Waterfront & Economic Development Manager

The City of Redondo Beach seeks a Waterfront Manager to help oversee the revitalization and operation of the City-owned harbor area.

The City’s historic Harbor and Pier area occupies over 150-acres of land and water and is comprised of a combination of publicly accessible open space, a yacht club, 1,400 boat slips, and a diverse array of private commercial businesses inclusive of hotels, restaurants, retail sales, and office space that operate on publicly owned land through leases with the City.

The City’s unique harbor includes an array of historic buildings and landmarks, inclusive of Seaside Lagoon, Monstad Pier and a statue commemorating George Freeth who introduced surfing to mainland USA in 1907.

The position will operate out of the Waterfront & Economic Development Department, supported by a team of six professionals, including two City employees and four contract employees, to focus on the revitalization of the harbor area.

The position formally reports to the Waterfront Director.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

In 2022, the City Council approved a new vision called the King Harbor Public Amenities Plan , inclusive of over 40 projects meant to upgrade the recreational and operational needs within the waterfront.

The position will implement the projects listed in the Amenities Plan which includes a new public boat launch, revitalized Seaside Lagoon, new Sportfishing Pier, renovated docks, an upgraded pedestrian walkway, and various projects to address sea level rise.

The projects will serve as a system within which other revitalization efforts can occur, including attraction of private investment to existing commercial buildings, attraction of a new hotel operator, and improving the recreational, educational, and entertainment offerings available to residents and visitors.

The position will also negotiate and manage complex lease transactions with land developers / business owners, perform financial analysis and economic studies to develop strategies for development, and work with city planners and city legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable development and environmental requirements.

The position will also assist with the creation of a commercial plan to define a strategy for revitalizing the private commercial elements of the harbor and pier.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished strategist, have land development and urban planning expertise, and bring a portfolio of accomplishments that reflect successful project management and land acquisition skills.

This position requires hands-on work such as negotiating and managing contracts, negotiating and drafting lease agreements, drafting technical staff reports, and diving deep into financial analyses, economic studies, and environmental documents.

It involves communicating with developers, contractors, business owners, and will serve as the staff liaison to the Harbor Commission.

The Waterfront Manager will be an empowering manager who trusts and respects staff and can engage employees in achieving ambitious community goals and objectives.

Highly qualified candidates will exhibit an inclusive and collaborative leadership style that employees find motivating.

Minimum Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, finance, engineering, real estate management or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience with local, county, state, and / or federal government experience performing similar duties, including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• A master’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, finance, engineering, real estate management or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience with harbors and boating is a plus but not required.

To Apply :

Applications will be accepted online only. All applicants must attach a current resume. Initial application review will begin the week of October 14, 2024.

The listed tasks are essential for this position and may include but are not limited to the following :

• Plans, organizes, promotes, and oversees the daily operations of the waterfront.
• Supervises project managers and / or acts as project manager for Capital Improvement Program projects, Public Amenity Plan projects, general maintenance and operations projects, and a variety of special harbor / waterfront projects and events.
• Prepares and monitors the Department and Capital Improvement Program budgets.
• Coordinates harbor auditing functions.
• Drafts Requests for Proposal or Quote for assigned waterfront projects and activities.
• Participates in or leads assigned source selection activities.
• Negotiates, implements and administers assigned contracts.
• Ensures contractors compliance with contract terms and related performance requirements.
• Negotiates, implements and administers waterfront related leases.
• Works closely with the Community Development Department employees, leaseholders, city organizations, and the Harbor Commission.
• Advises other City Departments and consultants on lease compliance, maintenance and language.
• Drafts, supervises, and coordinates the work of assigned department employees and other consultants.
• Represents the department in meetings with developers, brokers, business owners, and consultants.
• Conducts various studies on administrative and operational matters.
• Attends various City, Council, commission, staff and community meetings and makes presentations as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison to the Harbor Commission.
• Represents City to the public, contractor community, leaseholders, and other stakeholders.
• Prepares, supervises, and reviews correspondence including council agenda items, harbor commission agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, requests for proposal, reports, analyses and studies.
• Drafts or assists other City personnel draft waterfront related policy documents.
• Ensures waterfront projects, operations, and maintenance comply with City, state and federal laws.
• Works with waterfront stakeholders to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies.
• Provides critical thinking towards thorough and professional recommendations.
• Coordinates waterfront and economic development issues with other City Departments.
• Confers with users regarding City policies, rules, regulations and requirements.
• Delivers responsive and effective internal and external customer service.
• Implements policies and procedures to improve departmental efficiency.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations of personnel.
• Works irregular hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
• Conducts duties with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude.
• Supports the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives.
• Supports the City’s values of : Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding customer service;

teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility.

Performs other duties as required.

CLASSIFICATION

This position is designated as an Unclassified Service, at-will classification exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations.

SELECTION PROCESS :

The selection process may include application review, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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