Business Development Manager

Salary :

$124,020.00 - $150,756.00 Annually
Location :

CITY HALL - 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City
Job Type:

Full-time
Job Number:

2026-00670
Department:

Development Services
Opening Date:

04/21/2026
Closing Date:

5/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager.
The City of Yuba City is seeking a dynamic individual with established business relationships in the Yuba City and Sutter County region to be its next Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to develop and implement the City's business and economic development program and initiatives for business attraction, retention and expansion.
This recruitment will close on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5pm (PST).
Key duties of this position include:
Working with developers, consultants and the business community to identify programs and projects that further economic investment in the City.
Providing guidance to businesses throughout the development and permitting process; assisting new and expanding businesses in site selection, acquisitions, and facility construction.
Developing and conducting a wide variety of outreach efforts; preparing marketing communications, program outreach, and public education materials for web, print, and social media; preparing press releases and information updates for City staff, elected officials, and the public on assigned projects; attending local and regional events to represent the City and promote business advantages and opportunities within the City.
Researching funding opportunities; coordinating and/or applying for grants; tracking grant-funded projects and requirements.
Monitoring legislation and developments related to business and economic development matters; evaluating their impact on City operations and programs, and recommending and implementing policy and procedural improvements.
For full details of the position including essential functions, please review the job description:
Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience

:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in business and economic development, planning, business administration, redevelopment, or a related field. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified based on all application materials submitted will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
Important Information
THE FINAL FILING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS TUESDAY, MAY 12

, 2026 AT 5PM (PST).

Please Note

You must demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position.
Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified.
Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment requires that you provide responses to supplemental questions. Responses to the supplemental questions will be used to assist in determining the best qualified candidates for the position. Written responses will also be evaluated to assess writing abilities, as well as proper grammar usage, spelling and punctuation.
Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The selection process for this position involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

Screen Applications for Minimum Qualifications
Screening to Determine Best Qualified Candidates
Oral Panel Interviews for Best Qualified Candidates
Department Selection Interviews for Top Candidates from Panel Interviews

The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and reference checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

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Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993

About the City
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.

The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.
The City of Yuba offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please click
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Please describe your experience working with developers and/or the business community. Be specific as your response will help us determine your qualifications for this position.
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Describe an economic development program or initiative that you developed or implemented. Was the program or initiative successful? Why or why not? In hindsight, is there anything you would do differently?
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Tell us about the types of business and professional relationships you've established in the Yuba City and Sutter County region that would make you successful in this position.
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Describe your experience researching and analyzing local, regional, and/or state economic and/or socio-economic data and trends. If you don't have experience in this area, please respond by telling us what steps you would take to collect the most relevant information, and what strategies would you use to ensure you were conducting a solid analysis of the data?
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