400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, 94080
Applications are being accepted for the position of Economic Development Specialist with the City of South San Francisco in the Economic and Community DevelopmentDepartment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 AT 5:00 PM, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.
The Department
The Department of Economic and Community Development includes four dynamic divisions that together are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic conditions of the South San Francisco community.
The goal of the Economic Development Division is to market the City’s many economic advantages in order to enhance the competitiveness of our local economy and to maintain a strong and diverse revenue and job base on the Peninsula. The Economic Development Division seeks to develop a viable urban community by:
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The ideal candidate is a motivated and collaborative economic development professional with a strong understanding of small business development, workforce development, and community and business outreach. They are skilled in research, financial and data analysis, grant administration, and preparing clear reports and outreach materials.
They excel at building relationships with businesses, community groups, partner agencies, and City staff and can confidently interpret and apply complex regulations and policies. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, organized project manager, and proactive problem-solver who can balance multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
Technologically proficient and knowledgeable about Bay Area economic trends, they bring sound judgment, strong customer service, and a commitment to supporting a vibrant and resilient local economy.
QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:Three years of progressively responsible economic development experience.
Training:Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, urban planning, or a related field.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered, the following REQUIRED items must be submitted at time of application:
NOTE:Applications must be completed in full. All work experience, and education or training must be listed directly on the City application. Applications that state “See Resume” or omit required information will be considered incomplete and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Only application materials and documents that are specifically required within this job announcement will be reviewed as part of the application process.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including responses to supplemental questions, which must be detailed and complete. Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position will be selected to participate in the next phase of the qualification and selection process, which will include an oral panel interview and written exercise, tentatively scheduled forMonday, January 26, 2026*, which will be weighted as follows:
Following this examination, the top scoring candidates will be invited to a final selection interview with the hiring department.
To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net.
*Date updated as of January 5, 2026.
Retirement:CalPERS retirement formula is 2% at age 60 for Classic members or; 2% at age 62 for “new members” as defined by Government Code §7522.04(e). Social Security Medicare participation and the option to participate in 457 deferred compensation plans. City contributes equivalent of 1.5% of base pay towards a medical after-retirement account, with a $100/month employee contribution.
Health Insurance: City offers a choice of medical HMO (two providers) or PPO plan, and offers vision and dental coverage. City pays 100% of vision and dental premiums for employee and eligible dependents. Employees shall contribute 10% of the HMO premium cost based on category of coverage (single, two, family). For PPO, employee pays cost difference between PPO and HMO plans. City provides 100% City-paid short- and long-term disability insurances. The City offers a discretionary benefit account for employees who demonstrate health coverage elsewhere.
Vacation:Fifteen to thirty working days annual vacation, based on the length of service.
Holidays:Thirteen total paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Programs:457 Deferred Compensation, Paid Family Leave, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Long-Term Care, Disability and Life Insurance Programs, City Recreation Classes, Reduced-fee Childcare Programs and Commuter Benefit Programs are available.
Administrative Leave: Entitled to receive 40 hours of administrative leave annually and are also eligible to receive up to an additional 40 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year.
This classification is in an employee bargaining unit.
Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):
A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.
Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government DD Form 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.
The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Contact phone:
(650)877-8522
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