City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Economic Development Coordinator /
Manager

SUMMARY

This mid-management position performs a variety of detailed, specialized, professional work for the Economic Development unit involving programs and projects in support of economic development and affordable housing. The position reports to the Director of Economic Development and Innovation and is expected to work independently and with minimal supervision, with the manager level requiring the higher degree of independence and more general direction. Work includes but is not limited to developing plans and programs, financial and economic analysis, participating in financial arrangements for developments; and other duties related to the administration of programs and projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

  • Develop and implement programs relating to revitalization, business recruitment/retention, economic development and job creation.
  • Administer economic development projects and programs from conception, design, budget development, implementation, and financial overview, to final effectiveness evaluation.
  • Act as liaison between developers and businesses in the evaluation of real estate developments, and landlords/brokers and potential tenants in pursuing leasing of commercial vacancies.
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate real estate, marketing, site development, and business development programs, including developing marketing strategy, evaluating financing, and preparing public information materials.
  • Negotiate development transactions consistent with City policies.
  • Acquire, manage and dispose of property on behalf of the City.
  • Resolve legal, financial, environmental and technical real estate issues involved in development projects and commercial leasing opportunities.
  • Encourage and facilitate development by communicating with citizens groups, individuals, and public and private organizations.
  • Conduct field investigations of development sites.
  • Collect, compile, organize, and analyze data for use in economic development programs and development objectives.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports, proposals, and studies related to economic development opportunities and implementation activities.
  • Represent the City at a wide variety of community meetings.
  • Make written and verbal presentations to City Council, Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing, other Boards and Commissions, outside organizations and community meetings.
  • Monitor legislation related to economic development and make recommendations concerning policy and procedural improvements.
  • Develop contracts, retain and coordinate the work of engineers, appraisers, architects, etc. for economic development projects.
  • Identify and prepare applications for outside funding sources (grants).
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.