Economic Development Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION: The City of Monterey is hiring an Economic Development Manager to lead projects that strengthen our local economy and boost key revenue sources like Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and sales tax. Reporting to the Community Development Director, this role develops and manages citywide economic development efforts, with a focus on supporting commercial areas and core industries. We're looking for someone with strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently on high-impact projects that make a difference in the community. ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY:

Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities. WHY WORK FOR US? The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees.

Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!Application ProcessA limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process.

The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems.

Candidates who successfully progress through all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12-months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Monterey does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Economic Development Manager performs complex advanced professional economic development duties.

The position leads implementation of policies and projects that support the City’s core economic drivers and strengthen the City’s revenues, particularly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and sales tax. The Economic Development Manager is also responsible for preparing and administering a comprehensive City-wide economic development program for commercial areas throughout the City. Requires a high degree of professionalism, problem-solving skills, and the frequent use of independent judgment. Performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management position is responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of the city’s economic development activities.

Direct and indirect supervision is provided to clerical and support position(s).