City Manager
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Descrizione del lavoro
City of Galt seeks a seasoned City Manager to provide executive leadership for city operations, policy guidance, and community development. You will supervise staff, oversee the budget, and ensure efficient public service delivery across departments, while maintaining strong relationships with the City Council, state and local agencies, and community stakeholders.
The role requires a track record of strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, and effective intergovernmental collaboration to advance
Competenze
- Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration and 10 years of management experience in a public agency.
- Experience directing city operations, budgeting, and policy development.
Mansioni
- Plans, organizes, and administers city programs and services.
- Oversees annual budget preparation and expenditures.
- Advises City Council on issues, programs, and finances.
- Directs facilities, personnel, and contract services.
- Represents the City with agencies and community groups.
Conoscenze
Formazione
Strumenti
Descrizione del lavoro
Under policy direction, plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all City functions and activities; serves as the Director of the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency, provides policy guidance and program evaluation to the City Council and management staff; encourages and facilitates provision of services to City residents and businesses; fosters cooperative working relationships with State and local intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development; and performs related work as required.
Receives policy direction from the City Council. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises general direction and supervision over the entire City staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.
The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City, accountable to the City Council and responsible for enforcement of all City codes and regulations, the conduct of all financial activities, and the efficient and economical performance of the City’s operations.
- Plans, organizes and administers, either directly or through subordinate management and supervisory staff, coordinates and evaluates the work of the City in accordance with applicable laws, codes and regulations and adopted policies and objectives of the City Council.
- Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of goals, objectives and programs for the City Council and the City; develops administrative policies, procedures and work standards to ensure that the goals and objectives are met and that programs provide mandated services in an effective, efficient and economical manner.
- Oversees the preparation of the annual budget for the City; authorizes directly or through staff, budget transfers, expenditures and purchases; provides information regarding the financial condition and needs to the City Council.
- Advises the City Council on issues, programs and financial status; prepares and recommends long- and short-range plans for City service provision, capital improvements and funding; and directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future City needs.
- Oversees the administration, construction, use and maintenance of all City facilities and equipment, including buildings, parks, facilities other public property.
- Represents the City and the Council in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations; acts as the City liaison with the media.
- Provides for the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding the administration of and services provided by the City government.
- Provides for contract and franchise services and ensures proper performance of obligations to the City; has responsibility for enforcement of all City codes and regulations.
- Oversees the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of City staff; oversees the implementation of effective employee relations and related programs; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
- Directs the preparation of and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, procedures and other written materials.
- Oversees the maintenance of working and official City files.
- Ensures that the Council is kept informed of City functions, activities and financial status and of legal, social and economic issues affecting City activities.
- Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect City operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
- Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
- Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration in a municipal setting.
- Functions, services, and funding sources of a municipal government.
- Functions, authority, responsibilities, and limitations of an elected City Council.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Principles and practices of municipal budget development, administration, and accountability.
- Principles, practices, and legal elements of California economic and community development and redevelopment.
- Current social, political, and economic trends affecting City government and service provision.
- Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with the media, governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- Safe driving rules and practices.
- Plan, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate the functions, activities, and staff of the City.
- Work cooperatively with, providing staff support to, and implementing the policies of the City Council.
- Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
- Oversee all City financial activities, including administering investments, the development and implementation of the City budget, and the control of all expenditures and purchases.
- Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations, and the media.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Effectively represent the City in meetings with the media, governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
- Direct the preparation of and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written material.
- Using tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- 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.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a field related to the work, and ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in a public agency setting as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in a related administrative/managerial capacity, including five (5) years of management or supervisory experience.
Possession of an appropriate Master’s degree and experience in working with an elected council or board is highly desirable.
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Before beginning employment, candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment process. Depending on the classification, the pre-employment process may include reference checks, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, a Personal History Statement (for specific classifications), a police records check (for specific classifications), and a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, physical examination, lift test, and/or hearing test. For Police Department candidates, the pre-employment process may also include a CVSA, background investigation, and psychological examination.
Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form to Rachelle Jennings, Human Resources Analyst, by email to rjennings@cityofgalt.org 72 hours before the test date.
- $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home within the Program Service Area.
Years of Service
Hours Per Pay Period
Hours Annually
Maximum Accumulation (hours)
Less than four (4) years
3.0769
80
120
After four (4) years
4.6154
120
180
After ten (10) years
6.1538
160
240
After fifteen (15) years
7.6923
200
300
After twenty-two (22) years
9.2307
240
360
This position receives one hundred (100) hours of administrative leave time on July 1st of each year.
Employees hired with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue vacation at the rate of 120 hours per year from the date of hire. Refer to City Personnel Manual for eligibility rules.
Employee shall have the right to receive the cash value of vacation leave for up to eighty hours (80 hours) of vacation leave per year, consistent with the requirements of Section 13.11 of the Personnel Manual.
Employees receive thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday. Thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Employees will accrue eight (8) hours per month (96 hours per year) of sick leave; remaining balances roll over year to year with no maximum cap.
Allowed leave with pay for the equivalent of three normal work shifts and an additional two unpaid days in which the employee may elect to use paid leave accruals.
Employees retiring or separating are eligible for sick leave cash out of 75% of balance, up to a maximum of four hundred eighty (480) hours; alternatively, upon retirement, remaining sick leave hours may be converted to CalPERS service credit pursuant to the City’s CalPERS contract and section 13.10 of the City’s Personnel Manual.
The City will pay up to a maximum medical premium contribution of $1,187.63 for Employee Only, $1,900.21 for Employee plus one, and $2,470.27 for Employee plus Family. The City will pay the full cost for monthly Dental and Vision premiums for family coverage.
All employees who choose to waive coverage under the City’s medical insurance shall receive $200 per month in lieu of medical insurance for employee only, $350 per month in lieu of medical insurance for employee plus one, and $500.00 per month in lieu of medical insurance for employee plus family. An employee must provide proof of alternate health coverage to opt out of the City-provided health plan.
An employee shall be entitled to receive an additional $100 per month if certain criteria are met.
Employees who have been employed by the City for ten (10) years shall be paid five (5) percent above their regular base pay. Employees who have been employed by the City for fifteen (15) years shall be paid seven and one-half percent (7.5%) above their regular base pay.
$75 a month for cell phones with a data plan. The City will reimburse employees the cost of the initial phone along with set-up costs up to a maximum of $175 (phone and activation fees), no more frequently than once every two (2) years.
Up to $4,000 per fiscal year for approved reimbursements for full-time employees.
City pays the total cost of term premiums for $250,000 coverage.
Pays 60% of income up to a maximum of $9,000 per month.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Guidance Resources. Confidential, employer-paid benefit program designed to assist employees in solving personal problems and managing everyday issues.
Covers IRS-approved medical and/or approved dependent care expenses to be paid on a pre- tax basis.
- Medical spending up to $3,400 annually
- Dependent care up to $7,500 annually
Classic: CalPERS Retirement Formula 2% @ 55, single highest year pensionable compensation.
PEPRA (hired on or after 1/1/2013): CalPERS Retirement Formula 2% @ 62, highest three (3) year average pensionable compensation.
The City does not offer a match. The City has partnered with TIAA to offer a 457 deferred compensation plan. This is a tax‑deferred personal retirement plan (separate from pension) which allows employees to save money toward their retirement. Brochures are located in the Human Resources Division.
The employee and City both contribute to Social Security/Medicare.
Employees hired prior to 1/1/2013 and are classified as Classic CalPERS members will pay 7% of their monthly base salary towards their retirement plan.
Employees who are hired on or after 1/1/2013 shall pay towards the retirement contribution to CalPERS as required by PEPRA. The employee contribution for PEPRA as of July 1, 2026 is 7.75%.
The City will contribute its maximum medical contribution towards the employee's elected plan. The employee will then pay the remaining amount of their monthly medical premium.
The employee and City both contribute to Social Security/Medicare.
This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an express or an implied contract.
If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.
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