What are the responsibilities and job description for the Redevelopment and Economic Development Program Manager position at City of Lake Oswego, OR?
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The Position
The City of Lake Oswego is seeking an experienced Redevelopment and Economic Development Program Manger to manage the City’s redevelopment, urban renewal and economic development programs. The City currently has two urban renewal areas - the East End Redevelopment District located in downtown Lake Oswego and the Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal District located along Boones Ferry Road. The Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) is directed by Council acting as the LORA Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the City’s redevelopment and urban renewal efforts, including the planning and implementation of urban renewal projects, which includes: developing project plans; defining project tasks and resource requirements; identifying project risks and developing contingency plans; managing project budgets; and communicating with stakeholders.
- Under the direction of the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board and Executive Director, leads efforts to develop plans new urban renewal areas, including capital and financial plans.
- Develops and manages the City’s economic development strategy, including but not limited to economic development related program activities, procedures, and work plans, and managing contracts.
- Develops and manages the City’s redevelopment budget including capital improvement and asset management plans. Collaborates with the Finance Department to forecast annual urban renewal revenues. Assists with developing the capital improvement plan for urban renewal districts.
- Represents the City at local, regional and statewide meetings such as Greater Portland Inc, the Clackamas County Business Alliance, Clackamas County, the Mount Hood Territory, and other business and economic development groups. Maintains a productive working relationship with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce.
- Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts for and coordinates and monitors the work performed by legal, acquisition, relocation, land use, architecture, engineering and financial consultants.
- Respond to inquiries from businesses and the general public, including explaining rules, regulations, policies, procedures, addressing issues concerning tax incentives, local companies, sites and infrastructure.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is to have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Communications, or a related field; and have three to five years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development and redevelopment, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience with Urban Planning, Urban Renewal, or Redevelopment is highly desired.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr (Download PDF reader).
Supplemental Information
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Monday, March 31, 2025
The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.
As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.
PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
503.635.0220
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego is seeking an experienced Redevelopment and Economic Development Program Manger to manage the City’s redevelopment, urban renewal and economic development programs. The City currently has two urban renewal areas - the East End Redevelopment District located in downtown Lake Oswego and the Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal District located along Boones Ferry Road. The Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) is directed by Council acting as the LORA Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the City’s redevelopment and urban renewal efforts, including the planning and implementation of urban renewal projects, which includes: developing project plans; defining project tasks and resource requirements; identifying project risks and developing contingency plans; managing project budgets; and communicating with stakeholders.
- Under the direction of the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board and Executive Director, leads efforts to develop plans new urban renewal areas, including capital and financial plans.
- Develops and manages the City’s economic development strategy, including but not limited to economic development related program activities, procedures, and work plans, and managing contracts.
- Develops and manages the City’s redevelopment budget including capital improvement and asset management plans. Collaborates with the Finance Department to forecast annual urban renewal revenues. Assists with developing the capital improvement plan for urban renewal districts.
- Represents the City at local, regional and statewide meetings such as Greater Portland Inc, the Clackamas County Business Alliance, Clackamas County, the Mount Hood Territory, and other business and economic development groups. Maintains a productive working relationship with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce.
- Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts for and coordinates and monitors the work performed by legal, acquisition, relocation, land use, architecture, engineering and financial consultants.
- Respond to inquiries from businesses and the general public, including explaining rules, regulations, policies, procedures, addressing issues concerning tax incentives, local companies, sites and infrastructure.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is to have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Communications, or a related field; and have three to five years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development and redevelopment, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience with Urban Planning, Urban Renewal, or Redevelopment is highly desired.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr (Download PDF reader).
Supplemental Information
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Monday, March 31, 2025
The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.
As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.
Lake Oswego Managers, Supervisors, and Confidential Employees
The following material is a brief summary of each benefit and does not replace or supersede any provisions of the insurance contracts.
Medical Insurance
You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Under the indemnity plan, Aetna Medical, most medical services are paid in full when rendered by a participating provider.
The HMO plan, Kaiser Permanente, guarantees delivery of necessary health services, which is provided exclusively by their own providers.
Dental Insurance
The City provides a choice of comprehensive coverage through Moda Health (Delta Dental) and Kaiser Permanente. With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care, as well as orthodontic benefits (for child dependents only).
Life Insurance
The City pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $50,000. You can choose to purchase supplemental life insurance for you and/or your spouse in increments of $10,000. You may also purchase life insurance in the amount of $2,000 for each eligible dependent at minimal cost. (Standard Life Insurance Company).
Long Term Disability Insurance
The City provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $6,000, following a 90-day waiting period. (Standard Life Insurance Company).
Survivors’ Income Insurance
The City provides you with an insurance policy which gives your eligible survivors a monthly income after your death equal to a percentage of your insured earnings. (Standard Life Insurance).
Workers' Compensation Insurance
You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.
Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS)
The City of Lake Oswego is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources:
- member contributions paid on your behalf by the City; and
- employer contributions.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)
The City has established a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) to be used for medical expenses pre and post retirement. The City will make a monthly contribution into your account as authorized by IRS Code 501(c)(9). Additional information available in Human Resources.
Employee Assistance Program
You and your family can receive up to six (6) free confidential counseling sessions per incident per year, as well as other benefits, such as free legal consultation and first time home owner assistance. EAP coverage is provided by uprisehealth.
Optional BenefitsDeferred Compensation – The City offers a deferred compensation plan through MissionSquare Retirement. Your participation in this plan is voluntary, and you will need to make the contributions to the plan(s).Flexible Spending Account – The City offers a Flexible Spending Account Program after your have been employed with the City for six months. FSA’s allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income. In addition, you may use the FSA Premium Only Account to help cover the cost of your portion of the City’s medical and dental insurance premiums. You do not need to wait six months to participate in the premium only portion.
Holidays
The City of Lake Oswego recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year.
1. Four hours New Years Eve*
2 New Year's Day
3. Martin Luther King's Birthday
4. President’s Day
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Memorial Day
8. Veteran's Day
9. Thanksgiving Day
10. The Friday Following Thanksgiving Day
11. Four Hours Christmas Eve*
12. Christmas Day
13. Personal Holiday
14. Juneteenth
- When Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay.
Vacation
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
0-3 years: 12 days (8 hr per month)
4-9 years 16.5 days (11 hrs per month)
10-15 years 21.5 days (14.33 hrs per month)
16-19 years 23.5 days (15.66 hrs per month)
20 25 days (16.67 hrs per month)
Vacation may be accrued to a maximum of two years with the approval of your supervisor.
Managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime are eligible for four additional vacation days.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight hours per each month worked. Sick leave may be used when you are unable to work due to illness or injury, or to attend a member of the immediate family when they are sick or injured. (Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, mother, father, sister, brother, or other relative residing in your household. Sick leave may be accumulated to 150 days.
Salary : $100,239 - $121,851
