City of San Bernardino
Located in the Riverside-San Bernardino metropolitan area of Southern California (often referred to as the Inland-Empire), the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat of San Bernardino County. It spans 81 square miles and has a diverse population of over 222,000. Several highly regarded educational institutions are located within or in the nearby area; California State University, San Bernardino is located in the northwestern part of the City, and San Bernardino Valley College is also located within the City. The City is also home to the San Manuel Gateway College as well as Loma Linda University Health, an innovative new higher education resource that integrates training programs in health careers with clinical experience.
The City’s Adopted FY 2023/24 operated budget is $200.7 million with a Capital Improvement Program budget of $168.1 million to date and it employs 700 full-time employees. Fire Services are provided through a contract with the County Fire Protection District. The City also operates a Water Department and Library which, by charter, is governed by a separate oversight Board.
Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, redevelopment, oversight, or management of projects and programs in urban economic development, economics, business assistance, public facility or infrastructure development, commercial development, public and/or private finance, workforce development, fiscal planning, budget preparation, and/or economic development tools and incentives, including two (2) years of management experience within a municipal economic development department; or an equivalent combination education, training, and experience.
- EDUCATION: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in economics, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
The City is seeking a strong, energetic, team-oriented leader, who is hands-on and engaged that will be visible and accessible to their staff. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who shares the economic development vision of the Council, the city manager, and community; someone who can develop and implement creative methods to attract new businesses. The next Director of Economic Development will be a proven collaborator with a track record of working with a wide range of businesses as a friendly, approachable leader who actively builds relationships with business owners, brokers, and developers.
The City is looking for an empathetic and flexible staff manager who encourages open dialogue, new ideas, and staff development. The ideal candidate is an active problem solver who anticipates and responds to problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, and brings resolutions to issues, involving others as needed. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage competing priorities and delegate where necessary. A strong background and history of proven success in delivering projects in a timely manner is paramount.
Salary Range: $156,722.64 – $190,492.68 Annually. Please follow this link to view the Director of Economic Development Brochure.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume electronically to apply@bobhallandassociates.com IMMEDIATELY! Please contact Bob Hall at (714) 309-9104 should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.