Economic Development Manager

Job Description

Rio Vista is a unique city with a variety of amenities and services available to residents, visitors, and businesses alike. The City continues to make strides to meet the challenges of a growing community and offers the advantage of being a small city on the verge of big things. Surrounded by over 1,000 miles of waterway, Rio Vista offers an ideal location for many outdoor activities including fishing, water skiing, sailing, and wind surfing. The City of Rio Vista seeks a collaborative, strategic, and forward-thinking economic development professional with a passion for building partnerships and creating opportunities for sustainable community growth. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses the political acumen, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully work with elected officials, developers, business owners, community organizations, regional agencies, and residents.

Qualified candidates will possess the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, economics, planning, marketing, or a closely related field. A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in economic development, redevelopment, real estate, marketing, or a closely related field is required. Experience working in or with local government and knowledge of California economic development practices, public-private partnerships, and municipal development processes are highly desirable. The monthly salary range for the Economic Development Manager is $11,842 - $14,394; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Ian Schmutzler at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: September 20, 2026