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Assistant City Manager

Position

Purpose:

The Assistant City Manager will provide direct support to the City Manager, offer leadership and management oversight for city departments, and direct functional aspects of community development. The role ensures that performance objectives are set and achieved in alignment with the goals adopted by the City Council.

• Lead the development services team in negotiations with developers.
• Direct, monitor, and administer the development and implementation of plans, projects, and programs for the city’s immediate and long‑range growth.
• Oversee research and special studies related to the general plan, specific plans, capital improvement programs, zoning, building inspection, and related matters.
• Work with city contractors to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Evaluate the performance of department directors and contractors in completing long‑range strategic plans and complying with operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee the development of administrative policy and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate responses to service requests from City Council members, citizens, outside organizations, and others through the city’s CRM system.
• Cultivate cooperative partnerships with public and private organizations to access resources and improve service delivery efficiency.
• Coordinate needs assessments and improvements to service delivery programs.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate service and staffing levels for city departments.
• Make decisions on compensation and other rewards to recognize performance.
• Administer disciplinary action, up to and including termination, in accordance with human resources rules and regulations.
• Manage and direct follow‑up to City Manager and City Council requests; interpret City Manager and City Council instructions and requests.
• Make presentations to the City Council, city management team, and external agencies.
• Direct, prepare, and oversee the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Council and external agencies; review press releases and materials for dissemination to the media and public.
• Provide high‑level research, analysis, and recommendations to the City Manager and City Council on policy development, strategies, management planning, project management, and departmental, intergovernmental, and community issues.
• Work with community organizations and citizen groups to develop and implement programs that achieve city priorities and solve problems.
• Review City Council agenda reports; follow up on policy concerns prior to council meetings; respond to and follow up on council meetings and agenda items.
• Maintain current knowledge of new trends and innovations in municipal management and public administration; attend and participate in professional group meetings; engage in professional development; read relevant publications.
• Foster a team environment and positive relationships among departments.
• Develop and maintain positive public relations with an emphasis on customer service.
• Encourage staff to develop entrepreneurial and innovative ideas.
• Show commitment to staff development and cooperative management practices.
• Perform other duties as needed or delegated.
• Act on behalf of the City Manager and serve as Acting City Manager in the manager’s absence.

Licensure or Certification: Current valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Education: Any combination of education and experience that enables the performance of the duties. A typical path is a Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a closely related field. A Bachelor’s Degree with substantial experience may substitute for the Master’s requirement.

Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible public management experience in municipal administration. Experience in a city or county community development function is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements: Mobility and manual dexterity to work in an office environment, use standard office equipment, and attend off‑site meetings. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need to participate in the city’s application process.

Human Resources@Cityof Rancho Cordova .org

Bob Murray
Bob Murray and Associates
1677 Eureka Road, Suite 202
Roseville, CA 95661
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