Development Manager *Revised

Development Manager Revised Print ( Apply ufeff Development Manager Revised Salary $145,428.00 - $160,344.00 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 29698-A Department County Wide Opening Date 09/05/2025 Closing Date 12/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. Please note there is a new final cut-off date for this recruitment This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/3/25, 10/31/25, 12/1/25, 12/29/25 (final) Please click on the below link to learn more about the position and to review the full recruitment brochure: Economic Development Manager Recruitment Brochure ( Under general direction, the Development Manager, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates economic and community development activities and projects, assisting internal and external customers and organizations, including serving as primary point of contact for development activities and projects, and coordinating activities and projects with County departments and outside agencies. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness + Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training + Applicable laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to economic and community development activities and projects + Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions + Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment + English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation + Development principles, best practices, and implementation, including community and business development, real estate development, redevelopment, and local government financial incentives for business and marketing + Current market trends in real estate development + Real estate development finance and financial analysis + California land use planning entitlement law and regulations + Public administration, public policy analysis, and economics + Principles of urban and regional design and planning + Principles and practices of marketing + Statistical analysis and project/problem resolution + Project management practices and techniques, and concepts of effective teambuilding + Planning and building principles, practices, and implementation, including economic and community development, construction, redevelopment, and building trades + Community relations and outreach Ability to + Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff + Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff + Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues + Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities, make sound decisions, and meet critical deadlines + Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents + Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments + Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, developers, businesses, community associations, business districts, personnel from other jurisdictions, public officials, media, and general public + Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing + Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations + Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met + Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction + Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information + Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information + Exercise sound judgment in a politically sensitive environment + Analyze situations, review complex data, and develop appropriate solutions + Facilitate consensus and issue resolution + Exercise effective leadership Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A bacheloru2019s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. AND Four years of paid full-time experience performing city, county or regional land use planning or project management; economic development; redevelopment; business development; private development; district formation; or a closely related field. Note: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the educational requirement on the basis of one (1) year of experience is equal to 30 semester units (45 quarter units). The educational requirement is considered to require a minimum of 120 semester units (180 quarter units). Note: If the word u201cexperienceu201d is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here ( or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidateu2019s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to: + Sit for extended periods, frequently stand and walk. + Have manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, to be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and related equipment. + Have corrected vision in order to perform essential functions of the job. + Occasionally walk on uneven terrain at construction sites, etc. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbents to: + Work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 + Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. + Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. + A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked

Created: 2025-11-28