Job Description
Salary : $172,380.00 - $234,936.00 Annually
Location : Rocklin City Hall, CA
Job Type: At-Will Employee
Job Number: 2024-00033
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 09/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description This position is open until filled. The first cut-off is September 30, 2024. Salary: $172,380 - $234,936 Effective July 2025, salary will increase 2.0%. THE POSITION The City of Rocklin's incumbent Assistant City Manager (ACM) is retiring in the fall of 2024, and the City Manager seeks to fill this vacancy with a dynamic individual who is passionate about public administration, community engagement, and innovation. The next ACM will be a high-energy, hands-on leader who embraces collaborative partnerships and will use those relationships to improve services and create efficiencies through the implementation of strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a leadership presence supported by tangible accomplishments.
The ACM is a key member of the City's Executive Leadership Team, responsible for managing community and economic development activities and related Citywide initiatives, undertakes special projects as assigned, and performs a wide variety of miscellaneous administrative duties. The incumbent Assistant City Manager is responsible for oversight, direction, and coordination of the activities of the City Manager's Office, including economic development, real property management, affordable housing/CDBG, and communications. Experience in these areas is highly desirable.
The ACM provides leadership in policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and sharing of resources; provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads; and serves as acting City Manager as required. The Assistant City Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.
IDEAL CANDIDATE This position demands a blend of strategic leadership, policy development, and strong communication skills to effectively manage the City operations and support the City Manager and other key officials. The ideal candidate will:
- Community Champion: Thrives as a trusted partner and community engager, dedicated to strengthening relationships and nurturing connections across Rocklin.
- Operational Whizz: Manages city operations with a keen eye on program effectiveness, budget integrity, and personnel development, creating an environment where innovative ideas are both encouraged and realized.
- Exceptional Communicator: Stand out with your remarkable communication skills, adept at handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact. Your ability to listen, analyze, and convey information clearly will set you apart.
- Strategic Problem-Solver: Excel in analyzing complex issues, making informed decisions, and crafting creative solutions. Your leadership will drive superior project outcomes and build high-performing teams that deliver results.
- Versatile Leader: Bring well-rounded public administration expertise, ready to step into various roles as needed. Whether serving as an interim department director or acting City Manager, your hands-on approach will ensure seamless operations.
DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, directs, manages and evaluates the activities and operations of several departments as assigned; provides expert professional assistance and support to the City Manager, City Council, and Department Heads; develops and implements policies; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; undertakes special projects as assigned; ensures that performance objectives are established and accomplished in response to the goals and objectives adopted by the City Council; and serves as acting City Manager as required. The Assistant City Manager is an at-will contract position that serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED The Assistant City Manager reports to the City Manager and is responsible for providing direct and indirect supervision over management, professional, technical, and clerical personnel within the assigned departments.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a single position executive management level classification with full responsibility for managing the administrative activities of several departments through subordinate managers. In addition to providing designated staff and policy assistance to the City Manager in assigned areas, this position has administrative responsibility for policy development and program planning and implementation with citywide implications. The incumbent is accountable, through subordinate managers and supervisors, for accomplishing all department goals and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant City Manager/CFO in that the latter oversees the Administrative Services Department and is the City's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. This class is distinguished from the City Manager in that the latter has full administrative responsibility for City operations and functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the activities and operations of several departments.
- Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned departments.
- Interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws relating to assigned areas.
- Advises the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney on a broad range of issues within areas of responsibility.
- Directs the preparation and administration of the assigned department's budgets; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
- Reviews and analyzes legislation for impact on the City; works with legislators to develop or influence legislation; recommends revisions to proposed legislation.
- Acts on behalf of the City Manager in his/her absence as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major course work in finance, accounting, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field;
AND Six (6) years of increasingly responsible, management experience in municipal government, including three (3) years as head of a city department or major division.
Licenses and Certifications - A valid California Class C driver license or higher with a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - Applicants must submit a complete application online.
- To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached.
- While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
- This recruitment is open until filled.
- Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at: City of Rocklin, CA
Job Tags
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