Business Advancement Manager (Economic Development Manager) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4812796) Apply  Business Advancement Manager (Economic Development Manager) Salary $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually Location 78205, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2025-00671 Department Economic Development Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating and managing the City's planning activities for various projects to promote economic development within the City and in the surrounding communities Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Work Location 100 W Houston (City Tower), San Antonio, Texas 78205 Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions + Manages and oversees all staff division activities. + Designs and implements business retention strategies for local businesses and provides necessary assistance to stimulate business expansions. + Designs and implements strategies for business development in targeted neighborhood commercial and revitalization districts. + Designates economic development staff liaisons for various outside organizations, including chambers of commerce and applicable trade organizations. + Administers various loan programs created by the City to provide financial assistance to businesses expanding, modernizing, or relocating in San Antonio. + Documents the City's compliance with business development goals. + Coordinates division activities with and communicates to the Economic Development Director and City Manager's Office. + Develops and maintains current information on all completed economic development plans. + Attends meetings of organizations and agencies involved in developing goals to attract industry to the City. + Makes formal presentations to city staff, City Council, or outside organizations or business as necessary. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is highly desirable. + Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in economic development, to include two (2) years of supervisory or management experience. Preferred Qualifications + Experience collaborating with economic development partners. + Experience recruiting international and domestic investments. + Bilingual. + Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. Applicant Information + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of City planning procedures related to economic development. + Knowledge of economics, statistics, and standard methods and techniques of conducting research. + Knowledge of economic factors and incentives that motivate individual businesses to expand, modernize, or relocate. + Knowledge of various City policies and procedures that impact individual businesses, including the permit and license system, zoning regulations, provision of municipal services such as Police and Fire, etc. + Knowledge of full range of techniques for providing financial assistance to firms. + Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. + Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment. + Ability to establish effective working relationships with residents, large organizations, administrative staff, and board members. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to communicate City objectives to the news media. + Ability to respond rapidly to reasonable requests for business assistance through the coordination and packaging of various City programs and resources. + Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate a staff of professional business assistance specialists. + Ability to work with senior representatives of the business communities and City department Directors to design and implement business service programs. + Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.