Economic Development Manager

DESCRIPTION

The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Economic Development department as an Economic Development Manager. The City of Corona is making a significant, $200M investment in the redevelopment of Downtown over the next 5-7 years. These projects involve the redevelopment and revitalization of a key intersection in the heart of Downtown, streetscape enhancements, creating a sense of place, renovation of the Historic Civic Center, revitalization of City Park, and construction of a new community building. The Economic Development Manager will play a key role in coordinating, leading, and supporting the teams working on these efforts. They will also be responsible for other exciting opportunities including negotiating property acquisitions, the development of a property management strategy, implementing the redevelopment-associated portions of the Economic Development Strategic Plan, and bringing creative solutions to the team for a variety of redevelopment-related projects.

The ideal candidate will embrace the six values in the City's Strategic Plan, bring their experience and expertise to creatively solve the challenges, take full advantage of the unique opportunities created by this moment of transformation in the City, provide innovative and effective solutions to the team, exude humble confidence in representing the City's interests, be organized, and effectively communicate the vision of a revitalized downtown with a wide range of internal project teams and the public.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used in planning, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive economic development programs and projects.

• Knowledge of real estate fundamentals, urban planning, and financing structures essential for city redevelopment and economic growth.

• Knowledge of local, regional, and state programs, sources of funding, and financing incentives for economic development programs and projects.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of conducting analytical studies, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability conduct analyses and make accurate recommendations based on study findings.

• Ability to prepare applications for funding and administer federal and state grants and contracts.

• Ability to plan, develop, and implement assigned programs, projects, and activities in an independent and cooperative manner, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, develop and implement program improvements, and prepare effective reports.

• Ability to foster ongoing collaboration in support of the business community by working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders including City officials and staff, real estate professionals, developers, local business owners, neighborhood associations, outside consultants, and City residents.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, economics, urban planning, or a related field.

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a closely related field, which provides a strong foundation for strategic management and leadership in urban development is desirable.

• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, urban planning, or a related field, with at least three (3) of those years in a management or leadership role overseeing economic development projects and initiatives. Experience should demonstrate a proven track record of successful project management, team leadership, and strategic implementation.

Characteristics

The ideal candidate will embrace and reflect the City's values.

• Bold

• We challenge the status quo in our relentless pursuit to rethink how we do business. We are on a mission to innovate, modernize services, and bring government into the 21st century.

• Humble

• Everyone has a role to play, and we find purpose in doing our part. We own mistakes and learn from them to become better. We value feedback, embrace our vulnerabilities, and take time to celebrate others.

• Driven

• We have strong work ethic and tackle issues head on, even the tough stuff. We anticipate problems, develop creative solutions, and push ourselves to be better.

• Honest

• We strive to do what is right, not what is easy. We keep our commitments and take responsibility for the results, even if things go wrong.

• Kind

• No matter who you are or where you are from, you're welcome here. We embrace diversity, treat people with dignity, and genuinely care for others.

• Team

• We give voice to our community. We trust and honor the process of collaboration. We achieve more together.

This position is exempt, not eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for first review of application is Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period.

Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to a virtual HireVue interview. Candidates who pass the virtual HireVue interview will be invited to the in-person oral interviews tentatively scheduled for July 17, 2024. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 167,100 residents., Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES

CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current City Council Resolution Governing Compensation and Benefits of Non-Represented Management & Confidential Group Employees. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Resolution, the Resolution shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security, and the City pays the employee's mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program.

The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 for miscellaneous or 3 % @ 50 for safety, single highest year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 for miscellaneous or 2.7% @ 57 for safety, three-year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment and those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.

All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Probationary employees employed less than one (1) full year shall accrue probationary Annual Leave, at one-half the rate of Annual Leave accrual for a 1-5 year full time regular employee. Such accrued time may be used only for illness or medical reasons for the employee or the employee's immediate family. After six (6) months, an employee may be "advanced" and use up to one (1) week of Annual Leave for vacation purposes, with the permission of his or her supervisor. Notwithstanding the above, upon completion of the probationary period and obtaining the status of a full-time regular employee, an employee shall have credited to his/her Annual Leave account all unused accrued hours at the 1-5 year employee rate. There are 13 (10 hours) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

EXECUTIVE LEAVE: The City will provide executive leave for exempt Management/Confidential Group employees in lieu of other compensation for overtime. Exempt Management/Confidential Group employees shall be granted Executive Leave of one hundred eight (108) hours during any fiscal year regardless of the employee's particular work schedule.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide or MissionSquare (fka. ICMA) plan. Employee contribution limits are defined by law.

AUTO ALLOWANCE/ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: Eligible classifications designated by the City Manager may receive up to a $350/month auto allowance or an assigned City maintained vehicle.

BI-LINGUAL PAY: Effective the first full payroll period following November 14, 2017, the Bilingual Pay Program will provide an increase of $322.50 per month for those members demonstrating the ability to both understand and effectively communicate in a language other than English that the City Manager has determined is necessary for the effective or efficient operation of the City. If an employee is approved for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. For each language approved by the City Manager, the number of Association members to be eligible will be determined by Management. To become qualified an Association member must be certified by the Human Resources Department after successfully passing an oral conversational test established by Management.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $1,400.00 annually. After 10 years of service $1,600.00 annually. After 15 years of service $1,800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $2,000.00 annually.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO plans as well as several Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.

Health Plan Information

The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

• $773.17 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
• $1,546.10 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
• $2,048.39 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

In lieu of receiving the Medical Allowance and Medical Difference (if applicable), a Member may elect to receive a monthly allocation to the Cafeteria Plan according to the following schedule:

(1) $600.00 for Employee + 2 or more dependents

(2) $400.00 for Employee + 1 dependent

(3) $200.00 for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The flexible benefit plan is offered at the time of hire and at each open enrollment period.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00. Retiree life insurance policy at $50,000 until age 70.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Education plans approved in writing by the City on or after November 14, 2017, the City shall reimburse Members for the costs (tuition and books) up to a maximum amount of $2,500 per employee per fiscal year and a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

• DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Resolution of City Council between the City of Corona and the Non-represented Management/Confidential Group Employees, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the Resolution, the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution shall control for purposes of this recruitment.

01

I acknowledge that the information provided in this job application, to include; supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments and work history are complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. Please note "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and your application will not be considered.

• Yes

• No

02

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

03

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

04

Please indicate the area of study of the above-mentioned education.

05

How many years of Economic Development experience do you possess?

• None

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 or more years

06

For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

07

How many years in a management or leadership role overseeing economic development projects do you possess?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

08

Please describe your experience of successful project management, team leadership, and strategic implementation as it pertains to economic development. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

Required Question

Agency City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2209

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov