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CITY OF COLTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DEFINITION Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, manages, oversees and directs the operations and services of the Redevelopment Agency, which will include overseeing all economic and redevelopment activities within the City; coordinates agency activities with other City departments, officials and/or outside agencies; provides responsible staff support to the Redevelopment ,Agency Board; oversees the expenditure of redevelopment funds within guidelines. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Economic Development Director is the top management level class in the Redevelopment Agency with responsibility for managing all operations, activities and services of the Agency. This classification is distinguished from any other classification within the agency by the performance of all management responsibilities for the entire agency rather than for a division. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Accepts full responsibility for all Redevelopment Agency activities and services including activities associated with economic development and redevelopment including housing, commercial and industrial development within redevelopment project areas and other parts of the City in accordance with state laws. • Develop, implement and maintain Redevelopment Agency goals, objectives, policies and priorities for appropriate service areas; ensure that established goals and priorities are achieved. • Plan, direct and coordinate the Redevelopment Agency work plan through appropriate department staff; delegate work activities and responsibilities to appropriate department personnel; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; identify and resolve problems and/or issues. • Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems including administrative and support systems and internal relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to standard operating procedures to enhance services. • Oversee the selection, training and evaluation programs for all Redevelopment Agency personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; identify and resolve staff deficiencies; execute discipline and/or termination procedures. • Supervise the development, administration and implementation of projects directed to meet redevelopment goals. • Oversee the administration of the Redevelopment Agency to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements. • Represent the Agency in redevelopment matters; keep the City Manager and the Redevelopment Agency Board abreast of necessary information and developments. • Serve as a technical advisor to the Redevelopment Agency, City Manager and other City departments and civic groups on related matters.