Economic Development Specialist

Salary : $71,739.84 - $87,198.48 Annually

Location : San Bernardino, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-10120-01

Department : Economic Development Department

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Economic Development Department as an Economic Development Specialist!

About the Position :

The Economic Development Specialist works to assist the Economic Development Director; supports the City's business attraction and business retention programs and activities; develops marketing materials and programs for local and regional activities; interacts with the local and regional Chambers of Commerce and the County Economic Development Agency; and is involved in special events that are oriented towards the fostering economic growth in the community.

The Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional skilled in economic development, business retention, and marketing. They excel in research, data analysis, relationship-building, and facilitating city processes. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills drive their success in supporting businesses and fostering community growth.

About the City :

The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 222,203.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Performs a wide variety of professional level research, administrative support, and analysis in support of the City's Economic Development functions, operations, and programs; performs research and studies including economic or financial studies.
• Coordinates with City staff to facilitate project processing and permitting; provides information and assistance to those who contact the Economic Development Division for permit assistance.
• Assists in the preparation of staff reports for various groups, committees, commissions, and boards; prepares meeting agendas, summaries, and information packets as needed.
• Conducts site location assistance for business locators; researches, gathers, and provides data on available properties; collects data from brokerage companies on available property; prepares and sends information packages to clients; coordinates and conducts business assistance meetings.
• Maintains and enhances the Economic Development Division web page on the City's website; gathers current data; writes narratives; organizes changes in web page layout and design; coordinates economic development web page updates and changes with City information systems staff.
• Assists in the operations of the Business Retention and Attraction efforts; attends meetings, conferences, events, and City sponsored initiatives, coordinates follow-up meetings regarding expansion and relocation; assists in solving problems and coordinating solutions to business issues.
• Provides support to and participates in various meetings of various community groups and service organizations.
• Maintains and analyzes a variety of data including Business Retention and Attraction data.
• Performs a variety of general administrative and clerical duties in support of the Economic Development Division; prepares articles for newsletters; provides over-the counter information to the public; responds to requests involving business development; prepares necessary correspondence; organizes data in spreadsheets; responds to surveys.
• Develops marketing materials intended to attract new business and industries to the city.
• Assists the Department Director and Economic Development Managers in responding to RFPs from Site Selectors, Real Estate Representatives, Executives, and other decision makers involved in the site selection process.
• Assists in arranging conferences, seminars, and meetings. Performs related duties as required.
• Expected to exercise limited discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

One (1) year of professional experience related to economic development activities and programs in an Economic Development Department, private sector economic development firm, chamber of commerce, or business improvement district; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment :

Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy may be required for certain assignments.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone, use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

City Benefits :

The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes :

Application Submission :

Please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. If you require technical assistance, please contact the governmentjobs.com Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your computer or browser used to submit the application.

Selection Process :

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.The selection process will consist of :

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information / instructions via email only.

Accommodation :

The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at rivera_es@sbcity.org for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.

Pre-Employment Process :

All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings :

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Health Insurance - Eligible to receive a City contribution of $1,125.00 (Employee only), $1,377.00 (Employee 1) or $1,841.00 (Employee Family) to help offset health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will recieve an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December.

Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1 / 1 / 2013 who are current members of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12 / 31 / 12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7% @ 55 ; highest single year of compensation.

Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1 / 1 / 2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12 / 31 / 12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62 ; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law.

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education :

If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university please indicate the major of your degree :

How many years of professional experience do you possess in economic development activities and programs in an Economic Development Department, private sector economic development firm, chamber of commerce, or business improvement district?

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note : if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Salary : $71,740 - $87,198