Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Deputy City Manager. Under the direction of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, the Deputy City Manager (DCM) assists in the planning, directing, and reviewing of administrative activities and operati... more details
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Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Deputy City Manager.
Under the direction of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, the Deputy City Manager (DCM) assists in the planning, directing, and reviewing of administrative activities and operations of the City, including implementing City policies and procedures, participating in major negotiations, and advancing special projects in coordination with other City departments and outside agencies. These projects are often the basis of forward-looking programs and policies that strive to maintain Huntington Beach’s reputation as a world-class beach city.
Furthermore, the Deputy City Manager is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, which is comprised of both elected and appointed department directors. Together, the Executive Leadership Team leads a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees to achieve the City Council’s the vision for the City and its 200,000 residents, vibrant businesses, and various other stakeholders.
Examples of Essential Duties
Works directly with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to lead and provide professional management on innovative programs that directly serve the community
Manages interdepartmental coordination, independently leads complex research, and develops recommendations related to a variety of operational issues with citywide impact. Recent projects include Charter amendments and the 2023-27 Strategic Plan.
Serves as a liaison to the Executive Leadership Team by providing management direction, expediting workflow, and facilitating the achievement of departmental programs by Executive Leadership Team members and their staff
Provides highly responsive administrative staff assistance to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, as well as the City Council when directed by the City Manager
Conducts comprehensive analysis on a wide range of municipal matters including overseeing the City Council Agenda Management process; participating in the citywide budget development process; and working closely with the City’s labor associations to address issues and ensure a healthy working relationship
Conducts research and develops recommendations on citywide work methods, operating policies and procedures, programs, services, and other administrative issues; observes program operations; analyzes findings and implications; prepares and presents comprehensive staff reports and other correspondence
Directs, supervises, and reviews the activities and operations of the Administrative Division of the City Manager’s Office; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; provides training, coaching, and evaluation of assigned staff
Prepares, issues, and evaluates RFP/RFQs for major initiatives; negotiates complex contracts and solutions on a variety of administrative, fiscal, and special projects with significant impact on the City
Participates in the preparation of programs or special project budgets; monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure fiscal control
Assists in resolving work problems and interprets departmental policies to staff, other departments, and the public
Serves as staff liaison to assigned City commissions, boards, and committees on major projects affecting city government; represents the city at various meetings, as needed
Oversees the development, preparation, and distribution of city publications including pamphlets, brochures, and handbooks
Responds to difficult citizen inquiries and complaints
Reports to work as scheduled and works various hours, including nights and weekends as required
Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
Performs other related duties, as required
EXAMPLES OF NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Participate in the development and administration of the citywide budget.
Oversee the development, preparation, and distribution of city publications including pamphlets, brochures, and handbooks.
Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of the organizational and management practices of public administration and local government, as well as applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Current social, political, and economic trends and operating issues related to municipal government.
Working knowledge of all local government budgeting practices
Project management techniques and procedures
Internal and external facing strategic program development, implementation and policymaker/community engagement.
Principles and practices of supervision, performance evaluation, and professional development.
Ability to:
Exercise a high-level of discretion and confidentiality.
Be politically astute, but not political
Analyze complex problems, make decisions knowledgeably within the scope of authority, and identify and recommend solutions
Manage multiple competing priorities and perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under time-sensitive deadlines
Maintain effective working relationships with City elected officials, commission members, department heads, representatives of community agencies and organizations, labor unions, and the general public
Provide management leadership to professional, technical, and administrative support staff
Manage, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel
Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective services
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
Collect relevant information, evaluate realistic options and responses, and implement appropriate course of action
Prepare clear and concise reports
Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to municipal projects
Communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively, both orally and in writing
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, public policy, finance, or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration or public policy is desired. Experience: Seven (7) years of management or analyst experience in a municipality or other public sector agency, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
License/Certificates: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.
Employees who may drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application Review
Examination - Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to participate in the assessment process which may consist of a writing exercise and an in-person oral board exam - tentatively scheduled for the week of July 8, 2024.
Selection Interview
Background
Appointment
Supplemental Information
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Work is performed indoors in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The incumbent sits for prolonged periods of time; standing and walking to retrieve work files or to other departments or office locations; leaning, bending and stooping to perform work behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing, turning or twisting to move chair or body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or open file drawers or cabinets; light grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping as needed to lift and carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a computer keyboard; and, hearing and speaking to answer the telephone or answer questions of the general public, co-workers and subordinates. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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