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SalaryThe City of Redwood City
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Position
Under direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Economic Development Manager will identify opportunities to support a diverse and strong business community using both traditional and innovative techniques and will initiate key economic activities based on the City’s General Plan, Downtown Precise Plan, and Economic and Workforce Development Strategy. As a key member of the City Manager’s Office, the incumbent will develop strong internal and external relationships that will foster a positive business climate and will recommend the tools to facilitate desired objectives. The Economic Development Manager will initiate marketing and outreach activities to identify retail, restaurant, entertainment, and business opportunities for the downtown area and other key business districts. Additionally, the Economic Development Manager will manage the City’s real estate assets and facilitate real estate-related transactions to support City projects and initiatives, including administering leases and licenses, real estate contracts, proposals, and development agreements. Hybrid work available.
To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, please submit your application, resume and cover letter via CalOpps.org here: https://www.calopps.org/redwood-city/job-20444154
The Compensation & Benefits
The City of Redwood City offers an attractive and competitive salary, and appointment will be depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition to salary, Redwood City offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Salary range: $162,676 - $219,606 Annually.
Placement within the range will be DOQE. Salary is supplemented by a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
CalPERS Retirement
Tier 1 - Employees hired before October 24, 2011
2.7% @ 55 formula; employee contribution 15% (includes 7% portion of the employer share).
Tier 2 – Employees hired after October 24, 2011
2% @ 60 formula; employee contribution 14% (includes 7% portion of the employer share).
Tier 3 – Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and meet the definition of “new member”
2% @ 62 formula; employee contribution is the rate prescribed by CalPERS in accordance with Government Code 7522.30, plus an additional 2% toward the City’s pension contribution.
401(a) Retirement Plan – The City will contribute an amount equal to 2% of base monthly salary to an offered deferred compensation plan.
Medical Plan – Choose from a range of HMO, PPO, and EPO options. The City pays up to 90% of the CalPERS Bay Area Kaiser Family Premium per employee.
Dental/Vision – City pays 90% of insurance premiums for eligible employees and their dependents.
Auto Allowance – Not to exceed $400 per month.
Cellular Phone Stipend – $34.62 per pay period for employees required to use a cell phone for City business. Employees who are issued a City-owned cellular phone for City business are ineligible for the cellular phone stipend.
Flexible Work Schedule – Hybrid work available.
Vacation/Sick Leave – Annual vacation of 80 to 200 hours per year based on total public sector/industry experience; sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 day for each full calendar month of service. Accruals will be set by the City Manager based on years of service with City and total public sector years or years in the industry.
Holidays – 13 recognized holidays + 2 administrative holidays.
In-Lieu Hours – 160 hours per calendar year may be taken as time off or paid in cash for any portion of this leave remaining as of the end of the calendar year.
Educational – Annually up to $1,500 for approved tuition for courses taken as part of an accredited college or university degree program or for professional development workshops or seminars.
Professional Development Reimbursement – . Reimbursement for authorized personal development and improvements will be granted up to a maximum of $750 per fiscal year.Personal well-being activities such as fitness and gym membership fees can be applied to the $750 per fiscal year.
Retiree Health – Generous city-paid health insurance offered to eligible retirees. Specifics of this benefit are determined based on tier / service requirement.
Life Insurance – The City offers basic life insurance coverage of $3,000 to all members of the Executive Management Group. The City shall offer eligible employee’s additional life insurance equal to one and one-half times the employees’ annual salary at a 60/40 premium contribution split between the City and the employee, respectively.
