City of Compton
General Purpose
Under the general administrative direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager assists in planning, directing, managing, and reviewing the daily activities and operations of the City; coordinates assigned activities with City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support to the City Manager and City Council.
Supervision Works under the direction of the City Manager; exercises supervisory responsibilities over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in developing, planning and implementing administrative policies, goals and objectives for the City.
Assist the City Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the operations, services, and activities, and work standards of City departments and programs.
Implement directives and policy from the City Manager; meet and coordinate with Department Heads and Managers to coordinate and direct programs and projects; assign projects and programmatic areas.
Ensure the successful completion of operations, services, programs and projects; continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of City-wide service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor administrative and support systems; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Provide complex administrative and technical support to the City Manager regarding Economic and Development services.
Assist in developing, coordinating, administering and monitoring the City budget; direct the forecast of additional funds; review and control programs and projects to ensure cost effectiveness.
Meet and confer with citizens; explain and interpret City operations, programs, policies, and activities; review and respond to City Council member and citizen requests for service and complaints; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
Serve as management representative in the negotiations of contracts and agreements with employee representatives.
Participate on a variety of committees and commissions; prepare and approve material and agenda items for formal and informal meetings.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal government.
Serve as acting City Manager as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, urban planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
Experience:
Six years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in municipal government including three years of management responsibility.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures and operational needs.
Municipal government operations, including finance, bonds, personnel, California redevelopment law, public relations, planning, and supervision.
City-wide program development and administration.
Municipal government budget preparation and administration; federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Writing, presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence and information distribution; research and reporting methods.
Representation of the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various organizations.
Land use, development, legislation, economic development, community service, and related services.
Public Works, Infrastructure, Housing, and Grants programs and policies.
Required Skills
Administrative and professional leadership and direction for the City.
Administration of City-wide programs and activities.
Implementation of goals, objectives, and procedures for effective municipal services.
Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating management staff; delegation.
Selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
Identification and response to community, City Manager, and City Council member issues.
Problem analysis and solution implementation.
Research, analysis, and evaluation of new service delivery methods.
Preparation and administration of large and complex budgets; allocation of limited resources.
Interpretation and application of City policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and have an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work in a standard office environment.
Benefits
CalPERS Retirement – Secure pension through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
Lifetime Medical Coverage for Retirees – Fully funded by the City after 5 years of service with CalPers.
CalPERS Health Benefits Program – Choice of 10 health plans; City-paid premiums for employees and eligible dependents (up to annual Kaiser family rate).
Employer-Paid Vision and Dental Insurance – For employees and eligible dependents.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance – Offered through UNUM.
Flexible Spending Accounts – For healthcare and dependent care expenses through American Fidelity.
Employee-Sponsored Supplemental Benefits – Optional coverage such as life, disability, and accident insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and 16 paid holidays per year.
4/10 Flexible Work Schedule – Most administrative roles based at City Hall enjoy a 4-day workweek, with Fridays off.
Educational Reimbursement – Up to $3,000 per fiscal year for tuition and books.
Employee Assistance Program – Confidential services for personal and professional support.
Professional Development Opportunities – Ongoing training and career growth resources.
Location: Beverly Hills, CA. Salary range: $293,891.88 – $425,279.88 (3 weeks ago).
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Supervision Works under the direction of the City Manager; exercises supervisory responsibilities over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in developing, planning and implementing administrative policies, goals and objectives for the City.
Assist the City Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the operations, services, and activities, and work standards of City departments and programs.
Implement directives and policy from the City Manager; meet and coordinate with Department Heads and Managers to coordinate and direct programs and projects; assign projects and programmatic areas.
Ensure the successful completion of operations, services, programs and projects; continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of City-wide service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor administrative and support systems; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Provide complex administrative and technical support to the City Manager regarding Economic and Development services.
Assist in developing, coordinating, administering and monitoring the City budget; direct the forecast of additional funds; review and control programs and projects to ensure cost effectiveness.
Meet and confer with citizens; explain and interpret City operations, programs, policies, and activities; review and respond to City Council member and citizen requests for service and complaints; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
Serve as management representative in the negotiations of contracts and agreements with employee representatives.
Participate on a variety of committees and commissions; prepare and approve material and agenda items for formal and informal meetings.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal government.
Serve as acting City Manager as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, urban planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
Experience:
Six years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in municipal government including three years of management responsibility.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures and operational needs.
Municipal government operations, including finance, bonds, personnel, California redevelopment law, public relations, planning, and supervision.
City-wide program development and administration.
Municipal government budget preparation and administration; federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Writing, presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence and information distribution; research and reporting methods.
Representation of the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various organizations.
Land use, development, legislation, economic development, community service, and related services.
Public Works, Infrastructure, Housing, and Grants programs and policies.
Required Skills
Administrative and professional leadership and direction for the City.
Administration of City-wide programs and activities.
Implementation of goals, objectives, and procedures for effective municipal services.
Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating management staff; delegation.
Selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
Identification and response to community, City Manager, and City Council member issues.
Problem analysis and solution implementation.
Research, analysis, and evaluation of new service delivery methods.
Preparation and administration of large and complex budgets; allocation of limited resources.
Interpretation and application of City policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and have an acceptable driving history.
Ability to work in a standard office environment.
Benefits
CalPERS Retirement – Secure pension through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
Lifetime Medical Coverage for Retirees – Fully funded by the City after 5 years of service with CalPers.
CalPERS Health Benefits Program – Choice of 10 health plans; City-paid premiums for employees and eligible dependents (up to annual Kaiser family rate).
Employer-Paid Vision and Dental Insurance – For employees and eligible dependents.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance – Offered through UNUM.
Flexible Spending Accounts – For healthcare and dependent care expenses through American Fidelity.
Employee-Sponsored Supplemental Benefits – Optional coverage such as life, disability, and accident insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and 16 paid holidays per year.
4/10 Flexible Work Schedule – Most administrative roles based at City Hall enjoy a 4-day workweek, with Fridays off.
Educational Reimbursement – Up to $3,000 per fiscal year for tuition and books.
Employee Assistance Program – Confidential services for personal and professional support.
Professional Development Opportunities – Ongoing training and career growth resources.
Location: Beverly Hills, CA. Salary range: $293,891.88 – $425,279.88 (3 weeks ago).
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