THE COMMUNITY
Hermosa Beach is the small town others aspire to be. A beautiful beach, eclectic neighborhoods, unique commercial districts, and welcoming gateways create an unrivaled coastal destination. The City has effectively balanced the small town, beach culture with its enviable position as a regional and statewide coastal destination. The City is committed to protecting coastal resources and takes a practical, fiscally responsible approach to reducing its environmental footprint. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, Hermosa Beach is the heart of the “South Bay” region and plays host to a number of high-profile community events such as summer concerts, street fairs, and sporting events for beach volleyball, tennis and more. Due to the number of events and attraction of a large visitor population, the City operates in many ways like a larger city. During the 2017–18 fiscal year, beach attendance ranged from a low of 84,900 in February 2018 to a high of 750,000 in July 2017, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division. This beautiful city situated on the Pacific Ocean has many amenities—hotels, motels, a youth hostel, plentiful parks, is home to the famous Hermosa Beach Pier, and is within a short commute of many of the largest and best-known names in corporate America in the aerospace, tech, industrial, service, and financial fields. The Hermosa Beach City School District, consistently recognized as a California Distinguished School, offers a high-quality education to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, while high schoolers attend Mira Costa or Redondo Union High Schools in neighboring cities.
THE GOVERNMENT
The City of Hermosa Beach was incorporated on January 14, 1907 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the five-member City Council who are elected at large on a non-partisan basis. Councilmembers serve four-year, staggered terms, with an election every two years and each Councilmember serving a rotation as Mayor. The City Council is responsible for appointing a City Manager to direct the day-to-day operations of the City, which include Community Development, Community Resources, Finance, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works Departments. The City offers a full range of municipal services including police, fire protection (provided by Los Angeles County since December 30, 2017), community development (planning and zoning), cultural, recreation and parks, maintenance and construction of public improvements, parking and animal control, and general administration. The City has an annual budget of $63 million and approximately 130 full-time staff members.
THE POSITION
The position of Deputy City Manager (DCM) was recently created to help the City Manager and her Executive Team realize their commitment for delivering excellent service to the community. Functioning somewhat like a chief of staff, the DCM will enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities that are both internally and externally focused. Representative duties include:
Supporting daily operations
Backing City departments on major initiatives
Developing Citywide policies, procedures and programs
Leading community engagement efforts
Providing support to the City Council
Serving as Acting City Manager when the need arises
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Hermosa Beach is an exciting and vibrant place to work where one can make an immediate positive impact on the quality of life for the community. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager with a proven track record of organizational success in municipal management. This person will take the time to listen to others, resolve conflicts, and instill consistency in the day-to-day operations of the organization. The selected candidate will have outstanding leadership, communications, collaboration, and strategic analysis skills to address the following top priorities:
Development of the Team—the Deputy City Manager will work with the Executive Team to foster an environment of stability, transparency and open communication.
Process Improvement—the Deputy City Manager will help the Executive Team implement business savvy processes to improve internal systems and protocols, maximize resources, and produce high quality projects.
Executive Team—the Deputy City Manager will be an integral part of the City Manager’s Executive Team, participating and collaborating with the team and representing the City in a professional, well-informed, and confident manner. The DCM will be well prepared for presentations to the City Council and community groups. This person will also take the time to learn and understand the history of the City and how it affects the community’s values and desires.
Collaborative and Communicative Leadership—the Deputy City Manager will be a visible and motivational leader who nurtures the City’s hard-working staff and inspires them to raise the level of their performance while being tranquil and improving morale.
Operations—the Deputy City Manager will have high energy and enthusiasm to improve day-to-day operations in a challenging fast-paced public setting, effectively managing community relations by taking the time to present projects, challenges and successes in a well thought-out manner.
The ideal candidate will be an engaged and innovative leader. This individual will be flexible, composed under pressure and able to make tough decisions when needed. The selected candidate will be personable, have a sense of humor, and thrive in a close-knit team that is proud of the community it serves.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance such as a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administrator or a related field; and five years of top or executive management in a comparably complex organization. Candidates should have a proven track record in organizational development, business process streamlining, project management, strategic planning, and community engagement. Familiarity with the unique challenges and constraints of coastal communities and built-out cities focused on revitalization and renovation will be an asset. This position is open to individuals with public or private sector experience.
Oct 07, 2019
Full time
THE COMMUNITY
Hermosa Beach is the small town others aspire to be. A beautiful beach, eclectic neighborhoods, unique commercial districts, and welcoming gateways create an unrivaled coastal destination. The City has effectively balanced the small town, beach culture with its enviable position as a regional and statewide coastal destination. The City is committed to protecting coastal resources and takes a practical, fiscally responsible approach to reducing its environmental footprint. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, Hermosa Beach is the heart of the “South Bay” region and plays host to a number of high-profile community events such as summer concerts, street fairs, and sporting events for beach volleyball, tennis and more. Due to the number of events and attraction of a large visitor population, the City operates in many ways like a larger city. During the 2017–18 fiscal year, beach attendance ranged from a low of 84,900 in February 2018 to a high of 750,000 in July 2017, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division. This beautiful city situated on the Pacific Ocean has many amenities—hotels, motels, a youth hostel, plentiful parks, is home to the famous Hermosa Beach Pier, and is within a short commute of many of the largest and best-known names in corporate America in the aerospace, tech, industrial, service, and financial fields. The Hermosa Beach City School District, consistently recognized as a California Distinguished School, offers a high-quality education to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, while high schoolers attend Mira Costa or Redondo Union High Schools in neighboring cities.
THE GOVERNMENT
The City of Hermosa Beach was incorporated on January 14, 1907 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the five-member City Council who are elected at large on a non-partisan basis. Councilmembers serve four-year, staggered terms, with an election every two years and each Councilmember serving a rotation as Mayor. The City Council is responsible for appointing a City Manager to direct the day-to-day operations of the City, which include Community Development, Community Resources, Finance, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works Departments. The City offers a full range of municipal services including police, fire protection (provided by Los Angeles County since December 30, 2017), community development (planning and zoning), cultural, recreation and parks, maintenance and construction of public improvements, parking and animal control, and general administration. The City has an annual budget of $63 million and approximately 130 full-time staff members.
THE POSITION
The position of Deputy City Manager (DCM) was recently created to help the City Manager and her Executive Team realize their commitment for delivering excellent service to the community. Functioning somewhat like a chief of staff, the DCM will enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities that are both internally and externally focused. Representative duties include:
Supporting daily operations
Backing City departments on major initiatives
Developing Citywide policies, procedures and programs
Leading community engagement efforts
Providing support to the City Council
Serving as Acting City Manager when the need arises
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Hermosa Beach is an exciting and vibrant place to work where one can make an immediate positive impact on the quality of life for the community. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager with a proven track record of organizational success in municipal management. This person will take the time to listen to others, resolve conflicts, and instill consistency in the day-to-day operations of the organization. The selected candidate will have outstanding leadership, communications, collaboration, and strategic analysis skills to address the following top priorities:
Development of the Team—the Deputy City Manager will work with the Executive Team to foster an environment of stability, transparency and open communication.
Process Improvement—the Deputy City Manager will help the Executive Team implement business savvy processes to improve internal systems and protocols, maximize resources, and produce high quality projects.
Executive Team—the Deputy City Manager will be an integral part of the City Manager’s Executive Team, participating and collaborating with the team and representing the City in a professional, well-informed, and confident manner. The DCM will be well prepared for presentations to the City Council and community groups. This person will also take the time to learn and understand the history of the City and how it affects the community’s values and desires.
Collaborative and Communicative Leadership—the Deputy City Manager will be a visible and motivational leader who nurtures the City’s hard-working staff and inspires them to raise the level of their performance while being tranquil and improving morale.
Operations—the Deputy City Manager will have high energy and enthusiasm to improve day-to-day operations in a challenging fast-paced public setting, effectively managing community relations by taking the time to present projects, challenges and successes in a well thought-out manner.
The ideal candidate will be an engaged and innovative leader. This individual will be flexible, composed under pressure and able to make tough decisions when needed. The selected candidate will be personable, have a sense of humor, and thrive in a close-knit team that is proud of the community it serves.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance such as a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administrator or a related field; and five years of top or executive management in a comparably complex organization. Candidates should have a proven track record in organizational development, business process streamlining, project management, strategic planning, and community engagement. Familiarity with the unique challenges and constraints of coastal communities and built-out cities focused on revitalization and renovation will be an asset. This position is open to individuals with public or private sector experience.
City of Portland Auditor's Office
Portland, OR, USA
Opens: Monday, October 7, 2019
Closes: Friday, October 25, 2019
Salary Range: $72,530 – $131,248
The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a quick-thinking, detailed-oriented public servant with good judgment to coordinate investigations of police misconduct allegations and make case-handling decisions in the Independent Police Review division.
Independent Police Review (IPR) is the civilian side of the City’s police accountability system. IPR reports to the elected City Auditor, who is independent of the Mayor and City Commissioners. This structure is critical to ensure that police misconduct complaints receive the appropriate investigative resources before the Chief and Police Commissioner make their final decisions about an officer’s conduct or cases are closed for insufficient evidence. With 16 staff positions, it is the largest division in the Auditor’s Office.
IPR is the central intake location for police misconduct complaints, conducts investigations, and monitors all cases investigated by the Police Bureau’s Internal Affairs unit. IPR and Internal Affairs share investigative responsibilities. IPR generally investigates misconduct complaints involving high-ranking officers; vulnerable populations, such as children or people experiencing homelessness; and large events, such as street protests. IPR uses complaint trends as the basis for policy reviews of the Police Bureau and makes recommendations for systemic change.
Responsibilities of the Investigations Coordinator include:
Supervising a lead investigator and seven staff investigators;
Ensuring consistency in investigations;
Participating in investigative planning by ensuring timely progression of cases through the process;
Reviewing information gathered during the intake phase to make case-handling decisions, such as referrals for further investigation or closure;
Reviewing investigative files for completeness and findings for accuracy and appropriateness;
Conferring with the IPR Director and Deputy Director about high-risk or sensitive cases; and
Monitoring investigations conducted by Internal Affairs, including officer-involved shootings.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to fairness in police accountability matters, knowledge of sound investigative procedures, and an ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
To Qualify
Three documents are required for a complete application : 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter, and 3) a brief writing sample. Omitting any of these documents will disqualify potential applicants from consideration.
1) Resume
List professional and relevant volunteer experience; education and training; and the time periods for each. If you speak more than one language or have specialized skills, please list them.
2) Cover Letter
Describe how you meet the following minimum qualifications , which are required to be successful in this position. Where possible, connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list below to ensure you respond to each item. Skipping any of the items will disqualify your application from further consideration, so please complete your cover letter with care.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent;
Six years of progressively responsible experience involving analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs, including two years in a supervisory role; or a combination of equivalent education and experience;
Ability to analyze complex or technical issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend policies, strategies and effective courses of action as they relate to administrative investigations;
Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines;
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both orally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents;
Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff, elected officials, government representatives, and others;
Ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex services.
If you meet these preferred qualifications , please briefly describe how in your cover letter.
Experience conducting or supervising administrative, employment, or criminal investigations in a government agency.
3) Writing Sample
Prepare a written statement describing your experience or participation with diverse groups, exposure to equity issues and any actions to resolve them, and steps to make public or work spaces inclusive. Examples may include but are not limited to the following:
Experience as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making;
Experience living, working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;
Experience ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and program outcomes.
If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position.
Hiring Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample through the City of Portland's online application system. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Application materials will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To successfully pass the initial screening process, you must ensure that your cover letter addresses each numbered point and includes examples that illustrate your experience and expertise. It is advised that applicants organize their cover letters using the numbered list to ensure each is addressed. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be eligible for an interview.
Your cover letter and resume should be no more than five pages combined. Your writing sample should be no more than two pages. Please do not attach materials not requested.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of this recruitment.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
Additional Information
This position is in the Classified Service. It is subject to Auditor’s Office Administrative Rules for Human Resources, City Code, and City Charter.
The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click Benefits Information | The City of Portland, Oregon .
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting an accommodation, the requests must be made to the Recruiter(s) named below no later than the closing date of this announcement.
If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact:
Andrew Bryans, Administrative Specialist
Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4079
Oct 04, 2019
Full time
Opens: Monday, October 7, 2019
Closes: Friday, October 25, 2019
Salary Range: $72,530 – $131,248
The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a quick-thinking, detailed-oriented public servant with good judgment to coordinate investigations of police misconduct allegations and make case-handling decisions in the Independent Police Review division.
Independent Police Review (IPR) is the civilian side of the City’s police accountability system. IPR reports to the elected City Auditor, who is independent of the Mayor and City Commissioners. This structure is critical to ensure that police misconduct complaints receive the appropriate investigative resources before the Chief and Police Commissioner make their final decisions about an officer’s conduct or cases are closed for insufficient evidence. With 16 staff positions, it is the largest division in the Auditor’s Office.
IPR is the central intake location for police misconduct complaints, conducts investigations, and monitors all cases investigated by the Police Bureau’s Internal Affairs unit. IPR and Internal Affairs share investigative responsibilities. IPR generally investigates misconduct complaints involving high-ranking officers; vulnerable populations, such as children or people experiencing homelessness; and large events, such as street protests. IPR uses complaint trends as the basis for policy reviews of the Police Bureau and makes recommendations for systemic change.
Responsibilities of the Investigations Coordinator include:
Supervising a lead investigator and seven staff investigators;
Ensuring consistency in investigations;
Participating in investigative planning by ensuring timely progression of cases through the process;
Reviewing information gathered during the intake phase to make case-handling decisions, such as referrals for further investigation or closure;
Reviewing investigative files for completeness and findings for accuracy and appropriateness;
Conferring with the IPR Director and Deputy Director about high-risk or sensitive cases; and
Monitoring investigations conducted by Internal Affairs, including officer-involved shootings.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to fairness in police accountability matters, knowledge of sound investigative procedures, and an ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
To Qualify
Three documents are required for a complete application : 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter, and 3) a brief writing sample. Omitting any of these documents will disqualify potential applicants from consideration.
1) Resume
List professional and relevant volunteer experience; education and training; and the time periods for each. If you speak more than one language or have specialized skills, please list them.
2) Cover Letter
Describe how you meet the following minimum qualifications , which are required to be successful in this position. Where possible, connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list below to ensure you respond to each item. Skipping any of the items will disqualify your application from further consideration, so please complete your cover letter with care.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent;
Six years of progressively responsible experience involving analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs, including two years in a supervisory role; or a combination of equivalent education and experience;
Ability to analyze complex or technical issues and problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend policies, strategies and effective courses of action as they relate to administrative investigations;
Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines;
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both orally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents;
Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff, elected officials, government representatives, and others;
Ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex services.
If you meet these preferred qualifications , please briefly describe how in your cover letter.
Experience conducting or supervising administrative, employment, or criminal investigations in a government agency.
3) Writing Sample
Prepare a written statement describing your experience or participation with diverse groups, exposure to equity issues and any actions to resolve them, and steps to make public or work spaces inclusive. Examples may include but are not limited to the following:
Experience as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making;
Experience living, working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;
Experience ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and program outcomes.
If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position.
Hiring Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample through the City of Portland's online application system. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Application materials will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To successfully pass the initial screening process, you must ensure that your cover letter addresses each numbered point and includes examples that illustrate your experience and expertise. It is advised that applicants organize their cover letters using the numbered list to ensure each is addressed. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be eligible for an interview.
Your cover letter and resume should be no more than five pages combined. Your writing sample should be no more than two pages. Please do not attach materials not requested.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of this recruitment.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
Additional Information
This position is in the Classified Service. It is subject to Auditor’s Office Administrative Rules for Human Resources, City Code, and City Charter.
The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click Benefits Information | The City of Portland, Oregon .
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting an accommodation, the requests must be made to the Recruiter(s) named below no later than the closing date of this announcement.
If you have questions about how to apply or require any assistance in submitting your application, please contact:
Andrew Bryans, Administrative Specialist
Andrew.Bryans@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4079
Job Description
Equitable Economic Development is one of the City of Raleigh's strategies to achieve the vision: Prosperity for All. The City's Office of Economic Development & Innovation seeks an experienced Economic Development Senior Manager who will contribute greatly to this vision. This class is the third level in a three-level Economic Development Series devoted to managing the City's retention, expansion and attraction of business and industry efforts. Incumbents provide advanced journey level professional business retention and economic development work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other City staff, to management and external partners. Work includes building relationships with existing businesses; demonstrating and providing community support for local business; addressing urgent business concerns and issues; improving communication between the community and local businesses; developing retention strategies where there is a risk of closure; increasing the competitiveness of local businesses, job growth and new business development; and assisting with special projects. As assigned, incumbents may serve as project leads, assigning work and monitoring work completion or may supervise professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $51,822.00 to $85,000.00 (Promotional ranges may vary)
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Administers and provides professional assistance of assigned programs to attract, retain and promote business growth and economic development. May serve as a lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion; or may supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
Monitors, tracks and evaluates economic development programs; reviews objectives and procedures; identifies and implements process and procedural improvements to support business development and expansion efforts.
Serves as a liaison to internal and external program stakeholders; evaluates program issues and needs; may conduct on-site visits for development projects; develops business development solutions; oversees the City's policies related to economic development incentives; coordinates and implements program functions and initiatives.
Performs research and analysis of industry practices, trends and business development needs; prepares and communicates summaries, reports and presentations related to projects and initiatives.
Attends and promotes local business at various industry events and trade shows; develops and markets workforce programs in support of industry needs.
Provides advanced professional support and assistance with special projects including Opportunity Zones and Site Assessment Plans.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Community Planning & Management or directly related field and five years of progressively responsible and related experience with a preference for management and supervisory experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) or willing to gain certification.
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:
Equitable Economic Development
Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
Principles of economic business development.
Principles and practices of program administration and management.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration (based on assignment).
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
Skills in:
Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
Managing a project or program.
Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards.
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
Establishing and maintaining business relationships in support of economic development.
Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
Working effectively under pressure, with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
Managing project or program finances.
Preparing and administering budgets and related reporting (based on assignment).
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and travel. Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Oct 03, 2019
Full time
Job Description
Equitable Economic Development is one of the City of Raleigh's strategies to achieve the vision: Prosperity for All. The City's Office of Economic Development & Innovation seeks an experienced Economic Development Senior Manager who will contribute greatly to this vision. This class is the third level in a three-level Economic Development Series devoted to managing the City's retention, expansion and attraction of business and industry efforts. Incumbents provide advanced journey level professional business retention and economic development work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other City staff, to management and external partners. Work includes building relationships with existing businesses; demonstrating and providing community support for local business; addressing urgent business concerns and issues; improving communication between the community and local businesses; developing retention strategies where there is a risk of closure; increasing the competitiveness of local businesses, job growth and new business development; and assisting with special projects. As assigned, incumbents may serve as project leads, assigning work and monitoring work completion or may supervise professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $51,822.00 to $85,000.00 (Promotional ranges may vary)
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Administers and provides professional assistance of assigned programs to attract, retain and promote business growth and economic development. May serve as a lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion; or may supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
Monitors, tracks and evaluates economic development programs; reviews objectives and procedures; identifies and implements process and procedural improvements to support business development and expansion efforts.
Serves as a liaison to internal and external program stakeholders; evaluates program issues and needs; may conduct on-site visits for development projects; develops business development solutions; oversees the City's policies related to economic development incentives; coordinates and implements program functions and initiatives.
Performs research and analysis of industry practices, trends and business development needs; prepares and communicates summaries, reports and presentations related to projects and initiatives.
Attends and promotes local business at various industry events and trade shows; develops and markets workforce programs in support of industry needs.
Provides advanced professional support and assistance with special projects including Opportunity Zones and Site Assessment Plans.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Community Planning & Management or directly related field and five years of progressively responsible and related experience with a preference for management and supervisory experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) or willing to gain certification.
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:
Equitable Economic Development
Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
Principles of economic business development.
Principles and practices of program administration and management.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration (based on assignment).
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
Skills in:
Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
Managing a project or program.
Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards.
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
Establishing and maintaining business relationships in support of economic development.
Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
Working effectively under pressure, with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
Managing project or program finances.
Preparing and administering budgets and related reporting (based on assignment).
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and travel. Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
The historic town of Cape Charles, Virginia, located near the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, invites applicants for the position of Town Manager.
Minimum requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in finance, public or business administration with a master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five years of public and/or private sector management with significant experience dealing directly with local government as a manager, deputy or assistant, or department head in an organization with similar or greater complexity, budget and staffing is preferred.
Competitive candidates must demonstrate achievement in a broad range of areas, including working effectively with a Town Council or board, the community, and businesses, and promoting economic development. For a full profile describing the position, please visit www.capecharles.org and click on Employment Opportunities.
The salary for the position is negotiable, within a range of $85,000 to $100,000, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include participation in Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life and disability insurance, medical insurance, professional dues and conference expenses.
Cape Charles has a diverse population of about 1,000 year-round residents, which grows to over 3,000 during the summer. It offers a wide array of recreational and cultural activities, including a beach, fishing, boating, golf, concerts and other performing arts, and a healthy sense of community and volunteerism. The town is located 45 minutes north of Virginia Beach with easy access to the Norfolk International Airport and major highways.
The Cape Charles town government provides a wide range of services to a growing number of year-round residents, businesses and visitors, and is widely recognized for its efforts to promote a high quality of life. The Town has a thriving business community with 23 new businesses opening since 2017. The Town’s FY 2020 budget is $7.9 million with current debt at only 27% of its legal limit.
This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications on October 23, 2019. To apply send a cover letter and resume with salary history to Libby Hume, Town Clerk, Town of Cape Charles, 2 Plum Street, Cape Charles, Virginia 23310, Fax 757-331-4820, or email clerk@capecharles.org . Electronic submissions are preferred.
The Town of Cape Charles, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Oct 01, 2019
Full time
The historic town of Cape Charles, Virginia, located near the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, invites applicants for the position of Town Manager.
Minimum requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in finance, public or business administration with a master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five years of public and/or private sector management with significant experience dealing directly with local government as a manager, deputy or assistant, or department head in an organization with similar or greater complexity, budget and staffing is preferred.
Competitive candidates must demonstrate achievement in a broad range of areas, including working effectively with a Town Council or board, the community, and businesses, and promoting economic development. For a full profile describing the position, please visit www.capecharles.org and click on Employment Opportunities.
The salary for the position is negotiable, within a range of $85,000 to $100,000, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include participation in Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life and disability insurance, medical insurance, professional dues and conference expenses.
Cape Charles has a diverse population of about 1,000 year-round residents, which grows to over 3,000 during the summer. It offers a wide array of recreational and cultural activities, including a beach, fishing, boating, golf, concerts and other performing arts, and a healthy sense of community and volunteerism. The town is located 45 minutes north of Virginia Beach with easy access to the Norfolk International Airport and major highways.
The Cape Charles town government provides a wide range of services to a growing number of year-round residents, businesses and visitors, and is widely recognized for its efforts to promote a high quality of life. The Town has a thriving business community with 23 new businesses opening since 2017. The Town’s FY 2020 budget is $7.9 million with current debt at only 27% of its legal limit.
This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications on October 23, 2019. To apply send a cover letter and resume with salary history to Libby Hume, Town Clerk, Town of Cape Charles, 2 Plum Street, Cape Charles, Virginia 23310, Fax 757-331-4820, or email clerk@capecharles.org . Electronic submissions are preferred.
The Town of Cape Charles, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. The first application review date is Monday, September 30, 2019.
The City of Costa Mesa (population 115,296) encompasses 16.8 square miles and is approximately one mile from Southern California's incomparable coastline. Located in Orange County on the "coastal tableland" above Newport Beach, Costa Mesa has established a reputation as one of the area's leading cultural and business centers. Its predominant industries include retail trade, light manufacturing, finance/insurance, and real estate. Since its incorporation in 1953, the City has transformed from a quiet suburban community with deep farming roots, to a world-class city featuring some of the best restaurants, retail centers, and cultural arts in the nation. With an ideal location, business-friendly atmosphere, and superior amenities, Costa Mesa represents the best Southern California has to offer. The City is currently seeking to fill its Assistant to the City Manager position. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Assistant to the City Manager provides managerial and complex administrative support to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager on a variety of complex and confidential administrative matters; manages critical and/or sensitive projects and priority initiatives established by the City Council; provides high-level research and analysis; reviews, monitors and reports legislative and other intergovernmental activities; provides consultation on major departmental policies and the planning of long term projects. The ideal Assistant to the City Manager will have a proven track record of success in municipal management. He/she must have five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of municipal management, or performing advanced level analytical work for a government agency, legislator or public or private organization involving legislative advocacy, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in public administration or a closely related field. A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable. Appointment will be made within the range of $103,560-$138,804 and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application & Selection Process To be considered for this desirable opportunity, candidates must submit an application online. Candidates must upload a detailed resume into the "Attachments" section of the online application. Candidates' resumes must include the following information:
Name of agencies/organizations worked including employment dates
Specific employment duties performed with each employer
Population and employment size of agencies/organizations worked
Breadth of functions supervised
Candidates must also provide five (5) professional references representing various organization levels into the "References" section of the online application.
Sep 09, 2019
Full time
This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice. The first application review date is Monday, September 30, 2019.
The City of Costa Mesa (population 115,296) encompasses 16.8 square miles and is approximately one mile from Southern California's incomparable coastline. Located in Orange County on the "coastal tableland" above Newport Beach, Costa Mesa has established a reputation as one of the area's leading cultural and business centers. Its predominant industries include retail trade, light manufacturing, finance/insurance, and real estate. Since its incorporation in 1953, the City has transformed from a quiet suburban community with deep farming roots, to a world-class city featuring some of the best restaurants, retail centers, and cultural arts in the nation. With an ideal location, business-friendly atmosphere, and superior amenities, Costa Mesa represents the best Southern California has to offer. The City is currently seeking to fill its Assistant to the City Manager position. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Assistant to the City Manager provides managerial and complex administrative support to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager on a variety of complex and confidential administrative matters; manages critical and/or sensitive projects and priority initiatives established by the City Council; provides high-level research and analysis; reviews, monitors and reports legislative and other intergovernmental activities; provides consultation on major departmental policies and the planning of long term projects. The ideal Assistant to the City Manager will have a proven track record of success in municipal management. He/she must have five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of municipal management, or performing advanced level analytical work for a government agency, legislator or public or private organization involving legislative advocacy, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in public administration or a closely related field. A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable. Appointment will be made within the range of $103,560-$138,804 and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application & Selection Process To be considered for this desirable opportunity, candidates must submit an application online. Candidates must upload a detailed resume into the "Attachments" section of the online application. Candidates' resumes must include the following information:
Name of agencies/organizations worked including employment dates
Specific employment duties performed with each employer
Population and employment size of agencies/organizations worked
Breadth of functions supervised
Candidates must also provide five (5) professional references representing various organization levels into the "References" section of the online application.
Director of Libraries – City of Arlington, Texas (389,000). A rapidly growing and vibrant community located in the greater Dallas – Fort Worth area, Arlington has experienced considerable residential, commercial and employment growth in the last 25 years. The City is nationally recognized as one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family” in the U.S., and Arlington’s entertainment district is the envy of Texas as it hosts world-class sports teams and premiere amusement parks.
The next Director of Libraries will lead a dynamic system that enjoys vast community support. Arlington libraries span seven facilities including the flagship 80,000-square-foot George W. Hawkes Downtown Library that opened in 2018. In 2019 a branch renovation project was completed, and the new east Arlington joint-use Parks & Recreation Center and Library facility is expected to open in late 2020.
Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager, the Director of Libraries collaborates with a host of stakeholder groups to advance the library’s mission “to open doors to ideas, information and imagination” to Arlington’s diverse community. The library annually serves more than 1.5 million visitors.
The Director is responsible for providing executive leadership in the strategic delivery of the City’s robust network of library services and programming that taps into the needs of the City’s residents, families and youth. The Director oversees a department of 68 full-time and 64 part-time personnel in four divisions, and an $8.9 million budget. The Director serves as a direct point of contact to a Library Advisory Board appointed by the City Council, as well as the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library.
The position requires:
Extensive knowledge of contemporary library services, programming and outreach serving a diverse group of customers and knowledge needs.
Excellent communication skills and significant career success in building collaborative, effective relationships.
Experience in strategic planning and complex problem solving with the ability and comfort to work effectively across a wide spectrum of stakeholder groups.
Minimum requirements include:
A Master’s degree in library science or related field.
Five – seven years of progressively responsible experience in library administration, or related public administration management with demonstrable aptitude.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Starting salary (midpoint): $130,000 – 140,000 +/- plus exceptional benefits. Candidates should apply by October 23, 2019 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240. The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Sep 10, 2019
Full time
Director of Libraries – City of Arlington, Texas (389,000). A rapidly growing and vibrant community located in the greater Dallas – Fort Worth area, Arlington has experienced considerable residential, commercial and employment growth in the last 25 years. The City is nationally recognized as one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family” in the U.S., and Arlington’s entertainment district is the envy of Texas as it hosts world-class sports teams and premiere amusement parks.
The next Director of Libraries will lead a dynamic system that enjoys vast community support. Arlington libraries span seven facilities including the flagship 80,000-square-foot George W. Hawkes Downtown Library that opened in 2018. In 2019 a branch renovation project was completed, and the new east Arlington joint-use Parks & Recreation Center and Library facility is expected to open in late 2020.
Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager, the Director of Libraries collaborates with a host of stakeholder groups to advance the library’s mission “to open doors to ideas, information and imagination” to Arlington’s diverse community. The library annually serves more than 1.5 million visitors.
The Director is responsible for providing executive leadership in the strategic delivery of the City’s robust network of library services and programming that taps into the needs of the City’s residents, families and youth. The Director oversees a department of 68 full-time and 64 part-time personnel in four divisions, and an $8.9 million budget. The Director serves as a direct point of contact to a Library Advisory Board appointed by the City Council, as well as the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library.
The position requires:
Extensive knowledge of contemporary library services, programming and outreach serving a diverse group of customers and knowledge needs.
Excellent communication skills and significant career success in building collaborative, effective relationships.
Experience in strategic planning and complex problem solving with the ability and comfort to work effectively across a wide spectrum of stakeholder groups.
Minimum requirements include:
A Master’s degree in library science or related field.
Five – seven years of progressively responsible experience in library administration, or related public administration management with demonstrable aptitude.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Starting salary (midpoint): $130,000 – 140,000 +/- plus exceptional benefits. Candidates should apply by October 23, 2019 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240. The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click HERE to Apply!
