What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT position at City of Riverside, CA?
The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Project Manager to fill one (1) vacancy in the Economic Development Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general direction, to develop and implement strategies, policies and programs related to business attraction, retention and expansion; to plan, implement, schedule, coordinate and monitor capital improvement projects, public utilities, redevelopment or housing projects and programs, or special events; to work closely with other Divisions, City Departments, and outside agencies to coordinate timely and seamless service delivery of projects; to provide professional and technical staff assistance; and to do related work as required.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist the department Director, General Manager or designee in establishing goals, objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for individual programs, projects and events.
- Serve as a liaison to local organizations, businesses, developers, real estate brokers, public agencies, property owners, legislative representatives, and the general public to educate, encourage collaboration and promote City programs, projects and activities.
- Make public presentations at City events and other venues to legislative bodies, business organizations, community groups, development associations and other constituents.
- Conduct, evaluate and/or coordinate complex studies, and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
- Establish and maintain electronic database and contract management programs or capital improvement project tracking system(s).
- Coordinate with other departments, utility companies, non-profit organizations and affected parties, and agencies to facilitate timely completion of projects or the review and processing of specific private development projects.
- Facilitate interdepartmental coordination related to the timely completion of projects, programs and activities.
Additionally, when assigned to divisions of the Community and Economic Development Department (varies depending on area of assignment):
- Direct, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the planning and execution of Economic Development, Housing and Community Development or Redevelopment goals and objectives; develop policy related to incentive programs and real estate project development.
- Identify and market sites suitable for Economic Development.
- Identify and attract targeted businesses and investments as identified in the City's strategic vision and/or economic development strategy.
- Prepare and administer professional service and real estate development contracts.
- Develop and issue Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) and evaluate qualifications and proposals received in accordance with City policy and coordinate with appropriate City departments, and develop recommendations for the award of contracts.
- Plan, develop and manage real estate development, financial analysis, direct business assistance and incentive program development/implementation.
- Oversee diverse forms of business assistance, including site selection, public and private financing, work force development, international trade, permit fast-tracking and general entrepreneurial problem solving with a government environment.
- Network and build coalition with local, regional, state and federal business and economic development organizations.
- Develop and implement Marketing strategies, write press releases, manage advertising contracts, and develop and maintain effective media relationships.
- Manage the City's Special Event permitting process; plan, organize and implement City special events; manage City sponsorship programs.
- Manage housing programs and projects in accordance with Federal, State and local requirements; analyze housing financing proposals and develop recommendations; ensure that required Housing Plans are current and updated at required intervals; monitor loan and grant recipients to ensure compliance with terms; make recommendations concerning the servicing and collection of housing loans.
- Enter into negotiations with developers, vendors, business owners and tenants.
- Establish Community Development, Economic Development, and/or Redevelopment strategies, policies and procedures.
- Establish and manage performance measurement systems related to capital improvement projects, Marketing, Special Events, Housing, Community Development, Economic Development, and/or Redevelopment goals and objectives.
- Provide support and/or assistance to private sector companies to facilitate work with the business or industry cluster and provide services/resources in areas that include, but are not limited to marketing, promotion, organization, events, incentives, grant solicitation and coordination/facilitation of workforce recruitment, training, or business counseling services when appropriate.
Qualifications
Recruitment Guidelines:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
- Strong experience managing complex projects and programs in economic development.
- Familiarity with best practices of project management.
- Ability to build and maintain strong internal cross-departmental relationships and external relationships with local and regional leaders, developers, investors, and business owners.
- Experience with business retention, expansion and attraction best practices and programs.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
