Assistant To City Manager

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First review of applications March 9, 2026

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The City of Signal Hill is a desirable place to live and work because of its safe neighborhoods, abundant business opportunities, inclusive culture, and beautiful green spaces. With its central location, the community takes great pride in its recreational amenities which include 11 City parks and open space area covering over 29 acres, an extensive walking trail system, abundant recreation and library programs, and an array of annual events.

The City of Signal Hill, with a population of approximately 11,800 and covering 2.2 square miles, is located in Los Angeles County within four miles of the Pacific Ocean. Signal Hill was incorporated on April 14, 1924, roughly three years after the discovery of a vast oil field. Known for its beautiful setting, Signal Hill claims the only accessible high ground for miles around with an impressive hilltop park which provides spectacular panoramic views.

The Assistant to the City Manager is a member of the City’s Executive Management Team. This position provides complex, administrative and executive level support to the City Manager and the City Manager's Office regarding the internal control and coordination of existing City programs.

The position works closely with the City Manager and Deputy City Manager to implement various programs and duties related to the administration of the City which may change depending on organizational needs. The Assistant to the City Manager monitors the budget and prepares the Administration Department mid-year budget and biennial budget. This position also performs highly responsible and technical administrative and analytical work;

conducts research projects on behalf of the City Manager, manages department contracts, and processes department invoices. The Assistant to the City Manager also works closely with the City Clerk to produce City Council agenda packets, including reviewing agenda reports and related documents for compliance with the City’s writing standards, reviewing technical information and producing physical agenda packets for the City Council.

The Assistant to the City Manager also administers and implements the City’s Strategic Plan and the Communication Plan. This position manages one full-time staff member responsible for the City’s communication duties which are described in detail below. The Assistant to the City Manager may also represent the City in ongoing negotiations involving real property and assists the Community Development Department with the implementation of certain economic development functions, programs, and marketing/communication efforts.

• The position performs highly responsible research, analyses and studies on a wide range of management, administrative, financial, policy and other organization issues in support of the planning and execution of City goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates an excellent level of writing agenda reports and complex policy documents.
• Participates in establishing operational plans and initiatives to meet goals and objectives of the Administrative Services Department; implements work programs, processes, procedures, and policies required to achieve overall Office performance results; participates in development of the City Council Agenda, provides general administrative support to the City Council and Administration Department, prepares the Department's budget and budget process, coordinates the City's legislative advocacy efforts, prepares grant applications and assists departments with grant opportunities;
• Supports the City’s communication efforts, supervising the activities of the Communications Specialist/Officer including posting on social media, preparing the City Views newsletters, producing the Mayor’s Minute Video, and showcasing local business through the Business Spotlight program.
• Provides support to other City Departments, working on special assignments, as directed by the City Manager.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Diversity Coalition Committee and City Council appointed ad…