Job Description
Salary: $16,296.00 - $20,800.00 Monthly
Location : Salinas City Hall, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-00594
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 10/29/2024
Closing Date: 11/24/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Are you a visionary leader eager to make a lasting impact? Join the dynamic Administration team at the City of Salinas as the next Assistant City Manager! The City of Salinas is actively searching for a highly motivated and experienced professional to play a pivotal role in shaping key initiatives that will contribute greatly to the City's future.
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Summary of Duties : In collaboration with the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager is responsible for the overall management analysis and administrative coordination for the City. May direct, supervise, and ensure the operation of the Administration Department including the City Clerk's Office and other departments/divisions as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a single level position that holds a significant amount of responsibility and accountability for administrative work required to maintain operations in the City.
Supervision Received and Exercised : Receives general direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct and indirect supervision of management, professional, technical, and clerical positions.
Essential Job Functions - May plan, administer, and direct the operations of the Administration Department including the City Clerk's Office and other departments/divisions as assigned.
- Develops and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
- Performs comprehensive management analyses in all areas of City administration; undertakes special assignments at the request of the City Manager.
- Conducts studies and surveys and collects information on difficult operational and administrative problems; analyzes findings and prepares reports of practical solutions for review by the City Manager.
- Assumes responsibility for the preparation and administration of the Administration Department's budget; assists in the development of the City's annual operation and capital improvement budgets.
- Assists the City Manager in coordinating and administering municipal and interdepartmental operations; serves as the City Manager's representative or as City Manager as needed.
- Prepares written and oral reports for the City Council agenda; oversees agenda preparation; assists City Manager in coordination of City Council meetings; under direction of the City Manager works directly with members of the City Council and other elected or public officials.
- Represents the City before the City Council, community, outside agencies, and at professional meetings as required.
- Analyzes, interprets, and explains City policies and procedures.
- Serves on local and regional committees/task forces on behalf of the City and/or City Manager.
- Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information; confers with the public to explain policies and procedures.
- Coordinates activities of the City Manager's office with City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
- Guides, in partnership with the City Manager, the pillars of Amor Salinas.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff.
- Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: - Principles, practices, and techniques of public administration
- Principles and practices of organization, management, and supervision
- Principles, methods, practices of municipal finance, and budgeting processes
- Advanced research techniques, methods, and procedures
- Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to local government operations
Ability to: - Make effective public presentations
- Analyze a variety of administrative and organizational problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations
- Coordinate numerous administrative and staff functions effectively
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies
- Plan, organize and successfully implement complex projects and assignments
- Prepare complete and accurate reports
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, the public, the media, business, nonprofit agencies, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies
- Manage, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel
- Promote the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or a closely related field. A Master's Degree is desirable.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience in municipal government
Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information Physical Demands and Working Conditions : This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds.
Work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Interacts with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call:
Ms. Valerie Phillips Bob Murray & Associates
(916) 784-9080 Veteran's Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Selection Process: Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.
Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)
For a complete listing of benefits, please click to visit the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this position. City of Salinas, CA
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