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12/21/2010 <br />Attachment 2 <br />CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br />DOWNTOWN BUSINESS 'DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST <br />DEFINITION <br />This position will be the first point of contact and catalyst for Downtown Redwood <br />City business success. The DBD specialist will identify opportunities to assist <br />downtown businesses with both traditional and innovative techniques. He /she will <br />initiate key economic activities in the Downtown core based on the City's General <br />Plan, Downtown Precise Plan, Downtown Economic Stimulus Plan, the .Grand <br />Boulevard Initiative and other key plans. Actions will be developed that are based <br />on sound analysis using sales tax, employment, vacancy rates, census and other <br />data. As a key member of the City staff team, this person will develop strong <br />internal and external customer relationships that will foster a positive business <br />climate. Tools will be recommended to facilitate desired objectives. Marketing and <br />outreach activities will be initiated to identify retail, restaurant, entertainment, and <br />business opportunities for the Downtown area. The position will be responsible for <br />attraction and retention of a diverse array of shops, services and businesses to the <br />Downtown area. <br />SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED <br />Direction is provided by the City Manager or his /her designee. <br />Mentoring will be provided by other city staff and consultants, as required. <br />Responsibilities may include technical and functional supervision of assigned staff <br />and interns. <br />EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES <br />1. Champion the City's vision for Downtown. <br />2. Act as the City's "point person" for the Downtown Business Group within the <br />City. <br />3. Assist businesses in navigating the City's entitlement and building permit <br />processes. <br />4. Facilitate the attraction, growth and success of Downtown Redwood City <br />businesses through active engagement and business assistance. <br />#15072 <br />MUFF # 903 <br />