Executive Director of Finance & Operations

City of Palmdale, California; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave benefits

Wellness program

CalPERS retirement benefits

Deferred compensation program

Bilingual stipend

Direct deposit

Job summary

City of Palmdale, California is seeking an executive-level director to plan, direct, coordinate and manage operations for the assigned department. This role reports to city leadership and leads staff, budgets, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include developing goals, policies, budget administration, staff supervision, program development, and presenting to city council. The position is confidential and requires availability beyond standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, recreation administration, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience with program and policy development in the assigned department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; develop strategies to build a sustainable organization and meet city strategic objectives.
• Provide overall management for all Department programs.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.

Skills

Public administration

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Policy development

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration / business administration / related field

Tools

MS Office / financial software

Job description

City of Palmdale, California is seeking an executive-level director to plan, direct, coordinate and manage operations for the assigned department. This role reports to city leadership and leads staff, budgets, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include developing goals, policies, budget administration, staff supervision, program development, and presenting to city council. The position is confidential and requires availability beyond standard hours.