prepare and present effective oral
and written reports; and work effectively with business leaders, developers, citizens and merchant groups,
other City Staff and officials.
Education and/or Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public or Business
Administration, Economics, Urban Planning or a closely related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
Four years of full time professional experience in economic or business development involving program
development; business attraction, retention and marketing; real estate development; commercial property
brokerage/management; financial analysis; and/or chamber of commerce experience.
License and Certification:
Position requires a valid California Class C driver's license to be secured and maintained as a condition of
continued employment.
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