PROJECT MANAGER (LIMITED-TERM, GRANT-FUNDED)*

City of Riverside’s Community and Economic Development Department is accepting applications for a limited term Project Manager to support the Economic Development Division.

This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.This position will act in a facilitator capacity and help oversee multiple Departments and Divisions that support Phase II of the City's new Cannabis Program for Storefront Retail Commercial Cannabis Businesses.

This includes the application final review process : verification of site locations for businesses, zoning verification clearance, site submittal and plan review, business plan, operational plan, safety and security plan review, and all final permit approvals.

This is a limited-term, grant-funded position of approximately 18 months supported by the Cannabis Retail Access Grant.*

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

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• Assist the department Director, General Manager or designee in establishing goals, objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for individual programs, projects and events.
• Serve as a liaison to local organizations, businesses, developers, real estate brokers, public agencies, property owners, legislative representatives, and the general public to educate, encourage collaboration and promote City programs, projects and activities.
• Make public presentations at City events and other venues to legislative bodies, business organizations, community groups, development associations and other constituents.
• Conduct, evaluate and / or coordinate complex studies, and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Establish and maintain electronic database and contract management programs or capital improvement project tracking system(s).
• Coordinate with other departments, utility companies, non-profit organizations and affected parties, and agencies to facilitate timely completion of projects or the review and processing of specific private development projects.
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination related to the timely completion of projects, programs and activities.

Additionally, when assigned to divisions of the Community Development Department (varies depending on area of assignment) :

Direct, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the planning and execution of Economic Development, Community Development goals and objectives;

develop policy related to incentive programs and real estate project development.

• Identify and market sites suitable for Economic Development or Redevelopment.
• Identify and attract targeted businesses and investments as identified in the City's strategic vision and / or economic development strategy.
• Prepare and administer professional service and real estate development contracts.
• Develop and issue Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) and evaluate qualifications and proposals received in accordance with City policy and coordinate with appropriate City departments, and develop recommendations for the award of contracts.
• Plan, develop and manage real estate development, financial analysis, direct business assistance and incentive program development / implementation.
• Oversee diverse forms of business assistance, including site selection, public and private financing, work force development, international trade, permit fast-tracking and general entrepreneurial problem solving with a government environment.
• Network and build coalition with local, regional, state and federal business and economic development organizations.
• Develop and implement Marketing strategies, write press releases, manage advertising contracts, and develop and maintain effective media relationships.
• Manage the City's Special Event permitting process; plan, organize and implement City special events; manage City sponsorship programs.
• Manage housing programs and projects in accordance with Federal, State and local requirements; analyze housing financing proposals and develop recommendations;
• ensure that required Housing Plans are current and updated at required intervals; monitor loan and grant recipients to ensure compliance with terms;

make recommendations concerning the servicing and collection of housing loans.

• Enter into negotiations with developers, vendors, business owners and tenants.
• Establish Community Development, Economic Development, and / or Redevelopment strategies, policies and procedures.
• Establish and manage performance measurement systems related to capital improvement projects, Marketing, Special Events, Housing, Community Development, Economic Development, and / or Redevelopment goals and objectives.
• Provide support and / or assistance to private sector companies to facilitate work with the business or industry cluster and provide services / resources in areas that include, but are not limited to marketing, promotion, organization, events, incentives, grant solicitation and coordination / facilitation of workforce recruitment, training, or business counseling services when appropriate.

Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university with major work in public or business administration, urban planning or a closely related field.

Experience : Four years of professional experience in economic development, redevelopment, marketing, urban planning, real estate development, or related field.

A Master's Degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. License and Certification : Possession of an appropriate, valid class 'C' California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications : A Master's Degree or graduate level course work.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

• Completed Employment Application
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
• Resume
• Cover Letter

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE : ( Application Guide) .

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.

This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.

Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.

S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.

S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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