Executive ACM/COO — Growth & City Operations Leader

ICMA; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria Health Plan (monthly Citycon

City Vehicle

CalPERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Incentive

Job summary

The City of Barstow invites applications for the Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer to oversee operations under the City Manager. You will coordinate multiple departments and execute Council priorities, driving growth and efficiency in City services.

Ideal candidates bring extensive local-government experience, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of implementing policy into action, with readiness to supervise and guide executive-level staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with eight years of municipal experience, including three years of supervisory responsibility; equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Master's degree highly desirable and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day citywide operations.
• Participate in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Recommend service and staffing levels; prepare and monitor budgets.
• Support capital improvement and general plan activities; direct research and reports for the City Manager, City Council, and public.
• Help improve service delivery, organizational accountability, and interdepartmental cooperation.
• Represent the City Manager with developers, committees, community groups, and outside agencies.
• Work directly with elected officials on projects and initiatives.
• Serve as Acting City Manager when assigned.

Skills

Local government operations

Collaboration leadership

Budgeting oversight

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, business administration, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

The City of Barstow invites applications for the Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer to oversee operations under the City Manager. You will coordinate multiple departments and execute Council priorities, driving growth and efficiency in City services.

Ideal candidates bring extensive local-government experience, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of implementing policy into action, with readiness to supervise and guide executive-level staff.