CITY OF Santa Barbara, CA

INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN

THE POSITION OF

Assistant City Administrator

members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contributes 13.50% of salary. PERS Fire Safety Formula: “Classic” members: 3% @ 50; employee contributes 9% of salary. “New” members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contributes 13.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision benefits are available under the Cafeteria 125 Plan. The City will contribute $1,718 / month. The employee distributes this money toward the various cafeteria plan options.Deferred Compensation – (457) Savings Plan is available.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – A City-paid Employee Assistance Program is available for employees and family members.Holidays – 10 holidays (80 hours) are observed / year.Vacation – accrued at 160 hours / year, increasing with City service.Management Leave – 40 hours are provided each July 1st (pro-rated the first year).Personal Leave – 32 hours are provided each July 1st (pro-rated the first year).Sick Leave – accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year.Life Insurance – City-paid term life insurance (1 x annual salary) is provided. Employee-paid supplemental life insurance is available subject to a health application if coverage is not elected during the new hire guarantee issue period.Long-term Disability Insurance – City-paid coverage is provided.Short Term Disability Insurance – Optional employee-paid coverage is available.Medicare – Employee pays 1.45% of salary towards future Medicare benefits.Flexwork/Telecommuting – available.Car Allowance – provided at $627/ month.The City is an employer-member of the Coastal Housing Partnership which offers regular employees with home loan assistance and rental reductions.The City will assist with a portion of the moving expenses and housing if the candidate needs to relocate to the Santa Barbara/South Coast region.

TO APPLYIf you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at:

www.bobmurrayassoc.comto apply online.

Filing Deadline: December 6, 2020

Following the filing deadline, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews with Bob Murray & Associates. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment follow-ing finalist selection.

Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Santa Barbara. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only follow-ing candidate approval.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Valerie Phillips at:

(916) 784-9080

THE COMMUNITYSanta Barbara is among the world’s most desirable places to work and live. Quietly nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara represents the essence of Southern California — the art and culture of a metropolitan city with the heart and hospitality of a small, beautiful coastal town. The City is a 2-hour drive north of Los Angeles or a short hop from any corner of the world via the Santa Barbara Airport. Santa Barbara provides a unique living environment. The City offers its approximately 91,000 residents a year-round mild climate with an average temperature in the 70s, magnificent beaches, mountains, and parks within minutes of a bustling downtown.

Among the City’s many amenities are excellent healthcare services, abundant shopping and dining, harbor facilities, a municipal golf course and a newly renovated municipal airport. Institutions of higher learning include the University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, Antioch University, and Brooks Institute of Photography. With so many choices of restaurants, cultural events, outdoor recreations and leisure activities, Santa Barbara offers something for every taste and lifestyle. Santa Barbara is a truly magnificent and unique place to live and work.

THE ORGANIZATIONSanta Barbara is managed by the Council/City Administrator form of government. City government services are provided by 14 departments: Airport, City Administrator, City Attorney, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Sustainability and Resilience, and Waterfront. The City Administrator is also the appointed City Clerk/Treasurer.

Santa Barbara has 1,062 full-time equivalent employees, a $342.4 million operating budget and a combined capital budget totaling $53.4 million for fiscal year 2020. The seven-member City Council is elected by district, except the Mayor, who is elected at-large.

The City provides a full scope of services to the community, including public safety (fire and police), library, parks, recreation, planning, engineering, water, storm drain, refuse, and waste-water; and includes a municipal airport, golf course, and harbor. Santa Barbara serves

as the county seat as well as the county’s financial and retail center. Research and development, high tech, and light industry businesses play an important role in Santa Barbara’s economy. Year-round tourism also produces jobs and revenue to the City.

Visit the City’s website atwww.santabarbaraca.gov

to learn more about this interesting and exciting community.

THE POSITIONUnder general direction of the City Administrator, the Assistant City Admin-istrator provides direction to several major City departments and operations; initiates and leads City-wide programs and initiatives having the highest level of City Council and community visibility; and, in their absence, acts as the City Administrator.

Essential duties of the Assistant City Administrator may include, but are not limited to: assisting the City Administrator and City Council in developing the City’s short- and long-range goals; auditing operations, performance benchmarks, manage-ment reports, budgetary allocations, organization of functions and surveying satisfaction levels; analyzing contract and staff services; negotiating complex contracts, franchises, multi-agency coordination initiatives, and joint powers agreements; providing direction and oversight to interdisciplinary project teams; and participating as a member of the City’s executive management team, engaging in decision-making involving policy option, programs, and use of City resources.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe City of Santa Barbara is seeking a smart, savvy, experienced generalist to serve as its new Assistant City Administrator. The ideal candidate will be politically astute, yet apo-litical, and possess a strong background in city operations. As a representative of the City, the Assistant City Administrator will ensure that a high level of customer service is provided to internal and external stakeholders in a positive, collaborative, and professional manner. A strategic thinker and solution-oriented individual who serves as an organizational asset and team-player is sought. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high quality services, strengthening community connections, and leading by example. The incoming Assistant City Administrator will act as a safe and trustworthy sounding board and resource for exploring new ideas and different business practices that will benefit the organization and community.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and team-oriented candidate who has a proven record as an innovative leader, possessing excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs. An Assistant City Administrator with a high level of emotional intelligence will be valued, along with advanced leadership and management skills and a proven ability to lead teams of executive, managerial, and professional staff. An active listener and open communicator who understands the value of serving as both a coach and mentor to staff is sought. The selected candidate will be approachable, engaging, and committed to creating an open atmosphere where ideas and feedback are encouraged, supported, and valued.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of municipality management of city activities and services; principles and practices of public admin-istration; management theory and practice; city organization, structure, operations, policies, and objectives; community and public relations; applicable City ordinances; budget preparation and management; principles and practices of administration, supervision, and

training; applicable laws, codes, regula-tions, policies, and procedures; and principles and techniques of public speaking and public relations. A strong commitment to public service is highly desirable.

Candidates must possess the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accred-ited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration or a related field and ten (10) or more years of broad and progressively responsible experience in a managerial and profes-sional capacity within local government, preferably including planning, project management, personnel leadership, and budgeting accountabilities. Additional education equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a closely related field is preferred.

THE COMPENSATION

The annual salary for the Assistant City Administrator position is

$187,510.44 - $227,920.68; placement within this

range is dependent upon qualifications and expe-rience. The City also offers an attractive ben-efits package including:

Retirement – PERS Miscellaneous formula:

“Classic” members: 2.7% @ 55; employee contributes 12.347%

of salary. “New” members: 2% @ 62; employee contributes 6.75% of salary. PERS Police Safety Formula: “Classic” members: 3% @ 50; employee contributes 9% of salary. “New”

Santa Barbara is a truly magnificent

and unique place to live and work.

The ideal candidate will be

politically astute, yet apolitical, and possess a strong background in

city operations.

THE COMMUNITYSanta Barbara is among the world’s most desirable places to work and live. Quietly nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara represents the essence of Southern California — the art and culture of a metropolitan city with the heart and hospitality of a small, beautiful coastal town. The City is a 2-hour drive north of Los Angeles or a short hop from any corner of the world via the Santa Barbara Airport. Santa Barbara provides a unique living environment. The City offers its approximately 91,000 residents a year-round mild climate with an average temperature in the 70s, magnificent beaches, mountains, and parks within minutes of a bustling downtown.

Among the City’s many amenities are excellent healthcare services, abundant shopping and dining, harbor facilities, a municipal golf course and a newly renovated municipal airport. Institutions of higher learning include the University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, Antioch University, and Brooks Institute of Photography. With so many choices of restaurants, cultural events, outdoor recreations and leisure activities, Santa Barbara offers something for every taste and lifestyle. Santa Barbara is a truly magnificent and unique place to live and work.

THE ORGANIZATIONSanta Barbara is managed by the Council/City Administrator form of government. City government services are provided by 14 departments: Airport, City Administrator, City Attorney, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, Sustainability and Resilience, and Waterfront. The City Administrator is also the appointed City Clerk/Treasurer.

Santa Barbara has 1,062 full-time equivalent employees, a $342.4 million operating budget and a combined capital budget totaling $53.4 million for fiscal year 2020. The seven-member City Council is elected by district, except the Mayor, who is elected at-large.

The City provides a full scope of services to the community, including public safety (fire and police), library, parks, recreation, planning, engineering, water, storm drain, refuse, and waste-water; and includes a municipal airport, golf course, and harbor. Santa Barbara serves

as the county seat as well as the county’s financial and retail center. Research and development, high tech, and light industry businesses play an important role in Santa Barbara’s economy. Year-round tourism also produces jobs and revenue to the City.

Visit the City’s website atwww.santabarbaraca.gov

to learn more about this interesting and exciting community.

THE POSITIONUnder general direction of the City Administrator, the Assistant City Admin-istrator provides direction to several major City departments and operations; initiates and leads City-wide programs and initiatives having the highest level of City Council and community visibility; and, in their absence, acts as the City Administrator.

Essential duties of the Assistant City Administrator may include, but are not limited to: assisting the City Administrator and City Council in developing the City’s short- and long-range goals; auditing operations, performance benchmarks, manage-ment reports, budgetary allocations, organization of functions and surveying satisfaction levels; analyzing contract and staff services; negotiating complex contracts, franchises, multi-agency coordination initiatives, and joint powers agreements; providing direction and oversight to interdisciplinary project teams; and participating as a member of the City’s executive management team, engaging in decision-making involving policy option, programs, and use of City resources.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe City of Santa Barbara is seeking a smart, savvy, experienced generalist to serve as its new Assistant City Administrator. The ideal candidate will be politically astute, yet apo-litical, and possess a strong background in city operations. As a representative of the City, the Assistant City Administrator will ensure that a high level of customer service is provided to internal and external stakeholders in a positive, collaborative, and professional manner. A strategic thinker and solution-oriented individual who serves as an organizational asset and team-player is sought. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high quality services, strengthening community connections, and leading by example. The incoming Assistant City Administrator will act as a safe and trustworthy sounding board and resource for exploring new ideas and different business practices that will benefit the organization and community.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and team-oriented candidate who has a proven record as an innovative leader, possessing excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Candidates should have a demonstrated history of identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs. An Assistant City Administrator with a high level of emotional intelligence will be valued, along with advanced leadership and management skills and a proven ability to lead teams of executive, managerial, and professional staff. An active listener and open communicator who understands the value of serving as both a coach and mentor to staff is sought. The selected candidate will be approachable, engaging, and committed to creating an open atmosphere where ideas and feedback are encouraged, supported, and valued.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of municipality management of city activities and services; principles and practices of public admin-istration; management theory and practice; city organization, structure, operations, policies, and objectives; community and public relations; applicable City ordinances; budget preparation and management; principles and practices of administration, supervision, and

training; applicable laws, codes, regula-tions, policies, and procedures; and principles and techniques of public speaking and public relations. A strong commitment to public service is highly desirable.

Candidates must possess the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accred-ited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration or a related field and ten (10) or more years of broad and progressively responsible experience in a managerial and profes-sional capacity within local government, preferably including planning, project management, personnel leadership, and budgeting accountabilities. Additional education equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a closely related field is preferred.

THE COMPENSATION

The annual salary for the Assistant City Administrator position is

$187,510.44 - $227,920.68; placement within this

range is dependent upon qualifications and expe-rience. The City also offers an attractive ben-efits package including:

Retirement – PERS Miscellaneous formula:

“Classic” members: 2.7% @ 55; employee contributes 12.347%

of salary. “New” members: 2% @ 62; employee contributes 6.75% of salary. PERS Police Safety Formula: “Classic” members: 3% @ 50; employee contributes 9% of salary. “New”

Santa Barbara is a truly magnificent

and unique place to live and work.

The ideal candidate will be

politically astute, yet apolitical, and possess a strong background in

city operations.

CITY OF Santa Barbara, CA

INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN

THE POSITION OF

Assistant City Administrator

members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contributes 13.50% of salary. PERS Fire Safety Formula: “Classic” members: 3% @ 50; employee contributes 9% of salary. “New” members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contributes 13.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision benefits are available under the Cafeteria 125 Plan. The City will contribute $1,718 / month. The employee distributes this money toward the various cafeteria plan options.Deferred Compensation – (457) Savings Plan is available.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – A City-paid Employee Assistance Program is available for employees and family members.Holidays – 10 holidays (80 hours) are observed / year.Vacation – accrued at 160 hours / year, increasing with City service.Management Leave – 40 hours are provided each July 1st (pro-rated the first year).Personal Leave – 32 hours are provided each July 1st (pro-rated the first year).Sick Leave – accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year.Life Insurance – City-paid term life insurance (1 x annual salary) is provided. Employee-paid supplemental life insurance is available subject to a health application if coverage is not elected during the new hire guarantee issue period.Long-term Disability Insurance – City-paid coverage is provided.Short Term Disability Insurance – Optional employee-paid coverage is available.Medicare – Employee pays 1.45% of salary towards future Medicare benefits.Flexwork/Telecommuting – available.Car Allowance – provided at $627/ month.The City is an employer-member of the Coastal Housing Partnership which offers regular employees with home loan assistance and rental reductions.The City will assist with a portion of the moving expenses and housing if the candidate needs to relocate to the Santa Barbara/South Coast region.

TO APPLYIf you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at:

www.bobmurrayassoc.comto apply online.

Filing Deadline: December 6, 2020

Following the filing deadline, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews with Bob Murray & Associates. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment follow-ing finalist selection.

Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Santa Barbara. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only follow-ing candidate approval.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Valerie Phillips at:

(916) 784-9080