Deputy City Manager

Under direction of the City Manager, directs, coordinates and evaluates the operations of City departments; acts in the absence of the City Manager; fosters cooperative relationships with civic and community groups, intergovernmental agencies and city staff; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Assist the City Manager in the overall administration and management of City operations, including assuming the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager as delegated or as necessary during the City Manager’s absence.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating City goals, objectives, strategic initiatives, policies, and administrative procedures to advance City Council priorities and ensure effective, efficient, and responsive municipal services.
• Coordinate and evaluate City activities across departments and with outside agencies and organizations; identify operational and administrative issues, develop recommendations, and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration to improve service delivery and achieve City objectives.
• Assist in developing, presenting, and administering the City’s annual operating budget, financial forecasts, and Capital Improvement Program; evaluate funding and resource requirements, monitor revenues and expenditures, and coordinate capital planning in alignment with City priorities and long-term needs.
• Provide staff support to the City Council through established administrative procedures, including preparing and presenting staff reports, policy recommendations, and official correspondence; assists the City Manager in communicating financial conditions, program progress, significant operational issues, and current and anticipated City needs.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned personnel; coordinate work activities and projects, evaluate operational performance and administrative procedures, and promote accountability, professional development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee, as delegated, compliance with applicable City ordinances, policies, contractual obligations, franchise agreements, and regulations; coordinate with responsible departments to monitor performance and address operational, contractual, and compliance concerns.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders; address complex and sensitive inquiries and complaints and facilitates appropriate resolutions.
• Attend City Council meetings and other public meetings as directed; provide information and recommendations, support City boards, commissions, and committees as assigned, and represent the City Manager or the City in official capacities as authorized.
• Promote an ethical, collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented organizational culture that emphasizes innovation, fiscal responsibility, continuous improvement, and excellence in public service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Theory, principles, practices and techniques of public administration, including municipal budget, public agency financing, financial administration, program and policy formulation, purchasing and maintenance of public records.
• Applicable state and federal law and regulations governing the administration and operations of a municipal agency.
• City functions and associated management, financial and public policy issues
• Organization and functions of an elected City Council
• The Brown Act and other regulations governing the conduct of public meetings.
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