ABOUT THE POSITION:

The City of Monterey is hiring an Economic Development Manager to lead projects that strengthen our local economy and boost key revenue sources like Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and sales tax. Reporting to the Community Development Director, this role develops and manages citywide economic development efforts, with a focus on supporting commercial areas and core industries. We're looking for someone with strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently on high-impact projects that make a difference in the community.

ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY:

Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

WHY WORK FOR US?

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Economic Development Manager performs complex advanced professional economic development duties. The position leads implementation of policies and projects that support the City’s core economic drivers and strengthen the City’s revenues, particularly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and sales tax. The Economic Development Manager is also responsible for preparing and administering a comprehensive City-wide economic development program for commercial areas throughout the City. Requires a high degree of professionalism, problem-solving skills, and the frequent use of independent judgment. Performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a management position is responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of the city’s economic development activities. Direct and indirect supervision is provided to clerical and support position(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields of study is highly desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification is desirable.

-Experience: Five (5) years of professional-level, full time, paid experience in a city or county economic development, planning, community development, redevelopment, or closely related field including at least two (2) years at a management/supervisory level (e.g., Manager, Assistant Manager, Senior Analyst, Senior Projects Coordinator, or Management Analyst) that has included significant operational and administrative responsibilities in business attraction and retention, development and management of public/private partnership projects, job creation, real estate development, and/or tourism.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.