HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-219 N.C.S. 12/20/2010Resolution No. 2010 -219 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ABOLISHING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER AND
AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER
IN THE CITY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Economic
Development /Redevelopment Manager (as attached hereto and marked Exhibit A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range for the classification of Economic
Development /Redevelopment Manager as listed below is effective with the adoption of this
Resolution.
Economic Development /Redevelopment $8,690.93 - $9,126.00 - $9,581.87 - $10,060.27 $10,562.93
Manager
WHEREAS, the classification of Senior Redevelopment Manager is found to be
unnecessary at the present time and for the foreseeable future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
Approves the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written
in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the
Personnel System.
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2. Takes this action pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V — Compensation) and that notice
of this action has been properly posted.
3. Abolishes the classification of Senior Redevelopment Manager.
4. Authorizes the position allocation of Economic Development /Redevelopment
Manager in the City Manager Department effective with the adoption of this
Resolution.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the rovd as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 20` day of December, f m:
2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Clerk
City Aitorney
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City ®f'Petaluma
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 12/20/10
Job Class: 09XXX
Economic Development / Redevelopment Manager
Summary
Plan, organize, direct, and manage the City's economic development and redevelopment activities,
functions, programs, and projects.
Class Characteristics
General direction is provided by the City Manager; responsibilities may include the direct and indirect
supervision of management, technical, and support services personnel.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands.
Duties:
Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of economic development and
redevelopment goals, objectives, strategies, programs, and projects.
Develop and evaluate economic and redevelopment strategies that conform to short and long -range
city programs, goals, and objectives.
Plan, organize, and conduct program activities including initial planning, feasibility determinations,
community involvement strategies, and implementation within established timetables and program
review and evaluation.
Implement the City's economic development strategy including business retention and expansion, new
business attraction, and business ombudsman /advocacy.
Coordinate economic development and redevelopment activities with other departments and outside
agencies.
Act as the City's liaison and point of contact with the community, government agencies, and
businesses.
Coordinate with existing local and regional partners to develop and implement a tourism and
marketing program. Plan and implement strategies and programs to encourage business growth,
development, and investment while improving the quality and mix of uses throughout the City,
particularly within downtown Petaluma, at opportunity sites, and along major arterial corridors.
Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Redevelopment Executive
Director /City Manager.
Coordinate major redevelopment projects and programs to implement priorities.
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Act as liaison among developers, city, state, and federal agencies, and financial institutions to develop
financing techniques for redevelopment projects.
Determine if proposed redevelopment projects meet program requirements, and draft and implement
agreements to secure /provide financing.
Coordinate and negotiate planning, construction, contract requirements, and funding of
redevelopment projects with other City departments, other governmental agencies, and private
financing sources.
Negotiate with developers, land use attorneys, and financiers to facilitate and expedite economic
development projects and real property land use, including coordination of complex real estate and
land development agreements.
Conduct research, gather, and analyze data regarding demographics, market and economic trends,
vacant land, opportunities, issues, barriers, and needs. Monitor and forecast fiscal and economic
activities, and related legislation.
Compile and maintain website information containing inventory of economic indicators /data on the
City such as population growth, income levels, labor rates, taxes, transportation, vacant land data
base, and other information relating to factors of business location.
Administer Economic Development and Redevelopment programs.
Prepare and monitor operating budgets, project, and program budgets, and develop and submit in a
timely manner all required reporting and supporting documents.
Research, prepare, and administer grant and funding applications and proposals, and administer
grants.
May supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills /Abilities
Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the economic development and
redevelopment functions.
Plan, organize, and promote economic development /redevelopment strategies, programs, and
related activities.
Implement goals, objectives, strategies, programs, and projects.
Negotiate and administer owner participation and development agreements, leases, and other
financing packages.
Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify an
effective course of action.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
Accurately interpret and apply laws, ordinances, regulations, maps, plans, and development
documents.
Gather, analyze, and present a variety of complex data, including economic studies, financial
statements, marketing studies, plans, specifications, and bid documents.
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Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Establish and maintain accurate records.
Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
Work independently and exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines, and
demonstrate initiative and creativity, with minimal supervision.
Administer grant and contract activities.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Cultivate and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with members of the public and
community organizations, business leaders, developers, contractors, City staff, City Council, and
representatives of other government agencies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Employee is regularly required to: sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; talk or hear, in
person, in meetings, and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate standard
office equipment, and reach with hands and arms. Intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding
desk; walk to observe department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple
grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through
written means; operate an automobile to attend various meetings and workshops.
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and best practices of economic development and redevelopment, and of public
administration, including budgeting and program management.
Public and private sector considerations in making business expansion or location decisions.
Strategies and methods for business attraction and retention.
Techniques of marketing and promotion as related to tourism and economic development activities.
Principles and practices of researching and analyzing the economic feasibility of local community and
business development projects.
Methods of financing economic development projects, the financial mechanics involved in real
property transactions, and redevelopment of finance trends and practices.
Federal, state, and local policies, laws, rules, and regulations dealing with economic development and
redevelopment.
Principles and practices of contract negotiation methods and techniques, contract development, and
contract administration.
Principles and practices of grant writing, application, and administration.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
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Policies and procedures related to economic development, redevelopment, planning, zoning, and
building.
Statistical and research methods.
Joint public /private sector approaches and techniques to stimulate economic activity in cities
comparable to Petaluma.
Education and Experience
Education
A Bachelor's degree with major coursework in public or business administration, planning, economics or
a related field is required. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector
economic development and /or redevelopment is required.
At the City Manager's sole discretion, a combination of educational and specialized professional
experience in a public sector environment performing economic development and /or redevelopment
duties sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position
may be substituted for the required minimums.
Certifications/ Licenses
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Established: 12/20/10 Resolution #: 2010 -XXX N.C.S.
Department: City Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
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