Salary : $170,004.00 - $210,000.00 Annually Location : Palos Verdes Estates, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2024-DCM Department: Administration Opening Date: 10/30/2024 Description The Deputy City Manager, working under the general direction of the City Manager, has a wide variety of responsibilities involving planning, organizing, and managing programs and staff to assist the City Manager in administering daily City operations. Duties The Deputy City Manager's responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leads City Clerk's office, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Reception functions and staff by providing support, mentorship, and strategic direction; handles more complex responsibilities.
- Acts as liaison between City officials, community organizations and other outside agencies.
- Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for assigned programs, services, and activities which may include contract administration and negotiation, grant management, purchasing, and department or City fixed assets.
- Identifies problems, makes sound recommendations, and implements solutions.
- Plans, develops, and supervises special projects; presents reports to the City Council, City Manager, and various committees and community groups.
- Performs assignments involving high level contact with public officials and civic leaders requiring independent, responsible, and mature judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive and confidential matters.
- Coordinates public engagement and outreach.
- Serves as public information officer; manages City website, social media, and newsletter; oversees the execution of strategic social media networking to promote City programs and events.
- Plans and coordinates events for the City Hall.
- Handles event and filming applications and approvals.
- Manages IT services and vendor for the City.
- Develops and manages special projects, programs, and activities.
- Performs complex administrative and analytical research for the City Manager.
- Monitors federal, state and regional legislation affecting the City.
- Assists with the preparation, analysis and administration of budgets.
- Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence and studies.
- Serves as City Hall liaison to Palos Verdes Estates Police Department and LA County Fire Department on emergency preparedness and response.
- Assists with public safety programs.
- Serves as Acting City Manager in City Manager's absence.
Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
- Organization and operations of municipal government
- Principles and practices of public or business administration
- Personnel administration, organizational theory and behavior
- Community relations and engagement strategies
- Laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to municipal organizations
- Information technology and its municipal uses and applications
Ability to:
- Perform confidential duties with discretion
- Work and function with little supervision
- Effectively lead multiple staff, departments, and initiatives
- Plan, direct and coordinate various City programs
- Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound judgement within established guidelines
- Work effectively and promote good relations with City staff, elected officials, residents, and community organizations
- Communicate clearly, effectively and concisely, orally and in writing
- Present effective oral and written reports before the City Council and other organizations
- Learn, understand, abide by, and ensure compliance with City policies, laws, ordinances, regulations, and best practices
- Maintain professionalism, courtesy, composure, and positive attitude at all times including stressful situations; handle disputes and complaints in a calm and fair manner
- Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency
Experience and Education Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in municipal government administration
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in business administration, public administration, or related field; master's degree in business administration or public administration is desirable
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license; satisfactory driving record
Additional InformationPlease apply immediately to be considered. Applications will be reviewed on November 12.Retirement: Classic Memebers? 2% @ 55, single highest year formula. Employees shall pay their entire statutory share of required retirement contributions. There shall be no employer paid member contribution on behalf of any employee New Members 2% @ 62 - New members , as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), which include employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. Employee contribution of 50% of the normal cost (currently set at 6.25%). Three year average final compensation. Health: City provides $1,673 toward medical, dental, life, employee vision, AD&D/Life. City provides LTD and STD. Leave: The City observes 9 holidays, with 3 floating holidays offered; Sick and Vacation is provided at an accrual rate of 1 day per month; Administrative Leave is offered at 12 days per year. Other: The City provides a comprehensive benefit package that also includes an automobile or automobile allowance (dependent upon position), cell phone allowance, uniform Allowance (sworn only).