City Manager

CITY OF MCFARLAND

CITY MANAGER

Salary: DOE (EXEMPT)

Opening Date: January 5, 2024

Closing Date: January 19, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the city, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of all city departments and executing the policies and objectives set forth by the City Council. The City Manager ensures efficient and effective municipal services, promotes economic development, and fosters community engagement.

JOB DUTIES:

Assist the City Council in the development of City goals, objectives, and priorities. Oversee special programs as assigned by the City Council.

Select, appoint, supervise, train, evaluate, discipline, and reward City department heads and staff members of the Office of the City Manager. Direct, evaluate, reward, and discipline those employees. Assure that department heads provide job safe practices and instruction related to the typical work environments of their departments.

Provide visionary leadership in managing city affairs, including strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development.

Interpret City Policy for City employees and the general public. Direct the preparation of the City’s annual budget and review and adjust department budget estimates before final submittal to the City Council

Engage with residents, businesses, and community groups to understand and address local needs, enhancing community satisfaction.

Serve as the primary liaison to the City Council, providing regular updates and ensuring council decisions are effectively implemented.

Attend all meetings of the City Council, unless excused therefrom.

May attend any, and all meetings of City commissions, boards, or committees created by the City Council, upon his/her own volition, and will attend such meetings upon direction of the City Council.

Represent the City on various regional, community, and professional boards, committees, and commissions, and make necessary presentations. Maintain effective liaison with colleagues and practitioners in similar local, state, and federal activities.

Conduct legislative advocacy and analysis on behalf of the city and ensure the City Council is informed of the City’s position.

Commit the City to courses of action within established general policy. Pursue economic development on behalf of the City and serve as Executive Director of the City’s Redevelopment Agency and Public Finance Authority.

Negotiate with those collective bargaining groups representing City employees and with outside entities concerning the establishment of contractual relationships with the City.

Prepare staff analysis and reports on various projects and programs. Present analysis in both oral and written form through Council and other public presentations.

Conduct complex administrative and operational studies, analyze findings, and prepare recommendations regarding proposals for programs, services, equipment, and personnel.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Coordinate emergency response strategies and ensure preparedness for city-wide emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Providing skilled analytical and management staff support to the City Council. Conducting complex analytical and operational studies, evaluating alternatives, and making effective recommendations. Reading, interpreting, and applying complex procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Negotiating and representing City interests. Organizing and prioritizing assigned work. Preparing clear, accurate, and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Maintaining confidentiality. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and with professional colleagues in other jurisdictions. Communicating tactfully, sensitively, and effectively with employees and employee representatives. Using initiative and making sound and independent judgments within established goals and objectives.

Ability to: Develop, coordinate, and administer complex operating and capital improvement budgets. Analyze, interpret, and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written English. Effectively represent the city in meetings with the public, representatives of public and private organizations. Operate a personal computer and related spreadsheet and word processing programs, as well as other Windows-based applications.

Licensing and Certificates: Possess an appropriate California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal government, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of municipal operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster community partnerships.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The City of McFarland offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Comprehensive City paid medical including buy-up option, City paid dental, and vision benefits for the employee and Dependents.
• Life insurance $50,000 (Employee Only)
• Retirement: Deferred Compensation 401(k) -The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
• Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional)
• Section 125 plan participation
• 12 Days' vacation and 12 Days of sick pay accrued annually.
• 12 Days Holiday Pay
• 1 Personal Day Pay
• Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm Schedule

APPLICATION: To apply, please complete an application online at www.mcfarlandcity.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. To be considered for this position, please submit a complete employment application and resume.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of McFarland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• supervising: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person