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Assistant to the City Manager U (OEDCA)
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About the Department

Housed within the City Manager's Office, the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) leads the implementation of San Jose’s economic strategies by working with other City departments, private businesses, and community partners. OEDCA has four integrated divisions: Business and Economic Development, focused on job creation, business attraction, expansion, and retention; Business Operations, focused on revenue generation, management of City-owned property assets, management of property where the City is landlord or tenant, and is responsible for the administrative functions of the department; Cultural Affairs, focused on cultural development in San Jose; and work2future, the federally funded workforce development program serving Silicon Valley.

OEDCA’s Business Development Team is the primary contact for the City’s business constituency. Annually, the team interacts with over 350 of Silicon Valley’s most dynamic and innovative companies – large and small, helping them succeed and grow in the area. In addition to proactive outreach to businesses, the team is responsible for managing the City’s economic strategies, business support programs, foreign direct investment strategy, business communications and marketing, and downtown development, as well as providing leadership and support across the City’s Community and Economic Development Service Area.

Per the City’s COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

Positions & Duties

The Assistant to the City Manager will manage and oversee the Business and Economic Development (BED) Team involved in the team’s citywide place-based or program initiatives (four to six Executive and Senior Executive Analysts), support broader BED Team management, budget formation and tracking, and regulatory and reporting requirements. The citywide place-based or program initiatives include but are not limited to corporate outreach and retention, small business assistance and access to resources, support for business-related community-based organizations, the formation of business associations, the establishment of a cannabis equity academy, and the redevelopment of the Berryessa Flea Market site.

Additionally, on behalf of the City Manager, the incumbent will serve as the City's lead for Downtown management working with City Departments and Downtown stakeholders. The position is responsible for ensuring resource alignment, timely progress, and effective communications on policy, practice, and project issues to continue evolving Downtown San Jose into a vibrant city center for San Jose and Silicon Valley.

The position reports to the Deputy Director of Business Development and works closely with the OEDCA’s Public Information Officer, Economist, and Development Facilitation Team.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages four to six BED team members’ contributions to ensure timely preparation of appropriate information for performance measures, reports, proposals and evaluations of department programs, operations, and/or budget.

• Acts as the steward of the Downtown vision and strategy. Develops and maintains metrics, datasets, and stories that communicate the progress and vision of Downtown (in collaboration with the Public Information Manager).

• Facilitates and aligns the involvement of City Departments in project, policy, planning, and practice on issues in the Downtown.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with Downtown property owners, developers, and real estate brokers to support leasing and property improvement and development.

• Manages business outreach efforts and ongoing communication with the Top 20 largest Downtown companies.

• Actively manages relationships and City contractual agreements with major institutions receiving City funding to deliver services, including but not limited to the San Jose Downtown Association.

• Develops and maintains a system for ongoing communication with major Downtown employers to better engage employees in Downtown life and address problems and opportunities.

• Prepares or assists with the preparation of memos, reports, policies, and ordinances related to the management of Downtown.

• Leads and supports efforts to improve and activate outdoor public spaces, improve wayfinding in the downtown, and encourage walking, biking, and transit use, in partnership with the Office of Cultural Affairs, Department of Transportation, Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services, and other department and community partners.

• Develops and evolves programs and initiatives to support business vitality, downtown development, urban amenities, and lifestyle elements Downtown.

• Serves as the City Manager's Office Public Safety Liaison for Downtown.

• Supports the evolution and effectiveness of formal and grassroots leadership advancing Downtown's environment; supports the evolution and contribution of business and civic organizations Downtown.

• Performs special projects and other duties in support of the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs’ priorities as applicable.

The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of skills, abilities, and experience. These include:

• Exceptional communication skills - public speaking, interpersonal communication, including the ability to identify new and build on existing relationships, the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and inspiring way, and the ability to write quickly and professionally.

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution - ability to demonstrate flexibility and advanced problem-solving in the midst of evolving responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, and performance expectations in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to solve complex and sensitive problems and assist others in doing so.

• Administration - ability to develop and manage budgets, contracts, agreements, procurement processes, and performance metrics.

• Urbanist perspective - someone who is knowledgeable and experienced in the urban lifestyle and environment that the Downtown represents and is becoming. Is knowledgeable and experienced in urban development, urban planning/design, and urban affairs.

• Ability to work comfortably across disciplines, and to facilitate conversation, decision, and action across Departments (chiefly Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services, and the Police Department).

• Professionally assertive, self-motivated, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy while also contributing to a high-performance team.

• Strong manager of full and diverse project portfolio and varied roles.

• Politically astute.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a discipline related to the business performed by the department, AND six (6) years of management and/or administrative experience in government or private business/industry. A Master’s degree is preferred and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of skills, abilities, and experience. These include:

• Analytical Thinking - Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

• Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities

• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts

• Creativity - addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business.

• Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations

• Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational support and direction.

• Management - Evaluates priorities to ensure the 'true' top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, and responses to the Job Specific Questions. You must answer all job-specific questions, complete the Education/Work History section of the application, and submit a current cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.
Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit including spaces for each text response:

• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, urban planning, or other discipline related to the business performed by the department? If so, please provide the school and field of study.

• Do you have six (6) years of management and/or administrative experience in government or private business/industry? If so, please describe.

• Describe your approach to prioritizing workload with multiple workstreams.

• Do you have experience leading and managing interdisciplinary or cross-sector teams? Please describe.

• Do you have experience working with industry or stakeholder groups that would be beneficial to this position? If so, please describe and address what you believe are the most pressing, significant considerations affecting Downtown San Jose's growth and vitality.

• Please describe how your skills, experience, and knowledge make you uniquely qualified for this position in the form of a cover letter and attach it to your application in a PDF format.

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jonathan Munoz at [email protected].

Additional Information

Link to Benefits page

California Equal Pay Act

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. The application deadline is on Monday, July 25, 2022. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit it before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email [email protected] and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Job
: General Administration
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Posting
: Jul 13, 2022, 3:37:34 PM
Minimum Salary
: 114,567.40
Maximum Salary
: 178,343.96
Bargaining Unit 1
: UNIT 99

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