Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Cupertino
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Email
Website
Phone
4087773227
Typical Job Functions
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Administers and implements economic plans, programs, and policies.
Coordinates and prepares financial and technical reports and budgets.
Staffs and coordinates the activities of the Economic Development Committee.
Functions as a liaison with the Chamber of Commerce and other professional economic organizations.
Meets with potential investors and developers to secure their participation in City projects.
Represents the division and/or the City at public hearings, community meetings and conferences.
Recommends and oversees the use of consultants and outside professional service providers.
Manage the City’s economic development activities, including business development and retention, small business strategies, business revitalization, land use planning, and projects related to economic development.
Coordinates and recommends project activities including real estate acquisition and disposition, relocation, demolition, eminent domain actions, building construction and rehabilitation, property management and project improvements.
Develops and maintains relationships to provide information on vacant or underutilized commercial, office and industrial land and tenant spaces.
Develops attraction and retention programs for retail and commercial development.
Works with property owners and prospective tenants and developers to match available properties with desired commercial business activities.
Supervises and/or coordinates with staff performing duties relating to economic development activities.
Works with other City departments and divisions to ensure that projects are progressing.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and legal requirements of redevelopment, housing, urban planning, finance and economic development.
Federal, State and local laws pertaining to redevelopment programs.
Financial reporting and budget preparation.
Statistical and research methods.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Identify appropriate methods to provide effective and efficient economic development programs.
Negotiate contracts.
Evaluates and assesses the local and regional economy and economic trends.
Develops citywide economic development strategies, programs and/or plans.
Prepare and analyze economic and feasibility studies/data/reports, financial statements, marketing studies, plans, specs and bid documents.
Speak and write clearly and concisely.
Prepare division budget, resource allocations, and participate in budget implementation.
Work effectively with City employees and representatives of outside agencies, businesses, and the community.
Present economic development information to Council and the business community.
Work independently and exercise independent judgment.
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from college with a degree in urban planning, business or public administration, economics, or closely related field. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of redevelopment, economic development and/or land use planning programs with at least two years of responsible project management experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Administers and implements economic plans, programs, and policies.
Coordinates and prepares financial and technical reports and budgets.
Staffs and coordinates the activities of the Economic Development Committee.
Functions as a liaison with the Chamber of Commerce and other professional economic organizations.
Meets with potential investors and developers to secure their participation in City projects.
Represents the division and/or the City at public hearings, community meetings and conferences.
Recommends and oversees the use of consultants and outside professional service providers.
Manage the City’s economic development activities, including business development and retention, small business strategies, business revitalization, land use planning, and projects related to economic development.
Coordinates and recommends project activities including real estate acquisition and disposition, relocation, demolition, eminent domain actions, building construction and rehabilitation, property management and project improvements.
Develops and maintains relationships to provide information on vacant or underutilized commercial, office and industrial land and tenant spaces.
Develops attraction and retention programs for retail and commercial development.
Works with property owners and prospective tenants and developers to match available properties with desired commercial business activities.
Supervises and/or coordinates with staff performing duties relating to economic development activities.
Works with other City departments and divisions to ensure that projects are progressing.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and legal requirements of redevelopment, housing, urban planning, finance and economic development.
Federal, State and local laws pertaining to redevelopment programs.
Financial reporting and budget preparation.
Statistical and research methods.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Identify appropriate methods to provide effective and efficient economic development programs.
Negotiate contracts.
Evaluates and assesses the local and regional economy and economic trends.
Develops citywide economic development strategies, programs and/or plans.
Prepare and analyze economic and feasibility studies/data/reports, financial statements, marketing studies, plans, specs and bid documents.
Speak and write clearly and concisely.
Prepare division budget, resource allocations, and participate in budget implementation.
Work effectively with City employees and representatives of outside agencies, businesses, and the community.
Present economic development information to Council and the business community.
Work independently and exercise independent judgment.
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from college with a degree in urban planning, business or public administration, economics, or closely related field. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of redevelopment, economic development and/or land use planning programs with at least two years of responsible project management experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.