City Manager: Strategic Leader & Community Builder

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 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.