Economic Development Specialist

Economic Development Specialist

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Economic Development Specialist within the Community & Economic Development Department. The Economic Development Division (which is part of the Community & Economic Development Department) is responsible for the City's efforts to attract, retain, expand, and assist businesses in Antioch, generating wealth through which community benefits are realized. Our end goal is a business community known for its complexity and diversity.

We support a wide range of programs and initiatives to help existing businesses and attract new ones. Outreach to businesses, property owners and commercial real estate brokers is a key component of the division's strategy. This position will be posted through September 18, 2026, or until 200 applications are received. Applicants interested in applying are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Under general supervision, the Economic Development Specialist is a key specialist and performs professional-level analytical, research, programmatic, and administrative work in support of the City's economic development initiatives, redevelopment activities, business retention and attraction efforts, and strategic economic development planning functions. This position prepares reports, maintains dashboards, audits, and performance metrics; supports grant and contract administration; and assists management staff with special projects and economic development strategies.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present economic and financial data related to commercial activity, development projects, property assets, sales tax performance, employment trends, housing production, and other economic indicators.
• Develop and maintain databases and reporting tools, spreadsheets, and monitor economic development performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and benchmarking reports.
• Assist with annual and periodic audits, compliance reviews, grant reporting requirements, and performance evaluations for economic development programs and initiatives.
• Research federal, state, regional, and local funding opportunities and assist in preparing grant applications, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Provide analytical and administrative support for economic development programs, redevelopment projects, incentive programs, preparing presentations and informational materials for public meetings, business forums, commissions, and community events.
• Prepare comprehensive staff reports, City Council agenda reports, presentations, briefing materials, correspondence, and other documents for management, commissions, and stakeholders.
• Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports regarding economic development activities, program outcomes, financial performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in budget preparation, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting for economic development programs.
• Serve as a liaison with City departments, businesses, community organizations, chambers of commerce, regional agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding assigned projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of economic development, redevelopment, and community development.
• Economic research methods, statistical analysis, and performance measurement techniques.
• Municipal government operations and public administration.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal impact analysis.
• Business attraction, retention, expansion, and workforce development strategies.
• Data management, reporting systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Principles of project management and program administration.
• Research methodologies and techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative…