Economic Development Manager at City of Modesto – Modesto, California
City of Modesto
Modesto, California, United States
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Salary:$134472 - $171621Employment Type:Full-Time
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About This Position
The City of Modesto is hiring an experienced Economic Development Manager to lead transformative projects that shape our city’s future! We’re looking for a proven professional with at least five years of progressive administrative experience in community development, economic development, or redevelopment—including one year in a supervisory role. In this leadership position, you’ll oversee strategic initiatives, manage high-priority projects, and build partnerships that drive business growth and workforce development. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, apply today and help Modesto thrive!
Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% COLA effective 7/1/2026
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree
The Economic Development Manager is responsible to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate Community and Economic Development policies; to manage sensitive, high-priority projects; to plan, organize, direct, and supervise administrative functions, including budget and personnel activities; to plan, organize, and direct economic development and redevelopment; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Community and Economic Development. APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" section of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME".
All applicants who meet minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the hiring department.The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Modesto, California, United States
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