HOT! City Manager

• Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible management experience in a local public agency involving responsibility for the planning, organization, implementation and supervision of varied work programs.

To plan, organize, direct and review the overall administrative activities and operations of the City; to provide leadership to the City organization; to advise and assist the City Council; and to represent the City’s interests with other levels of agencies, governmental agencies, the business community, and the community at large.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives policy direction from the City Council. Exercises direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional, technical and administrative support personnel.

Detailed Work Activities

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Direct the development and implementation of City goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures necessary to provide municipal services; approve new or modified programs, systems, administrative/personnel policies and procedures.
• Coordinate City activities, between departments and with outside agencies and organizations; make appropriate decisions or recommendations for City Council consideration and adoption; provide staff assistance to the City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct and oversee the development and implementation of City-wide work plans; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Direct the development, presentation and administration of the City budget; prepare and oversee the financial forecast of funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor revenues and expenditures; make mid-year adjustments.
• Prepare and submit to the City Council annual reports of financial and administrative activities; keep City Council advised of financial conditions, program progress and present and future needs of the City.
• Confer with residents, taxpayers, businesses, and other individuals, groups, and outside agencies having an interest or potential interest in the affairs of the City; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Oversee the enforcement of all City ordinances; monitor all contractual agreements with franchises and contractors.
• Direct the implementation and operation of the City personnel system.
• Direct the preparation of plans and specifications for work which the City Council orders.
• Direct emergency services during emergency situations.
• Represent the City to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Attend all Council meetings; perform all duties as may be prescribed by City Council action.
• Research, prepare and present technical and administrative reports and studies to Council, commissions and a variety of committees; prepare written correspondence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Mayor, City Council, co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of modern and highly complex municipal administration, departments, organization, and economic development functions and services.
• Principles and practices of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups and agencies, private businesses and firms, and other levels of government.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the City.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports and related documents; know and interpret laws, regulations, codes and procedures; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time;  intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Prepare and administer the City’s budgets.
• Develop and implement City policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply local, State, Federal and City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Submit cover letter and resume to apply@ralphandersen.com by July 7, 2025.