City Administrator

Job Description:

City Administrator

Description

DESCRIPTION

THE CITY OF PLACENTIA
IS INVITING APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR
CITY ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY: $218,832 - $299,076/ Annually + Excellent Benefits

Interested candidates should submit a compelling letter of interest and resume as soon as possible.

This recruitment is open until filled.

THE ORGANIZATION: At the City of Placentia, we strive to make a difference by continually developing our progressive and innovative workforce. Our team works together to foster an environment that promotes diversity, creativity, and respect for everyone’s opinions to ensure a better result for the community we serve. The City believes in a philosophy of continuous improvement and seeks to provide employees with a number of professional development opportunities, including citywide leadership academies and more. If you are interested in a public sector career with an established agency dedicated to improving the way its employees work, develop, and thrive, this position would be an excellent opportunity for you . Don't Wait; Apply Today!

THE POSITION: In line with the City’s Charter and under the direction of the City Council, the City Administrator is in charge of developing and implementing city and departmental goals, programs, and services that are aligned with City Council initiatives and community needs, reviewing and approving capital projects and the annual city budget in collaboration with City Council, and directing and evaluating the work of department directors and City Administrator's Office staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Administers the execution of City Council priorities and initiatives
• Directs, guides, plans, reviews, and approves the development and implementation of city-wide and departmental goals, objectives, programs, and services.
• Plans, oversees, and approves the preparation and administration of the City’s long-term and annual budgets with the assistance of departmental directors and management positions.
• Selects, trains, manages, and evaluates the work of department directors and approves the application of personnel rules and disciplinary standards throughout the city
• Works closely with City Council, City Attorney, boards, commissions, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups to implement programs and projects that serve the public interest.
• Serves as Executive Director of the City's Successor to the Placentia Redevelopment Agency, Placentia Industrial Commercial Development Authority and Placentia Public Financing Authority.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with the City’s executive management team to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment consistent with sound management principles.
• Reviews and approves long-term plans for capital improvements and debt financing.
• Confers with department directors concerning administrative and operational issues and practices; conceives of strategic solutions to major administrative, political, and economic issues in concert with the City Council and other parties.
• Prepares and submits reports on City finances and administrative accomplishments to the City Council.
• Advises the City Council as to the progress of various programs, as well as legislative, staffing, financial, and organizational developments.
• Guides the development of City ordinances, codes, and administrative policies.
• Works with the executive management team to develop and retain highly competent, public-service oriented staff through selection, compensation, training, and day-to-day management practices that support the City’s mission, operating plans, and objectives.
• Interprets, analyzes, and explains policies, programs, and practices to the City Council, staff, and the public while leading or directing the investigation and resolution of major complaints.
• Communicates with residents, community groups, business representatives, and other individuals having an interest in the affairs of the City; represents the City at civic and professional meetings, as required.
• Represents the City at major community events or in relations with other governmental entities, business and professional groups, and civic associations.
• Represents the City to the press and other information media as required.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Theories and practices of organization, planning, financing, and management of local government
• Current social, political, and economic trends
• Applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations regarding local government affairs; principles of effective public relations
• Community outreach practices and intergovernmental management
• Principles of management, finance, and supervision
• Marketing, economic development, and redevelopment practices
• Principles of legislative analysis
• Principles of employee development, motivation, and supervision, performance appraisal, and discipline

Skills and Abilities to:

• Serve effectively as the administrative agent of the City Council and to properly represent the City
• Provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities of a municipal organization
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner
• Exercise effective leadership and judgement in policy, personnel, and budgetary matters and adopt an effective course of action
• Make public presentations
• Establish, interact, and maintain effective relationships with the City Council, department directors, officials, city staff, public and private representatives, community groups and business representatives, vendors, contractors, consultants, and the general public
• Use effective written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Explain policies and procedures as applied to specific situations
• Apply independent judgment in solving work problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Observe and interpret situations
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and sound judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
• Effectively use computer systems and software applications relevant to work performed, as well as modern business equipment, to perform a variety of tasks
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

( At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above .)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, finance, or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration, finance, or a related field is preferred. Ten years of city management and administrative experience, including responsibility for the planning, organization, leadership, and implementation of varied interdepartmental programs and services.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current driver’s license.
  • The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Schedule - The City operates on a true "4/10" work schedule (Monday - Thursday).

Retirement - The City of Placentia participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and does not participate in Social Security.

• 2% @ 60 defined retirement plan (Classic Members) - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of CalPERS or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 7%.
• 2% @ 62 defined retirement plan (New Members/PEPRA) - Applies to new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are not members of CalPERS or are not members of another public employee retirement system with which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is half the normal cost, currently 7.75%.
  
  

Health Insurance - The City provides up to $1,877 per month to purchase health insurance for employees and dependents through the CalPERS Health Benefits program. Alternatively, there is a $400 medical opt out payment for employees who are insured outside the City’s insurance coverage.

Dental, Orthodontia & Vision Insurance - City pays full premium for employees and dependents.

Life Insurance - The City agrees to pay group life insurance policy equal to the employees’ annual salary. The City agrees to pay the premium of a Whole Life insurance policy equal to half the employees' annual salary.

Disability Insurance - Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance policies.

Deferred Compensation (457) Plan - Employees may contribute to a deferred compensation plan on a voluntary basis.
Telecommunications/Equipment Allowance - Negotiable

Auto Allowance - Negotiable

Flexible Spending Account - Employees may contribute to a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account on a voluntary basis.

Paid Time Off (Vacation) - Accrual rate of 168 hours per year. Sick Leave - 96 hours per year; this program includes a cash incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.

Management Leave - Negotiable

Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year.

Salary:

$218,832.00 - $299,076.00 Annually