Economic Development Project Manager

Salary: $6,731.15 - $9,021.29 Monthly
Location : City Hall - The Beaverton Building, OR
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: FY23/24-00914
Department: Community Development Department
Division: CDD Economic Development
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
Closing Date: 3/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Are you a results-oriented leader with a record of turning strategies into action? Would you like to work on a team that strives to bridge the gap between public sector objectives and private sector investment? The City of Beaverton is seeking an Economic Development Project Manager who excels in driving implementation and delivering tangible outcomes. Join us in our mission to build a diverse, thriving, and prosperous community.
What You'll Do:

• Collaborate on exciting projects spanning business recruitment and expansion, real estate development, placemaking, entrepreneurship, and more.
• Manage complex programs, influencing organizational systems and driving improvements.
• Cultivate partnerships across sectors to achieve department objectives and drive local development.
• Lead culturally responsive programs, engaging our diverse community for meaningful impact.
• Represent Beaverton at meetings and events, showcasing our city's vision and goals.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong project management skills, with a passion for implementation and results.
• A knack for solving complex problems in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication skills, from persuasive presentations to effective relationship-building.
• A commitment to customer and community engagement, fostering a multicultural, inclusive environment.
• Expertise in community and Economic Development, with a focus on innovation and growth.
• Experience in both public and private sectors, with a track record of success.
• A passion for creating positive change and driving impactful initiatives.
• Some background in grant administration and/or business incentives is desirable.

Why Beaverton:

• Innovative Projects: Implement, innovate, and improve on initiatives including business expansion, commercial development, placemaking, and entrepreneurship, making a tangible impact on the community's growth.
• Diverse Responsibilities: From managing budgets to fostering partnerships, no two days are the same. Dive into various areas like property development, small business support, and workforce development.
• Dynamic Environment: We value fresh perspectives and encourage professionals to thrive. Be part of a vibrant team where your ideas are heard and celebrated.
• Diverse Community: Beaverton is a great place to grow your career as a culturally diverse community with an equally diverse ecosystem of large and small businesses.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. There is one vacancy.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.
**Please note that the application deadline has been extended to March 17, 2024.**
Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and implement programs and projects to meet objectives related to community and Economic Development. Areas of practice will include a combination of business recruitment, retention, and expansion; placemaking and urban development; innovation and entrepreneurship; branding and marketing; workforce development; and ecosystem leadership.
• Program areas for the coming fiscal year could include a combination of the following: administration of state and federal grants related to brownfields and entrepreneurship; business retention and expansion of local sector businesses; administration of internal incentive programs for traded sector businesses; staff liaison with assigned community partners; communications and public relations for the promotion of the city and its Economic Development efforts; economic and demographic research.
• Manage economic and business development programs or projects that require understanding, managing, and influencing complex organizational and regulatory systems. Recommend improvements to existing programs.
• Manage relationships, agreements, and budgets with partners in the public, private, and non-profit sectors and be willing to serve in a liaison role within partner organizations. This will likely include a variety of statewide and regional industry groups as well locally based organizations with a focus on small business and main street development.
• Create a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values should also be thoughtfully integrated in all project and program work.
• Manage program and project budgets, internal strategies, and implementation plans.
• May manage staff, under the direction of the Division Manager.
• Work with staff, elected officials, and other stakeholders to facilitate implementation of City economic and community development goals.
• Represent the City at meetings, events, task forces and committees related to community development. Develop and deliver presentations.
• Identify, design, and manage community engagement activities, including advisory boards, task forces, and other community outreach.
• Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and
• Five years' experience in program or project management; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.
Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.
Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation
Salary range: $6,731.15 - $9,021.29 monthly
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
Total compensation package and benefitsIn addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life
Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down
Gross cash compensation
Starting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$80,773.80 $93,502.20 $108,255.48
Estimated benefits paid by the city - Non-cash compensation
Public Employees Retirement System fully-paid contributions for employee $4,240.62$4,908.87$5,683.41Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$25,284.96$25,284.96$25,284.96Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,423.21$2,805.07$3,247.66No-cost TriMet public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$33,148.80$34,198.89$35,416.04Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$113,922.60$127,701.09$143,671.52
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
01
What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Do you possess full professional proficiency to read, write and speak one or more of the city's priority languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, Russian)?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered yes to the question about languages, which of the City of Beaverton's priority languages do you speak, read, and write fluently?

• Spanish
• Arabic
• Korean
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• Russian
• Japanese
• None of these

04
How many years of experience do you have in project management?

• Less than 5 years
• 5-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years or more
• None of the above

05
Please select any areas where you have at least 6 months of experience. Anything you select should also be included in your work history:

• Business development or administration
• Supervising or leading work
• State and/or federal grant programs
• Urban renewal
• Business incentives
• None of these

06
Please write a specific and unique response to the following question. Do not state "see resume" or "see cover letter" in lieu of responding to these questions.

• I understand this requirement.

07
In 500-750 words, please share why you're interested in this position and describe how your skills, knowledge, and experience make you a qualified candidate for this position.
Required Question