Redevelopment and Economic Development Program Manager

Salary

$103, $125,865.60 Annually

Location

Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

10/27/2025

Closing Date

11/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MGMT CONF

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking an experienced Redevelopment and Economic Development Program Manger to manage the City's redevelopment, urban renewal and economic development programs. The City currently has two urban renewal areas - the East End Redevelopment District located in downtown Lake Oswego and the Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal District located along Boones Ferry Road. The Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) is directed by Council acting as the LORA Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the City's redevelopment and urban renewal efforts, including the planning and implementation of urban renewal projects, which includes: developing project plans; defining project tasks and resource requirements; identifying project risks and developing contingency plans; managing project budgets; communicating with stakeholders; and acting as a liaison with other city departments.
• Under the direction of the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board and Executive Director, leads efforts to develop plans for new urban renewal areas, including capital and financial plans.
• Develops and manages the City's economic development strategy, including but not limited to economic development related program activities, procedures, and work plans, and managing contracts.
• Develops and manages the City's redevelopment budget including capital improvement and asset management plans. Collaborates with the Finance Department to forecast annual urban renewal revenues. Assists with developing the capital improvement plan for urban renewal districts.
• Represents the City at local, regional and statewide meetings such as Greater Portland Inc, the Clackamas County Business Alliance, Clackamas County, the Mount Hood Territory, and other business and economic development groups. Maintains a productive working relationship with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce.
• Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts for and coordinates and monitors the work performed by legal, acquisition, relocation, land use, architecture, engineering and financial consultants.
• Respond to inquiries from businesses and the general public, including explaining rules, regulations, policies, procedures, addressing issues concerning tax incentives, local companies, sites and infrastructure.
• Identifies and secures grant funding for city redevelopment or economic development programs; manages grant funding and reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience Requirements

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is to have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Communications, or a related field; and have three to five years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development and redevelopment, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience with Urban Planning, Urban Renewal, or Redevelopment is highly desired.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at (Download PDF reader).

Supplemental Information

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Application Process: You may visit our web site at to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Friday, November 14, 2025

Employer

City of Lake Oswego

Address

PO Box 369

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034

Phone

Website

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking an experienced Redevelopment and Economic Development Program Manger to manage the City's redevelopment, urban renewal and economic development programs. The City currently has two urban renewal areas - the East End Redevelopment District located in downtown Lake Oswego and the Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal District located along Boones Ferry Road. The Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) is directed by Council acting as the LORA Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the City's redevelopment and urban renewal efforts, including the planning and implementation of urban renewal projects, which includes: developing project plans; defining project tasks and resource requirements; identifying project risks and developing contingency plans; managing project budgets; communicating with stakeholders; and acting as a liaison with other city departments.
• Under the direction of the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) Board and Executive Director, leads efforts to develop plans for new urban renewal areas, including capital and financial plans.
• Develops and manages the City's economic development strategy, including but not limited to economic development related program activities, procedures, and work plans, and managing contracts.
• Develops and manages the City's redevelopment budget including capital improvement and asset management plans. Collaborates with the Finance Department to forecast annual urban renewal revenues. Assists with developing the capital improvement plan for urban renewal districts.
• Represents the City at local, regional and statewide meetings such as Greater Portland Inc, the Clackamas County Business Alliance, Clackamas County, the Mount Hood Territory, and other business and economic development groups. Maintains a productive working relationship with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce.
• Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts for and coordinates and monitors the work performed by legal, acquisition, relocation, land use, architecture, engineering and financial consultants.
• Respond to inquiries from businesses and the general public, including explaining rules, regulations, policies, procedures, addressing issues concerning tax incentives, local companies, sites and infrastructure.
• Identifies and secures grant funding for city redevelopment or economic development programs; manages grant funding and reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience Requirements

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is to have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Communications, or a related field; and have three to five years of experience managing projects and/or programs in the field of economic development and redevelopment, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience with Urban Planning, Urban Renewal, or Redevelopment is highly desired.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at (Download PDF reader).

Supplemental Information

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Application Process: You may visit our web site at to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Friday, November 14, 2025

BENEFIT SUMMARY – managers, supervsors & confidential employees

The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.

Medical/Vision Insurance

City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• CIS Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.

• Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision

Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).

Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.

Dental Insurance

Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care

• Kaiser Permanente Dental

Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.

With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.

Life Insurance

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $6,000, following a 90-day waiting period.

Survivors' Income Insurance

Standard Life Insurance Company

The City provides you with an insurance policy which gives your eligible survivors a monthly income after your death equal to a percentage of your insured earnings.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

SAIF Corporation

You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.

Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:

• Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and

• Employer contributions*

• contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.

Vesting: Employee IAP Account – immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution– 5 calendar years

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Canopy

The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.

Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)

HRA Veba

City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.

• Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.

Deferred Compensation Plan

MissinSquare Retirement

The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Allegiance

Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Holidays

The following holidays are observed throughout the year:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.

In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.

Managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime are eligible for management leave (32 to 40 hours per fiscal year depending on their pay grade).

Vacation

Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:

0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)

4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)

10-15 years:21.5 days hours per month)

16-19 years:23.5 days hours per month)

20+ years:25 days hours per month)

Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Sick Leave

At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.

Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

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