HomeMy Public PortalAbout85-055 (05-07-85)RESOLUTION No. 85-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND
GENERAL SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE POSITION
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has adopted an
Employee Classification and Positicn Plan and amended same as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Lynwood has adopted a
salary resolution with salary schedules including a general salary schedule; and
WIC REAS, the Community Development Department has identified a need
for the position of Economic Development Specialist; and
WHEREAS, the required job analysis has been completed and the clas-
sification statement for Economic Development Specialist prepared on that basis.
WHEREAS, the Personnel Board has recommended the new classification;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has reviewed the
proposed action and approves same;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood does hereby
find, determine, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. Amend the Employee Classification and Position Plan to
include the classification of Economic Development Specialist.
Section 2. Amend the General Salary Schedule to include the title
of Economic Development Specialist at level of 22G.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
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its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this
7th day of MaY 1985.
JOHN D. BYORK, Mayor
City~of Lynwood
LTTEST:
C~~u~~l~r~ ~~~~
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Cler
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO F RM:
Cr y Attor ey
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sandra Chapek~~ e~ nager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 7th day
of Mav 1985.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN HENNING, MORRIS, RO~AE, THOMPSON, BYORK
NOfJE
NONE
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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EXHIBIT A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPh1ENT SPECIALIST
TYPE OF WORK PERFO&~D
Under general supervision provides technical economic development assistance
to the public and implements the Commercial Rehabilitation Program.
TYPICAL DllTIES PERFORMED (These examples do not list all the duties which may
be assigned; any one position may not include all the duties listed)
Assists in the preparation, promotion and implementation of the City's economic
development strategy; identifies public and private funding resources; and pre-
pares, submits and negotiates grant proposals.
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Implements the City's Economic Development/Commercial Rehabilitation Programs by
providing technical assistance to businesses for improvement of commercial faci-
lities, evaluating applications forconformance with program guidelir:es, deter-
mining the scope of rehabilitation work, processing rehabilitation rebates, grants
and loans and for improvement,of business administration practices and assessment
of business expansion opportunities; provides additional staff support to the Lynwood
Local Development Corporation (LLDC).
Confer s, with public and private sector managers; and works closely with the business
"community to implement the economic development and commercial rehabilitation programw.
Researches, analyzes and prepares reports on legislation impacringeconomic developmen
activities; conducts econemic research, studies and surveys of econemic develop meat
needs; recommends objectives aad priorities relative to economic development; prepares
financial and performance reports on economic development and commercial rehabilitation
projects; and prepares correspondence and statistical materials.
Makes presentations on the City's economic development and commercial rehabilitation
programs and projects to the Local Development Corporation, the business community
and civic groups.
Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of principles ar.d practices of economic development; and knowledge of
federal regulations governing HUD, EDA and SBA Programs.
Knowledge of municipal functions and problems.
Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
Knowledge of effective marketing techniques.
Ability and skill to work independently using initiative and imagination to develop
and implement complex economic development programs.
Ability and skill to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Ability and skill to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
with public officials, the business community and civic groups.
Knowledge and skill in grant application, preparation and negotiation.
Knowledge of U.B.C. and planning and zoning principles.
Knowledge of architecture; construction methods, materials and costs.
Ability and skill to negotiate and to arbitrate conflicts.
Knowledge of real estate practices.
Knowledge of banking and economic principles relevant to mortgage financing
including SBA and conventional lending practices.
Knowledge of urban planning methods used in the development and preservation
of commercial facilities.
INDICATORS OF PREPARATION FOR WORK
Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Bachelor's degree
in Economics, Business Administration, Urban Studies, or a closely related field;
three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development and
commercial rehabilitation, prefe_^ably in a municipal agency setting or any combi-
nation of training and experience which may provide the required knowledge, abi.iities
and skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Valid State of California driver's license.
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