Development Manager (Economic Development)

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team making a significant impact in the local community. Please note that this position is 36 hours per week over 4 days (typically Monday - Thursday) but is considered full-time with benefits.

THE COMMUNITY
The City of Alameda is a 10.6 square mile island community located in San Francisco Bay. Alameda is just seven miles east of San Francisco, and less than one mile west of the City of Oakland. Alameda is a diverse community with a population of approximately 76,040. According to Money Magazine, the City of Alameda compares favorably to the "best places to live" in America. That is, in part, due to the small town feel of this Bay Area Island community. It also has a high median family income, a large number of educational institutions nearby, more than double the number of restaurants and libraries as the "best places average," excellent air quality, and better than average weather.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Base Reuse and Economic Development Department is a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative department responsible for implementing the Council goals for an economically diverse and financially sustainable community, and fulfilling the community's plans to revitalize Alameda Point into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The Department seeks a balance between business development, retention of businesses, and maximization of the City's real estate assets.
The Base Reuse and Economic Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Base Reuse, Asset Management, and Economic Development. This position will be based in the Economic Development Division.
About the Division/Position - Economic Development
The Economic Development division maintains and grows Alameda's tax and employment bases through business recovery, retention, expansion, and attraction efforts, real property development, tourism support, façade and art grants administration, public art grants administration and public arts management, and workforce development. The focus of this position will be managing programs such as the following:

• Façade Grant Program: The City's Façade Grant Program issues approximately 20-30 grants per year to small businesses for façade improvements. This position will conduct outreach and promotion for the program; guide business and property owners through the application process; prepare applications for Committee Review; present applications to Committee and facilitate Committee meetings; and arrange for reimbursement.
• Public Art program: The City of Alameda's Public Art Program facilitates the installation and promotion of public art in Alameda. This position will issue requests for proposals for new public art; administer ongoing grants for cultural events and physical artwork; facilitate the installation of physical public artwork; serve as staff to the Public Art Commission; implement the new Public Art Master Plan; develop and present new programs to the Public Art Commission, Planning Board and Council; co-manage the Art in City Hall program; and work with local arts organizations to pursue grants and bring artwork and events to Alameda.
• Economic Forecasting: The City provides periodic economic information internally, and to businesses and the community. This position will update existing reports and brochures, collect and interpret data, and formulate reports, track trends, flag anomalies and stay abreast of current issues related to local, regional, state and national economies.
• Development projects: The City's business sectors are expanding at a moderate pace. This position will from time-to-time negotiate with private developers to affect public/private development partnership agreements.

Other Economic Development activities include: responding to business inquiries and requests for assistance, including permitting and other City functions; identifying and attending company site visits; representing the City of Alameda at evening business mixers and other Economic Development and community meetings; acting as liaison to the West Alameda Business Association; organizing and attending events to attract and promote targeted industries to Alameda; writing staff reports and presenting to boards and commissions, including City Council; developing marketing materials, including press releases, webinars, website and newsletter content; and other activities as needed, particularly those associated with the implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and associated plan updates.
City of Alameda, Benefits of Employment (for a comprehensive listing of benefits, please click here):

• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution. Kaiser plan is fully covered by the City.
• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents at no cost.
• Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays and 3.5 Floating Holidays per year
• Sick Leave: 90 hours per year; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.

1. Develops and administers development projects and commercial real estate and housing development strategies and programs.
2. Processes loan applications and engages in loan administration and monitoring: prepares contract specifications and bid packages, monitors capital project work and recommends issuance of payments; verifies completion of work according to specifications.
3. Prepares, develops, and implements short and long-range policies and plans; obtains and secures new development and secures participation and input from developers, property owners, neighbors and end users.
4. Analyzes proposed development, acquisition and/or subsidy projects subject to or seeking City assistance or approval for financial feasibility.
5. Develops strategies and implements programs related to negotiation, acquisition, remediation of toxic contamination, clearance, site improvement, relocation, condemnation and disposition of property.
6. Initiates projects; develops financing applications; assists in selection of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, etc.; works with these professionals in project development and implementation; assists in government planning and review process; establishes construction time and cost schedules; and supervises or coordinates construction activity.
7. Represents the City in consortia or joint powers agencies.
8. Supervises or provides liaison and staff support to City commissions, task forces and non-profit agencies.
9. Performs general administrative activities, including the preparation and administration of budgets, grants, contracts, agreements, reports, correspondence and related materials.
10. Oversees the development and implementation of the City rehabilitation programs.
11. Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff.

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, economics, planning or a closely related field.
Experience
Four years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Development, housing, redevelopment, construction management, and/or real estate development.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of real estate development and real estate financing; programs and resources for development; construction management/project management for capital projects; public/private sector approaches and techniques to stimulate and promote development; applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
Ability
Ability to effectively develop, organize, implement development projects and programs; effectively solicit and coordinate input and participation from neighbors and target populations; interpret and apply state, federal and local laws and regulations related to development management; construction management; interpret, apply and explain established policies and procedures; interpret and analyze information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; establish and maintain accurate records; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; develop and administer assigned budgets; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, other departments and agencies, and the general public; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Other Requirements
Selected positions require possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

SELECTION PROCESS: The examination process may include an application and supplemental questionnaire evaluation, a written exam, a performance exam, and/or an oral interview. The examination process may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement and will be designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidate's technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of examinations approximately two weeks in advance. If applicants have not received written notice at least one week prior to the tentative test date listed in the flyer, they should contact the City of Alameda Human Resources Department at (510) 747-4900.
Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the City's Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the Department Head subject to approval by the City Manager. The Department Head may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted which may include a credit check and background. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
E-VERIFY: The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT: A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application. In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veteran's preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply. It is the City's policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age. Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or other individuals in the workplace. Barring undue hardship, reasonable accommodations can be made in the application and examination process for disabled individuals or for religious reasons. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD (510) 522-7538.

Employment Type: Full Time