Economic Development Manager

Salary : $131,594.76 - $164,493.48 Annually

Location : Livermore, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 24-2085-01

Department : Innovation & Economic Development

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

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DEFINITION

Under the general direction of the Innovation and Economic Development Director, performs administrative work in the planning and coordination of the City's economic development program, including business recruitment, job development, and business retention. Develops marketing strategies designed to promote City as a business destination. Conducts research and provides information services on matters of economic health, property tax issues, economic and real estate trends, and international development. Supports and teams with other City Staff working on neighborhood issues; serves as a member of the department's management team; serves as a staff liaison to various local organizations; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification that has considerable latitude in managing and directing the Economic Development Program. Incumbents in this classification have a broad range of independence within policy and procedural limitations. This classification is distinguished from the Economic Development Director who is the department head with overall responsibility for the City's economic development, including economic and workforce development. It is further distinguished from the Economic Development Specialist who performs complex professional research and project coordination work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction is provided by the Innovation and Economic Development Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise the work of assigned staff.

Additional Information

The City of Livermore is an equal-opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

CITY OF LIVERMORE

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Livermore Management Group

Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Livermore Management Group. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here . Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1 / 2025

MOU TERM

07 / 01 / 2021 - 06 / 30 / 2025

SCHEDULED INCREASES

7 / 5 / 2021 2.5%

7 / 4 / 2022 4%

7 / 3 / 2023 3.0%

7 / 1 / 2024 2.5%

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION)

1,950 / month towards medical, dental, vision, additional & supplemental life insurance; unused balance paid in cash.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)

150,000 EE coverage, ER paid

1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid

EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)

60% of base monthly earnings to $6,000 / month max. (180 day waiting period)

ER paid

PERS

New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.

Classic PERS Misc Member- 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23 / 24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member- 2% at 62

MEDICARE (Hired after 3 / 31 / 86)

EE paid 1.45%

ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

City contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.

VACATION ACCRUAL

Years of ServiceTotal Accrual Per Year180.6 hours2-5120.12 hours6-10135.98 hours11-15160.94 hours16-19180.18 hours20 192.4 hours

Maximum accrual : 375 hours

HOLIDAYS

12 observed holidays

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL

96.2 hours / year

SICK LEAVE USAGE :

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

80 hours per year.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA / CFRA

EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs

Benefit provided as per regulations : Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

ER contributes $185 / per pay period, with required EE contribution of $75 / per pay period

2025 Maximum : Normal = $23,500

Age 50 = $7,500

Catchup Limits = $47,000

SECTION 125 PLAN

No ER contribution

2025 Maximum

Dependent Care

Unreimbursed Medical : Up to $3,300 / year

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Police Facility and Equipment Manager : $600 / year (equivalent to $23.07 per pay period)

SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE

Following are eligible for up to $200 reimbursement per fiscal year : Assistant City Engineer, Building Official, City Engineer, Construction Inspection Manager, Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager; Public Works Supervisor, Senior Civil Engineer, and Water Resources Operations Manager

SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Minimum of 10% above base salary of non-mgmt subordinate, 7.5% above mgmt subordinate

ACTING PAY

If work minimum of 5 consecutive calendar days, paid @ lowest step of higher class with at least a 5% differential. If assignment >

12 months, optional increment of up to 7% or max of the range, whichever is less.

SPECIAL PROJECT PAY

If work minimum of 30 calendar days, 5%-7% differential. If full supervisory, additional % to reflect 2.5% over highest compensated subordinate. If assignment >

12 months, optional increase of up to 7%

BILINGUAL PAY

50 / pay period

Must be certified by Department Head, approved by City Manager, and used on the job.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE

If approved, $40 / month or $90 / month.

AUTO ALLOWANCE

250 / month for Building Official, City Engineer, Housing & Human Services Manager, and Planning Manager

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

75% reimbursement for tuition & books

For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max

For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

PAY PERIODS

26 pay periods per year

Benefits listed are for full-time employment. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employment.

ER = Employer

EE = Employee

FT = Full-Time

PT = Part-Time

Please briefly describe why you are the best-qualified candidate for this position.

Please provide a recent example of your Economic Development work. Be sure to include the result / s of your efforts in your response.

Required Question

Salary : $131,595 - $164,493