HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 94-90RESOLUTION NO. 94-90
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, in 1992 the City Council directed the establishment of
an economic development program; and
WHEREAS, these duties were delegated to one of the Administrative
Assistants to the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the economic development program has evolved to include
more responsibilities than were originally planned and the performance
of the economic development duties occupy 100* of the Administrative
Assistants time.
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the
class specification for the Economic Development Coordinator as shown
on Exhibit A attached hereto.
Dated: August 3, 1994
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 94-90 was passed and adopted
by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held August 3, 1994, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Snider
and Sieglock (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
4-Yifer Perrin
City Cler
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CITY OF LODI
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
DEFINITION:
August 3, 1994
Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the Economic Development
program. Administers marketing and outreach programs for the retention and expansion of
existing businesses, and for the attraction of commercial and industrial development to the
Lodi Community; provides staff assistance to the City Manager; and performs related work as
required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
Receives direction from the City Manager.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and programs which promote the City's
economic development.
Ensures that economic development activities comply with City goals, polices and procedures,
as well as local, federal and state regulations; develops and maintains required reports,
files and records.
Participates in the development and administration of the Economic Development program
budget.
Provides assistance and coordination to the City Council, commissions, committees and City
management staff in matters related to a wide variety of economic development and
redevelopment activities and programs.
Develops and proposes policies for the effective recruitment of new industry, business, and
investment in the area.
Develops and proposes policies to stimulate the expansion of existing industry, business, and
investment in the area.
Serves as liaison with existing and potential industries, businesses, land and building owners,
developers, marketing firms, and federal, state, regional and county agencies,
regarding loans, grants, data, and educational resources.
Researches and analyzes redevelopment and economic problems and prepares comprehensive
..reports.
Prepares reports and gives presentations to community groups, business and government
committees, commissions, and City Council.
Represents the City in meetings with representatives of business and community organizations,
governmental agencies and the public.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Cont'd)
Monitors legislation and developments related to economic development matters; evaluates
their impact in City operations and programs and recommends and implements policy
and procedural improvements.
Assists new and existing firms with expeditious permit processing and capital needs including
packaging of financing from federal, state, and local sources.
Attends meetings of local industrial, commercial and civic organizations to increase
community contact and develop understanding of the economic development program.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Community characteristics, including planning, zoning, schools, budgets, and recreational
facilities and civic attractions.
Principles and practices of marketing, public information, and media relations.
Functions and organizations of a municipal government.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to economic
development.
Principles of organization, administration and budget.
Economic development incentives.
Informational resources relating to industry, legislation, business, economics, community
development, redevelopment and related matters affecting the growth of the community.
Public and private sector financing.
Real estate development.
Urban planning.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work.
Communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Prepare and analyze a variety of reports, statements and correspondence.
Develop and administer a division budget.
Be persuasive in marketing and selling the City to prospective businesses and industries.
Coordinate and provide liaison among various agencies and organizations.
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Ability to (Cont'd):
Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established
guidelines.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and effective correspondence, media
materials, public and educational materials, reports and other written materials.
Collect and analyze a wide variety of data and materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required
knowledge's and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course
work in urban planning, business, public administration, finance or a closely related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of professional level experience in economic/business development and
municipal services.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Driver's License from the California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
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