DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER I-III

Job Description:

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER I-III

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, August 28, 2025, through 4:30 pm, Friday, September 11, 2025.

SALARY INFORMATION: if graded out

Grade I - $37.977 - $51.666 Hourly

Grade II - $44.201 - $60.202 Hourly

Grade III - $46.503 - $63.349 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Manages, directs, coordinates, financial analysis, and research and analysis of major economic development, community revitalization, housing, workforce development, and neighborhood improvement projects and/or programs; administers grants; works with community and business organizations; negotiates and administers contracts and leases; and performs other related duties as required. This is not an inclusive list of duties. Additional examples of duties are detailed in the Human Resources-approved Development Project Manager I-III class specification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field (proof required)*.

-AND-

Four years of progressively responsible paid full-time equivalent experience directing and coordinating projects/programs in one or more of the following specialty areas:

• Affordable Housing Development
• Community Development
• Contract Management
• Economic Development
• Property Management
• Urban Planning
• Workforce Development

A Master's Degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience (proof required)*.

Additional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

A valid driver’s license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel may be required for some assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicate both verbally and in writing;
• Operate personal computers, including the use of the Internet, spreadsheets, database, and word processing software;
• Comprehend and interpret complex written information;
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of the California Surplus Land Act;
• Experience in supporting marketing initiatives;
• Experience managing commercial district revitalization/business improvement, workforce development, tax-increment financing, and strategic planning;
• Experience with managing, directing, and coordinating financial analysis;
• Experience researching and implementing major economic development, community revitalization, housing, workforce development, and neighborhood improvement projects and programs;
• Experience writing, managing, directing, and coordinating grants;
• Experience collaborating with the community and business organizations, negotiating and managing contracts and leases;
• Experience researching, recommending, and implementing housing and economic development policy
• Experience with real estate transactions, pro forma development/review, and financial layering analyses for market-rate and affordable housing developments;
• Experience managing affordable housing developments from pre-development through construction and lease up;
• Experience preparing and presenting reports;
• Experience with reviewing construction progress and compliance with prevailing wage and Section 3 requirements;
• Experience with site audits;
• Experience working with funders;
• In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Written Exam............................................................................................... 25%

Writing Skills Exercise...............................................................................25%

Appraisal Interview.............................................................................50%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of the close of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. E80AN-25 DPM:LB HR 8/28/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 9/11/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$37.98 - $63.35 Hourly