Assistant to the City Manager

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The City of Pleasanton is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager to provide professional-level managerial support to the City Manager and Deputy and/or Assistant City Manager on a variety of difficult, complex, and sensitive administrative matters. The Assistant to the City Manager provides high-level research and analysis of programs and policies, and reviews, develops, reports, and monitors legislative and other intergovernmental activities. This is an outstanding career opportunity to join the City of Pleasanton City Manager's office in a critical role with leadership over projects of citywide importance, which could include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) program support; legislative framework development; executive team professional development and coordination; budgeting; research; interagency relations and other special projects as assigned. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who embodies the City of Pleasanton's values of service , integrity , inclusion , and innovation . The ideal candidate understands what it takes to motivate a team and build a successful organization, with a passion for teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement. For more information about the position, please refer to the by visiting the following link: Assistant to the City Manager.

• Undertakes studies to determine the financial and operational feasibility and desirability of providing municipal services and programs.
• Develops policies and procedures to facilitate the management of the City organization.
• Analyzes existing programs and services to evaluate their effectiveness in meeting stated objectives, as appropriate, recommends program and service improvements.
• Exercises management responsibilities for assigned programs, e.g., community education, franchised services, and cable TV.
• Conduct research into a variety of issues affecting City government.
• As assigned, provides professional management advice/assistance to operating departments including organization, staffing, and service delivery.
• Represents the City Manager's office in relations with both public and private organizations.
• Prepares reports, attends meetings, makes public presentations associated with assigned responsibilities.

Educatio n: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, social science, finance or another applicable field. A master's degree is preferred. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Special Requirements: Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of public administration and of the operation of council-manager form of government.
• Organization analysis and development.
• Budgeting and finance in the public sector.
• Fiscal analysis.
• Research methods.
• Technical and analytical report writing.
• Relationships between local, state, and federal government.
• Electronic information systems.

• Plan, organize, and administer programs and projects.
• Conduct organizational and operational analysis.
• Develop recommendations and implement programs, procedures for financial and budgetary analyses.
• Recommend solutions to problems; represent the City Manager's office, staff, and the City in a professional manner.
• Make presentations.

• Facilitate change in the organization.
• Exercise professional judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relations with staff, public officials, and members of the community.
• Motivate others.

Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at Click on “Job Opportunities”. SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:

123 Main Street, P.O. Box 520 Pleasanton, California, 94566

The City of Pleasanton is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager to provide professional-level managerial support to the City Manager and Deputy and/or Assistant City Manager on a variety of difficult, complex, and sensitive administrative matters. The Assistant to the City Manager provides high-level research and analysis of programs and policies, and reviews, develops, reports, and monitors legislative and other intergovernmental activities. This is an outstanding career opportunity to join the City of Pleasanton City Manager's office in a critical role with leadership over projects of citywide importance, which could include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) program support; legislative framework development; executive team professional development and coordination; budgeting; research; interagency relations and other special projects as assigned. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who embodies the City of Pleasanton's values of service , integrity , inclusion , and innovation . The ideal candidate understands what it takes to motivate a team and build a successful organization, with a passion for teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement. For more information about the position, please refer to the by visiting the following link: Assistant to the City Manager.

• Undertakes studies to determine the financial and operational feasibility and desirability of providing municipal services and programs.
• Develops policies and procedures to facilitate the management of the City organization.
• Analyzes existing programs and services to evaluate their effectiveness in meeting stated objectives, as appropriate, recommends program and service improvements.
• Exercises management responsibilities for assigned programs, e.g., community education, franchised services, and cable TV.
• Conduct research into a variety of issues affecting City government.
• As assigned, provides professional management advice/assistance to operating departments including organization, staffing, and service delivery.
• Represents the City Manager's office in relations with both public and private organizations.
• Prepares reports, attends meetings, makes public presentations associated with assigned responsibilities.

Educatio n: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, social science, finance or another applicable field. A master's degree is preferred. Experience: Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Special Requirements: Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of public administration and of the operation of council-manager form of government.
• Organization analysis and development.
• Budgeting and finance in the public sector.
• Fiscal analysis.
• Research methods.
• Technical and analytical report writing.
• Relationships between local, state, and federal government.
• Electronic information systems.

• Plan, organize, and administer programs and projects.
• Conduct organizational and operational analysis.
• Develop recommendations and implement programs, procedures for financial and budgetary analyses.
• Recommend solutions to problems; represent the City Manager's office, staff, and the City in a professional manner.
• Make presentations.

• Facilitate change in the organization.
• Exercise professional judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relations with staff, public officials, and members of the community.
• Motivate others.

Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at Click on “Job Opportunities”. SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:

• Management Pay and Performance Plan - This plan provides an opportunity for individuals to earn up to 20% above their control point for continued exceptional performance over time.
• Medical Insurance - Choice of one of four comprehensive health plans (available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California).
• Dental Insurance - City paid, including $2,000 maximum orthodontic benefit.
• Life Insurance - Twice annual salary to maximum $100,000.
• Long-Term/Short-Term Disability - 60% of salary to maximum benefit of $10,000 monthly for LTD. (employee paid)
• PERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Program - Two deferred compensation programs are available from which to choose, allowing employees to maximize contributions to their retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis. Management employees are eligible to participate in both programs concurrently.
• Vacation Leave - First through fourth year accrued at 6.667 hours per month; fifth through ninth year accrues at 10 hours per month; and progressing with years of service.
• Administrative Leave - Seven days per year, paid if not taken. City Manager may authorize an additional three days per year based on performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Job related courses from accredited college or universities reimbursed at California State University East Bay current tuition rate.
• Holidays - Eleven fixed holidays per year plus seven floating holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave -Twelve days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Program