Now Hiring - County of Sacramento - Development Manager *Revised in Sacramento, CA

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JOB Please note there is a new final cut-off date for this recruitmentThis 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, *1/26/26 (final)Please click on the below link to learn more about the position and to review the full recruitment brochure: Economic Development Manager Recruitment BrochureUnder 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Knowledge ofPrinciples 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 projectsOperational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functionsOffice 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 outreachAbility toSelect, 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 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONQualified 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 SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) [please apply online]; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail [please apply online] Mail Code: 09-4667[please apply online] 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 QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.Supplemental Questionnaires 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.The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)For information regarding County jobs: [please apply online] County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [please apply online] or 916-[please apply online], CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions