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Home My WebLink AboutB- 6 Amendment to the City Position Classification Plan UPdate NIP • C3' ==!;!;!!;=:;.:.:,...:..„,„„:::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:i:;:i:;:::;:;:;:;:;!;=::::::::!;!;!;!;!;!;:;:i!i!i!;:;!: :;!.:=;=;!;!;!;!i!i!.:!;;;;.:::;=;!;!;!;!:!:!:!;::!:!;!;!;!;!:!iii!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!:!;!:!:!;!:!:!:!:!!:!:!!:!:!;!;!;:;:;:;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!:!:!;!;!;!= zus CONSENT ITEM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD FROM: JOHN ANDREWS, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VICTORIA CROSS, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER / 40 DATE: MARCH 4, 2002 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN UPDATING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency Board approve and adopt the attached updated class specification for the position of Economic Development Specialist. BACKGROUND A recent review of the existing class specification for Economic Development Specialist revealed the need for an update to the current description of job duties to accurately reflect the actual duties to be performed by this classification. This position is responsible for the management of the Downtown Revitalization Program. Substantive changes in the duties of the Economic Development Specialist include additional responsibilities with programs and operating guidelines of the National Main Street Program and working knowledge of business assistance programs afforded by the State Department of Commerce and Los Angeles County of Economic Development Corporation. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact. Funding for this position is in the approved operating budget for the 2001-2002 fiscal year. Exhibit: Economic Development Specialist Class Specification 400111 45/v/�--- a Date adopted: 5/16/94 Date Revised: Class Code: 3750 CITY OF AZUSA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST DEFINITION Under the general administrative direction this position is responsible for the management of the City's Downtown Revitalization Program,performs a variety of responsible,administrative,technical and specialist duties related to Economic Development and Downtown revitalization; develops, implements,and supervises a series of economic development programs,projects and/oractivities. Participates in the establishment of the economic development goals and priorities outlined in the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Downtown Vision and Positioning Strategy; and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the City's liaison and "Ombudsman" to the Downtown Business District. Maintains familiarity with the programs and operating guidelines of the National Main Street Program and manages revitalization efforts consistent with the Program. Interacts effectively with individuals from a variety of economic and cultural backgrounds in a positive productive manner and able to act as a facilitator between the business community and City service providers. Develops marketing and promotional material for public awareness and education designed to enhance appreciation of Downtown's key assets. Facilitates local businesses' use of City resources, aiding business retention, coordinating community based business seminars and symposiums, and serving as a liaison to businesses in navigating the City's permit and license process. Interfaces with the business community to identify and remove economic development barriers. Participates with business and governmental representatives as part of a Rapid Response Team to meet and provide assistance to "at risk" businesses. Analyzes job training needs of present and prospective employers and coordinates this effort with the private industry and local education institutions. Maintains current information about tools for financing business and industrial investment. Maintains liaison with the Small Business Association (SBA), local banks and other organizations involved in SBA Programs. Maintains a working knowledge of business assistance programs afforded by the State Department of Commerce and Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Prepares formal written and oral reports for presentation to the City Manager, City Council, Downtown Business Association, Chamber of Commerce, other community and related organizations. Page 1 of 2 MARGINAL FUNCTIONS These are functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Education and/or Experience Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge,skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations would be: Three(3)years of progressively responsible experience in management,financial,and economic analysis of redevelopment and real estate transactions and equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, urban studies, planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of local economic development; principles and practices of economic development financing; business practices and finance methods and procedures; local land use planing and pertinent federal and state laws and regulations regarding development and redevelopment;principles and practices of job training and available programs; principles and practices of business administration and management; principles and practices of effective program marketing; principles and practices of real estate leasing, sales and site selection criteria; business assistance programs afforded by the State Department of Commerce and Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation;familiarity with the programs and operating guidelines of the National Main Street Program. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, make public presentations;understand and follow verbal and written instructions; foster a teamwork environment; analyze data, design and implement work flow systems, troubleshoot and problem solve in areas related to issues and concerns of the business community;participate as an active member of a business developments team with an understanding of the principles of economic development; work with other governmental agencies; represent the City in a variety of meetings and make presentations; analyze complex requirements and communicate these to businesses; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city departments, businesses and business organizations; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; market and promote city programs; plan, organize and implement new program concepts, understand and utilize computerized and automated systems; conduct research and draw logical conclusions; attend meetings and events on evenings and/or weekends; ability to perform other related duties as required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Page 2 of 2