Deputy City Manager
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Overview

The Deputy City Manager under general administrative direction of the City Manager performs a variety of highly responsible and complex professional administrative work while assisting the City Manager with the direction and coordination of the activities of assigned City departments and/or divisions; provides leadership in policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures; promotes effective operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager and the City Council.

Responsibilities

• Assumes management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City including overseeing assigned departments and/or divisions; provides direction to assigned staff on implementing City Council policy and direction and ensures City Council and City goals are carried out by departments.
• Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels for assigned functions; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
• Assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provides direction and supervision on key projects; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of the City Manager's proposed budget to City Council.
• Participates in the development of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; incorporates community input into City goals and objectives for the City Manager's and City Council's approval; develops new policies in consultation with the City Manager; confers with Department Directors and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.
• Oversees and directs a variety of special projects; facilitates project activities and resolves problems; develops and submits project reports to the City Manager.
• Supervises the conduct of studies, surveys, and the collection of information on difficult operational and administrative problems; analyzes findings and prepares reports of practical solutions for review.
• Oversees the legislation program for impacts on the City; works with legislators to develop or influence legislation; recommends revisions to proposed legislation.
• Maintains communication and coordinates City activities with other outside agencies and organizations; serves as liaison with Departmental Directors, City Council, City Manager, and other external agencies.
• Coordinates and participates in providing responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and other City boards and commissions as assigned.
• Attends City Council meetings and other public meetings as appropriate.
• Provides assistance to Department Directors; responds to requests for policy implementation direction; reviews draft City Council agendas, conducts agenda meetings, and signs staff reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and ten years of responsible supervisory and management experience related to area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable as well as experience as a Department Director or Deputy City Manager.

Application Process

An application with an attached resume AND cover letter are required.

This position is open untiled filled

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver0s License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.