CITY MANAGER

City-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking a City Manager to coordinate the city’s administrative activities and operations, advising the City Council with independent judgment and initiative.

The incumbent will oversee staff, prepare and administer budgets, develop long-term capital plans, and liaise with residents and outside agencies to ensure effective city governance. This is an at-will, exempt position appointed by the City Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree is highly preferred and may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Direct and participate, with department head cooperation, in the preparation and administration of the city budget.
• Prepare long‑term plans of capital improvements with plans for their financing.
• Confer with department heads concerning administrative and operational problems, make appropriate decisions or recommendations.
• Prepare and submit to the City Council reports of finances and administrative activities, keep City Council advised of financial conditions, program progress, and present and future needs of the city.
• Oversee the enforcement of all city ordinances.
• Direct the preparation of plans and specifications for work which the City Council orders.
• Interpret, analyze, and explain policies, procedures, and programs.
• Confer with residents, taxpayers, businesses, and other individuals, groups, and outside agencies having an interest or potential interest in affairs of city concern.
• Respond to the most difficult complaints and requests for information.
• Represent the city in the community and at professional meetings as required.
• Coordinate city activities with other governmental agencies and outside organizations.
• Perform all duties as may be prescribed in the City Charter or required by City Council action.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of City Manager.

Subject to policy direction by the City Council, the City Manager* will coordinate the overall administrative activities and operations of the city; advise and assist the City Council exercising independent judgment and initiative; and do related work as required.

*This position is designated as non-classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Direct and participate, with department head cooperation, in the preparation and administration of the city budget.
• Prepare long‑term plans of capital improvements with plans for their financing.
• Confer with department heads concerning administrative and operational problems, make appropriate decisions or recommendations.
• Prepare and submit to the City Council reports of finances and administrative activities, keep City Council advised of financial conditions, program progress, and present and future needs of the city.
• Oversee the enforcement of all city ordinances.
• Direct the preparation of plans and specifications for work which the City Council orders.
• Interpret, analyze, and explain policies, procedures, and programs.
• Confer with residents, taxpayers, businesses, and other individuals, groups, and outside agencies having an interest or potential interest in affairs of city concern.
• Respond to the most difficult complaints and requests for information.
• Represent the city in the community and at professional meeting as required.
• Coordinate city activities with other governmental agencies and outside organizations.
• Perform all duties as may be prescribed in the City Charter or required by City Council action.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Education

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is highly preferred and may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Experience

Ten years of progressively responsible administrative managerial or leadership experience in municipal government which includes three (3) years as a director, deputy director or other senior management level.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job‑related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self‑schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self‑scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre‑employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. 1) An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. 2) An advanced‑level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e‑mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Subject to change, more information to come.