Deputy Director of Economic Development for San Bernardino County CA

Located in the heart of Southern California, San Bernardino County thrives on the diversity of our communities that offer families affordable housing, excellent schools, and community resources, including libraries, parks, hospitals, and international airports. The County provides a safe, clean, and healthy environment with access to a variety of business and shopping opportunities, as well as cultural and educational enrichment opportunities through museums, theater, and higher education, including California State University, San Bernardino, University of Redlands, and Loma Linda University.

San Bernardino is a dynamic charter county governed by a five- member Board of Supervisors, who, working through its Chief Executive Officer – Luther Snoke, the County Administrative Office, and a workforce of over 20,000 dedicated employees, are committed to sustaining a vision of “a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how they live, work, and play.”

The Department of Economic Development seeks an experienced economic development professional to be the next Deputy Director of Economic Development. This is a newly created position and an amazing opportunity to participate locally and regionally in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs across all industries to help shape the future of the community. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and accomplished economic development professional with a proven track record in business attraction and strategic planning. This individual possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships between local government and innovative businesses to drive positive economic growth for the County and its residents. The Deputy Director will have five to seven direct reports.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, and four years of experience in economic development, community development or workforce development for the public sector. Experience must include three years of full-scope supervisory experience.

Annual Salary: $108,451 to $155,084 plus excellent benefits.

Please apply on-line by October 25, 2024 at www.allianceRC.com. For questions, contact Sherrill Uyeda at suyeda@allianceRC.com or Syldy Tom at stom@allianceRC.com. Main Office is (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA.