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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 11, 1994
SUBJECT: Establishment of Economic Development Manager Position
(prepared by: Lou Ann Riera-Texeira, Assistant to the
city Manager)
EXHIBITS: 1.~~esolution Amending the Classification Plan
~. /Resolution Amending the Salary Plan
RECOMMENDATION}~AdoPt Resolutions
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT:
Sufficient funds have been included in the Fiscal Year
1994-95 Budget.
DESCRIPTION: The Fiscal Year 1994-95 Budget includes funding for
several new positions including the creation of a new classification for
Economic Development Manager. The Economic Development Manager,
proposed as a regular full time position, evolved as a recommendation of
the Business Development Task Force.
The new Economic Development Manager position will report to the city
Manager. The new classification will enable the city to actively pursue
business retention and business attraction programs and activities.
Further, the new position will enable the city to meet a number of goals
including implementation of the recommendations proposed by the
Business Development Task Force and development of a strategic plan for
the city. Examples of work that may be assigned to the Economic
Development Manager include:
1. Develop and administer citywide economic development strategies.
2. Act as city liaison and coordinate with existing businesses,
prospective businesses and the City to improve the city's revenue
growth and promote a well-balanced economy.
3. Develop and conduct economic studies, needs assessments, research &
financial analyses.
4. 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.
5. 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.
The cost to fill the new classification during FY 1994-95 is
approximately $62,402. This represents personnel costs (salary/benefits)
for a nine month time period due to time associated with conducting the
recruitment. The funding also includes related supplies, travel,
training and capital outlay necessary to support the new position and
the increased level of economic development activities. sufficient
funds have been included in the FY 1994-95 budget.
Pursuant to the city's Personnel system Rules, a job description and
salary range must be adopted for each position classification in the
organization. The job description typically includes key elements,
knowledge, skills, abilities and requirements of the position. In
developing the proposed job specifications and salary range for this
position, staff has surveyed other local agencies. Staff has prepared
a job description for Economic Development Manager which is comparable
to other job specifications and which addresses the city's current
needs.
Also included in the city's Personnel Rules is a salary plan for full
time employees. The salary plan indicates a minimum and maximum salary
for each position classification. Based on a survey of other local
agencies and a review of the city's current salary ranges, staff has
developed a salary range for the Economic Development Manager position.
Staff recommends that the city council review the proposed job
description and salary range and adopt the attached resolutions revising
the classification and salary plans.
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COPIES TO:
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RESOLUTION NO.
- 94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Personnel System Rules, the city
Council adopted Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent amendments which
comprise the Classification Plan; and
WHEREAS, resulting from the creation of a new position: Economic
Development Manager, an additional jOb classification is required; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a job classification is required for all
authorized positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and
subsequent amendments shall be further amended to include the new job
classification and jOb description for the position of Economic
Development Manager as set forth in Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this document shall become a part of
the official Classification Plan for the City of Dublin.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 1994.
AYES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The following key elements describe the basic duties & responsibilities of
the position, but are not all-inclusive.
Key
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2.
Candidate Qualifications
3.
Elements
Develop and administer citywide economic
development strategies and programs designed
to improve the City's revenue growth & promote
a well-balanced economy.
Develop and conduct economic studies, needs
assessments, research & financial analyses;
research & analyze business and community
demographics; compile & 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 & discuss issues concerning
economic development, business retention and
attraction, and financing with interested
parties; convey opinions and suggestions from
these parties to city staff and officials.
Prepare/monitor project budgets/expenditures;
develop project timetables and work programs;
research & analyze complex data; evaluate
alternatives and make recommendations.
Assist in analyzing proposed development
projects for their financial feasibility and
impacts on economic development.
Perform general administrative activities
including preparing, negotiating & administer-
ing 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.
Attend off-site meetings during day,
evening and weekend hours.
REQUIRED
1. Bachelor's degree
from an accredited
college or university
with major course work
in Business or Public
Administration, Econo-
mics, Urban planning
or a related field.
2. Four years of pro-
fessional full time
experience in economic
or business develop-
ment.
3. Knowledge of econo-
mic development issues
trends, and market
forces.
4. Knowledge of re-
search, analysis &
marketing method-
oligies.
5. High level of
interpersonal skills
to deal effectively
with others.
6. Ability to communi-
cate effectively in
writing and orally.
7. Valid California
Driver's license to be
secured and maintained
a condition of conti-
nued employment.
preferred
1. Master's degree.
2. Familiar with
personal computers and
appropriate software.
General Purpose of position: Under general direction of the City Manager,
develops, implements and coordinates economic development activities of
the city to encourage business retention/attraction in order to improve
the City'S economic climate;'acts as liaison between the City and the
business community; provides financial, 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 strategies and
programs.
- Develop and conduct economic studies, needs assessments, research &
financial analyses; research & analyze business& community
demographics; compile& update an economic development database,
including establishing & maintaining a real estate inventory, land
costs and lease rates, and related records for businesses; keep abreast
of current trends affecting business development.
- Develop & market techniques, strategies, programs & 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,
business retention/attraction, and financing with interested parties.
- Perform general administrative activities including preparing,
negotiating & 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 & issues of economic development
including business recruitment/attraction, real estate, land development
and financing alternatives; business, economic and market forces and
indicators; marketing, public information & promotional techniques used in
economic development; effective public, business & community relations
techniques including effective public speaking, communication principles
and group dynamics; research & analysis methodologies including
statistical analysis and demographics & trend forecasting techniques;
local, state & Federal laws, regulations and resources relating to
economic development; and administrative and budgeting principles and
practices.
position requires the ability to: develop, implement and coordinate
economic development programs and activities; compile and analyze data
pertaining to economic development; organize work, set priorities and
exercise sound independent judgement; utilize or learn to use personal
computer to perform word processing, spreadsheet and data base 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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RESOLUTION NO.
- 94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING THE SALARY PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Personnel System Rules, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 17-94 establishing a salary plan for full
time personnel; and
WHEREAS, included in the Fiscal Year 1994-95 Budget, the city
Council approved the creation of a new position: Economic Development
Manager; and
WHEREAS, this new position will enable the city to actively pursue
business retention and business attraction programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel System Rules require the city council to
establish a salary range for each classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Article I: section A of
Resolution No. 17-94, relating to the salary provisions of full time
employees, shall be amended to include the following monthly pay range
for the classification Economic Development Manager:
Minimum
Maximum
Economic Development Manager
$4,189
$5,236
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1lth day of July, 1994 by the
following vote:
AYES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
city Clerk