About the Department

Please be advised this position is limited term (through June 30, 2030) and is contingent on available grant funding.

THE POSITION:

Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex, specialized office and field work related to a variety of subjects based on assignment within the Department; including: economic development, redevelopment, community development, low income/affordable housing development, environmental planning/compliance and homeless services; including planning, financial management, monitoring grant compliance, contract administration, subrecipient and development monitoring, preparation of plans and reports, leading community outreach and engagement, and serving as a resource to other City staff, outside agencies, and the public in answering questions, providing information, and assistance; and performs other duties as assigned.

Position Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.  Essential Duties: Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to economic development, redevelopment, community development, homeless services, affordable housing, historic preservation and/or adaptive reuse; 

Implements local, State, and Federal program regulations relating to economic development, community development, homeless services and/or affordable housing.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning or related field; AND
• Three (3) years of professional planning, economic development, community development, and / or real estate experience preferably at the local government level; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, Planning or related field
• Certification via the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), or similar

Other Qualifications

June 3rd, 2026 (Tentative) 

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.  

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE:  POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.