City of Downey
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice. First review of the applications will occur on July 24, 2026.
The City of Downey is hiring an Economic Development Manager to join our team!
Under the general direction of the City Manager’s Office, the position will manage, supervise, and coordinate economic development initiatives and business assistance and outreach, and will implement programs, projects and activities that further the City’s economic development goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of direct supervisory experience. Governmental/municipal agency experience is preferred. Proficiency in the use of MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access plus additional experience in the use of the Department of Housing and Urban and Development’s Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) is required.
Application Instructions:
To learn more about this great opportunity and to be considered for this position, please visit: www.downeyca.org/jobs