City of San Bernardino, CA
Economic Development Manager (U)
City of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Salary :
$96,770.04 - $117,621.96 Annually
Location :
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-10119-09
Department:
Economic Development Department
Opening Date:
09/18/2024
Closing Date:
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you an accomplished Economic Development professional with a passion for driving growth and revitalization? Do you thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment? If so, the City of San Bernardino invites you to apply to be a part of our Economic Development Team as an Economic Development Manager (U)!
The PositionThe Economic Development Manager (U) under general direction, manages a proactive business recruitment, business retention, or special events program within the Economic Development Department with the goal of bringing new jobs, events, and capital investments to the City. This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in the Economic Development Department. One of the positions will be primarily focused on Business Attraction and the other vacancy will be focused on Business Retention and Expansion efforts.
We are looking for someone with:Good judgement:
Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving skillsExcellent Customer Service Skills
:
Working with internal and external customers to provide a high level of serviceExperience
in local economic development principles : Understanding of commonly used terminology, methodology, and state, federal, and local laws that govern economic development practice.People Skills:
Has a welcoming, professional, and compassionate demeanorAccount Management:
Experience with managing business clients and accounts. Includes but nor limited to: managing an active sales pipeline, reporting metrics, and collaborating to find positive outcomes.Proficiency in:
Microsoft Office to schedule meetings, create documents, experience using Customer Relationship Management SystemsAbout 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 approximately 220,000.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:
Business Attraction:
Serves as main point of contact for Business Attraction activities.Participates in active community engagement; this includes performing company site visits and communicating City announcements.Assists the Department Director in developing incentive programs designed to attract new businesses to the City of San BernardinoPitches ideas, proposals, and development opportunities to prospective companies, developers, and real estate professionals.Maintains an active sales pipeline of prospective businesses that may choose to locate in the City.Coordinates and executes recruitment trips/sales missions to generate company leads in target markets; represents the City on recruitment trips, at sales missions, trade shows, and conferences.Works in collaboration with the Department Director and department staff to develop marketing initiatives for the City's business attraction efforts.Develops strategy in coordination with economic development team to recruit mid-to-large size businesses to the City; this includes having a familiarity with the optimization of site selection criteria associated with commercial real estate developmentDevelops intentional strategies with Department Leadership and respective real estate developers to recruit companies to public-private partnership developments; these activities include the formation and implementation of Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), Disposition and Development Agreements (DDA) and Exclusive Negotiation Agreements (ENA).Works with the Department Leadership to increase and enhance opportunities for small businesses to grow/connect with other companies throughout the City.Works in collaboration with department staff and external partners to promote investment in the startup/entrepreneur community.Assists the Department Director in developing annual sales strategies and metrics for attracting businesses across a wide range of industries including but not limited to: retail, industrial, office, sustainability, entertainment, leisure, and aviation.Provides ongoing management and reporting of metrics related to the Department's Business Attraction efforts.Supports the departments Business Retention and Expansion initiatives as identified prospects transition to a retention customers.Identifies supply chain/industry cluster gaps which may help identify new attraction prospects.Routinely demonstrates excellent customer skills with members of public, prospective clients, community partners, and departmental and intra-departmental relationships.Assists the Director and department staff in identifying local workforce trends and developing strategies to support the City's labor pipeline.Assists the Director to develop an annual comprehensive marketing and prospect engagement/sales plan.Analyzes data and industry trends to better support the City's value proposition of being a premier destination for business.Provides presentations to City leadership, Commissions, community partners, organizations, and to the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council as required.Business Retention:
Develops and administers the City's business retention program to create an environment that encourages reinvestment from the private sector.Participates in active community engagement by facilitating private sector activities that require City involvement.Develops and administers various business retention incentive programs to encourage reinvestment in the City.Works in collaboration with the Department Director and department staff to develop marketing initiatives to support the City's business retention and expansion efforts.Develops relationships with business and community leaders and implements surveys to monitor the status of existing businesses, and to develop an "early warning" system for primary employers that may be in danger of relocating or closing operations.Works directly with key businesses in targeted industries to provide technical assistance and incentives that result in the retention and creation of jobs and investment in the City of San Bernardino.Provides tailored technical permit assistance and financial incentives to businesses within the City to ensure that existing and future expansion needs are met.Develops, maintains, and coordinates programs that offer educational resources to businesses and community partners within the City of San Bernardino.Conducts relevant market research, data analysis, and provides feedback on business satisfaction and participation levels, identifies opportunities for improvement, and promotes and distributes educational resources.Assists the Department Director in developing annual strategies and metrics related to business retention, expansion, and increased investment from the private and public sectorsProvides ongoing management and reporting of metrics related to the Department's Business Retention and Expansion efforts.Supports the departments Business Attraction initiatives as attraction prospects transition into retention customers.Identifies supply chain/industry cluster gaps which may help identify new attraction prospects to better enhance business operations for existing businesses.Routinely demonstrates excellent customer skills with members of public, prospective clients, community partners, and departmental and intra-departmental relationships.Assists the Director and department staff in identifying local workforce trends and developing strategies to support the City's labor pipeline.Analyzes data and industry trends to better support the City's value proposition of being a premier location for doing business.Provides presentations to City leadership, Commissions, community partners organizations, and to the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council as required.All Assignments:
Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Knowledge
of
-
Administrative management, project management, and personnel management.General marketing, media, and public relations practices.Urban planning principles and practices.Commercial and residential real estate development practices.Economic development principles, practices, and implementation methods.Area resources, physical locations, and landscapes; topographical and climatological considerations.Developing and implementing marketing plans; policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal facilities, programs and equipment.Purpose, use, and benefits of community programs and activities.Community resources and support agencies.Principles and techniques of records and program management.Personal computers, and standard business software applications such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).City policies and procedures to successfully meet established goals and objectives.City human resources policies and labor contract provisions.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.Best practices in Economic Development as set forth by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is desirable.Federal, state, and local programs, grants, and resources related to economic development.Website management tools including but not limited to: WordPress, Google Analytics, Granicus, Civic Live, etc. is desirable.Skill in
-Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.Expressing oneself clearly and concisely orally, graphically and in writing.Analyzing issues and making logical recommendations.Handling details and achieving personal goals through personal effort.Maintaining composure in difficult or tense situations.Establishing and maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships.Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.Communicating effectively in a variety of public settings.Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.Preparing illustrative graphic marketing materials to promote the best interests of the community.Working in a collaborative team environment.Consistently demonstrating excellent customer service skills with the stakeholders, elected officials, City employees, and the public.Professional accountability in meeting deadlines and quality of work.Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, planning, economic development, finance, or a closely related field.; and three (3) years of related professional experience in economic development, marketing, research, business development, commercial real estate/development, urban planning, community development or re-development; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:A valid state driver's license is required.
Desirable Qualifications:Designation as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)Possession of an Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP) or other certification that may be relevant to the position.
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, and may perform work in an outdoor setting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Participation in afterhours celebrations, tradeshows, and community outreach and other events is required; and these events take place outside of a typical office environmentSupplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:
Health Insurance - Monthly contribution for health, dental and vision premiums: $1,125.00 Employee Only, $1,377.00 Employee plus one, or $1,841.00 Employee plus Family. A "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December for eligible employees who waive benefits.Vacation - 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.Administrative Leave - 40 hoursRetirement - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members: 2% at 55 | New CALPERS members 2% at 62.Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance457 Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits planFlexible Spending Accounts such as pre-tax childcare planTuition ReimbursementEmployee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received byManagement/Confidential employees of the City per Memorandum of UnderstandingSELECTION PROCEDUREApply - submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
Application Review -A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.Job Related Testing (examination) -
Oral Examination tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024.
Accommodation
The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104 or via email at rivera_st@sbcity.org.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.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024
Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:
Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Employment/Professional Reference CheckConfirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentialsThe City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
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.
01
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.
YesNoNo, but able to obtain.
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, planning, economic development, finance, or a closely related field?
YesNo
03
If you have an Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university please list your degree, area of study, and educational institution. Ex: BS Human Resources, University of Nevada Las Vegas If you do not posses a Bachelor's degree or higher, enter N/A.
04
How many years of professional experience in economic development do you possess?
Less than 3 years3 years4 years5 years6+ years
05
How many years of experience do you have in negotiating development agreements, incentives, or public-private partnerships?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3+ years
06
How many years of experience do you have in building partnerships and collaborating with stakeholders?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3+ years
07
Please select all areas in which you have direct experience:
Business RententionBusiness AttractionCommercial Real Estate/DevelopmentUrban PlanningCommunity DevelopmentMarketing
08
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in the Economic Development Department. One of the positions will be assigned to Business Attraction and the other vacancy will be assigned to Business Retention. Please indicate which specialty you are interested in:
Business AttractionBusiness RetentionBoth
09
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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question
$96,770.04 - $117,621.96 Annually
Location :
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-10119-09
Department:
Economic Development Department
Opening Date:
09/18/2024
Closing Date:
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you an accomplished Economic Development professional with a passion for driving growth and revitalization? Do you thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment? If so, the City of San Bernardino invites you to apply to be a part of our Economic Development Team as an Economic Development Manager (U)!
The PositionThe Economic Development Manager (U) under general direction, manages a proactive business recruitment, business retention, or special events program within the Economic Development Department with the goal of bringing new jobs, events, and capital investments to the City. This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in the Economic Development Department. One of the positions will be primarily focused on Business Attraction and the other vacancy will be focused on Business Retention and Expansion efforts.
We are looking for someone with:Good judgement:
Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving skillsExcellent Customer Service Skills
:
Working with internal and external customers to provide a high level of serviceExperience
in local economic development principles : Understanding of commonly used terminology, methodology, and state, federal, and local laws that govern economic development practice.People Skills:
Has a welcoming, professional, and compassionate demeanorAccount Management:
Experience with managing business clients and accounts. Includes but nor limited to: managing an active sales pipeline, reporting metrics, and collaborating to find positive outcomes.Proficiency in:
Microsoft Office to schedule meetings, create documents, experience using Customer Relationship Management SystemsAbout 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 approximately 220,000.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:
Business Attraction:
Serves as main point of contact for Business Attraction activities.Participates in active community engagement; this includes performing company site visits and communicating City announcements.Assists the Department Director in developing incentive programs designed to attract new businesses to the City of San BernardinoPitches ideas, proposals, and development opportunities to prospective companies, developers, and real estate professionals.Maintains an active sales pipeline of prospective businesses that may choose to locate in the City.Coordinates and executes recruitment trips/sales missions to generate company leads in target markets; represents the City on recruitment trips, at sales missions, trade shows, and conferences.Works in collaboration with the Department Director and department staff to develop marketing initiatives for the City's business attraction efforts.Develops strategy in coordination with economic development team to recruit mid-to-large size businesses to the City; this includes having a familiarity with the optimization of site selection criteria associated with commercial real estate developmentDevelops intentional strategies with Department Leadership and respective real estate developers to recruit companies to public-private partnership developments; these activities include the formation and implementation of Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), Disposition and Development Agreements (DDA) and Exclusive Negotiation Agreements (ENA).Works with the Department Leadership to increase and enhance opportunities for small businesses to grow/connect with other companies throughout the City.Works in collaboration with department staff and external partners to promote investment in the startup/entrepreneur community.Assists the Department Director in developing annual sales strategies and metrics for attracting businesses across a wide range of industries including but not limited to: retail, industrial, office, sustainability, entertainment, leisure, and aviation.Provides ongoing management and reporting of metrics related to the Department's Business Attraction efforts.Supports the departments Business Retention and Expansion initiatives as identified prospects transition to a retention customers.Identifies supply chain/industry cluster gaps which may help identify new attraction prospects.Routinely demonstrates excellent customer skills with members of public, prospective clients, community partners, and departmental and intra-departmental relationships.Assists the Director and department staff in identifying local workforce trends and developing strategies to support the City's labor pipeline.Assists the Director to develop an annual comprehensive marketing and prospect engagement/sales plan.Analyzes data and industry trends to better support the City's value proposition of being a premier destination for business.Provides presentations to City leadership, Commissions, community partners, organizations, and to the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council as required.Business Retention:
Develops and administers the City's business retention program to create an environment that encourages reinvestment from the private sector.Participates in active community engagement by facilitating private sector activities that require City involvement.Develops and administers various business retention incentive programs to encourage reinvestment in the City.Works in collaboration with the Department Director and department staff to develop marketing initiatives to support the City's business retention and expansion efforts.Develops relationships with business and community leaders and implements surveys to monitor the status of existing businesses, and to develop an "early warning" system for primary employers that may be in danger of relocating or closing operations.Works directly with key businesses in targeted industries to provide technical assistance and incentives that result in the retention and creation of jobs and investment in the City of San Bernardino.Provides tailored technical permit assistance and financial incentives to businesses within the City to ensure that existing and future expansion needs are met.Develops, maintains, and coordinates programs that offer educational resources to businesses and community partners within the City of San Bernardino.Conducts relevant market research, data analysis, and provides feedback on business satisfaction and participation levels, identifies opportunities for improvement, and promotes and distributes educational resources.Assists the Department Director in developing annual strategies and metrics related to business retention, expansion, and increased investment from the private and public sectorsProvides ongoing management and reporting of metrics related to the Department's Business Retention and Expansion efforts.Supports the departments Business Attraction initiatives as attraction prospects transition into retention customers.Identifies supply chain/industry cluster gaps which may help identify new attraction prospects to better enhance business operations for existing businesses.Routinely demonstrates excellent customer skills with members of public, prospective clients, community partners, and departmental and intra-departmental relationships.Assists the Director and department staff in identifying local workforce trends and developing strategies to support the City's labor pipeline.Analyzes data and industry trends to better support the City's value proposition of being a premier location for doing business.Provides presentations to City leadership, Commissions, community partners organizations, and to the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council as required.All Assignments:
Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Knowledge
of
-
Administrative management, project management, and personnel management.General marketing, media, and public relations practices.Urban planning principles and practices.Commercial and residential real estate development practices.Economic development principles, practices, and implementation methods.Area resources, physical locations, and landscapes; topographical and climatological considerations.Developing and implementing marketing plans; policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal facilities, programs and equipment.Purpose, use, and benefits of community programs and activities.Community resources and support agencies.Principles and techniques of records and program management.Personal computers, and standard business software applications such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).City policies and procedures to successfully meet established goals and objectives.City human resources policies and labor contract provisions.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.Best practices in Economic Development as set forth by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is desirable.Federal, state, and local programs, grants, and resources related to economic development.Website management tools including but not limited to: WordPress, Google Analytics, Granicus, Civic Live, etc. is desirable.Skill in
-Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.Expressing oneself clearly and concisely orally, graphically and in writing.Analyzing issues and making logical recommendations.Handling details and achieving personal goals through personal effort.Maintaining composure in difficult or tense situations.Establishing and maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships.Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.Communicating effectively in a variety of public settings.Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.Preparing illustrative graphic marketing materials to promote the best interests of the community.Working in a collaborative team environment.Consistently demonstrating excellent customer service skills with the stakeholders, elected officials, City employees, and the public.Professional accountability in meeting deadlines and quality of work.Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, planning, economic development, finance, or a closely related field.; and three (3) years of related professional experience in economic development, marketing, research, business development, commercial real estate/development, urban planning, community development or re-development; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:A valid state driver's license is required.
Desirable Qualifications:Designation as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)Possession of an Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP) or other certification that may be relevant to the position.
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, and may perform work in an outdoor setting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Participation in afterhours celebrations, tradeshows, and community outreach and other events is required; and these events take place outside of a typical office environmentSupplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:
Health Insurance - Monthly contribution for health, dental and vision premiums: $1,125.00 Employee Only, $1,377.00 Employee plus one, or $1,841.00 Employee plus Family. A "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December for eligible employees who waive benefits.Vacation - 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.Administrative Leave - 40 hoursRetirement - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members: 2% at 55 | New CALPERS members 2% at 62.Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance457 Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits planFlexible Spending Accounts such as pre-tax childcare planTuition ReimbursementEmployee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received byManagement/Confidential employees of the City per Memorandum of UnderstandingSELECTION PROCEDUREApply - submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
Application Review -A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.Job Related Testing (examination) -
Oral Examination tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024.
Accommodation
The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104 or via email at rivera_st@sbcity.org.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.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024
Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:
Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test.LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Employment/Professional Reference CheckConfirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentialsThe City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
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.
01
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.
YesNoNo, but able to obtain.
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, planning, economic development, finance, or a closely related field?
YesNo
03
If you have an Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university please list your degree, area of study, and educational institution. Ex: BS Human Resources, University of Nevada Las Vegas If you do not posses a Bachelor's degree or higher, enter N/A.
04
How many years of professional experience in economic development do you possess?
Less than 3 years3 years4 years5 years6+ years
05
How many years of experience do you have in negotiating development agreements, incentives, or public-private partnerships?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3+ years
06
How many years of experience do you have in building partnerships and collaborating with stakeholders?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3+ years
07
Please select all areas in which you have direct experience:
Business RententionBusiness AttractionCommercial Real Estate/DevelopmentUrban PlanningCommunity DevelopmentMarketing
08
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in the Economic Development Department. One of the positions will be assigned to Business Attraction and the other vacancy will be assigned to Business Retention. Please indicate which specialty you are interested in:
Business AttractionBusiness RetentionBoth
09
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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question