City Manager, City of Bell, California
This is an opportunity to provide extraordinary public service to a community that has turned the corner and taken back their City. Vision, creativity, integrity – these words describe the organization’s leader of the New City of Bell.
With the hard work of a skilled group of “transition managers,” much of the groundwork is currently being laid including the development of a professional annual budget, classification and compensation study, job descriptions, and other internal infrastructure improvements. The City’s Chief Administrative Officer will team with the new City Council and lead the organization and community into the future. Opportunities abound to select a new team of professional department heads to assist in contemporizing the organization, provide quality government services, and improve civic pride.
An opportunity for renewal – what better opportunity to contribute your proven experience and commitment to local government.
Filing deadline is March 5, 2012.
Detailed brochure to come soon.
City of Bell
County Manager, Garfield County, Colorado
Located in spectacular northwestern Colorado, Garfield County is a very dynamic and diverse community. In broad strokes, the eastern side of the county is viewed as the more cosmopolitan side of the county, closer to "up valley" communities, with the western half of the county seen as home to the natural gas industry and a more traditonal western lifestyle. The Board of County Commissioners is seeking a visionary leader with unquestionable ethics and integrity as well as solid management, organizational, and financial skills. The County is very strong financially with approximately 450 employees and total expenditures for the 2012 budgeted at 120 million. Hiring range is $105,137 to $131,421 DOQ with possible relocation assistance and competitive benefits.
Filing deadline is February 27, 2012.
Garfield County- County Manager- 2012.pdf
Garfield County
General Counsel, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, California
An independent special district formed 39 years ago, the District has permanently preserved approximately 60,000 acres of mountain, foothill, and bay land open space creating 26 preserves in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties (see openspace.org). Appointed by and reporting to a 7-member independently-elected Board, the General Counsel will enjoy the benefits of a politically stable environment and collaborative organization of 97 highly-competent and dedicated staff members. Demonstrated expertise is required in public agency law including contracting, environmental law and specifically CEQA, elections law, public record and open meeting laws, conflict of interest law, risk management, employment and labor law, real property law
Filing deadline is December 2, 2011.
Benefit Summary.pdf
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District-General Counsel- 2011.pdf
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
General Manager, Mountain House Community Services District, California
The General Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the MHCSD and in that role enforces laws, ordinances, and Master Restrictions, in addition to providing day-to-day executive oversight and management of all the MHCSD Departments. Critical responsibilities of the General Manager include assisting the MHCSD Board of Directors in the development and formulation of policies, goals, and objectives. The General Manager will also coordinate the efforts of the various MHCSD Departments budgeting, overseeing the effective and efficient delivery of public services, negotiating contracts for MHCSD services, and then looking ahead to the impacts of growth on the Master Plan.
Filing deadline is November 10, 2011.
Mountain House- General Manager- 2011.pdf
Mountain House Community Services District
City Manager, City of Palmdale, California
Located in the heart of the Antelope Valley and surrounded by the Tehachapi and San Gabriel Mountains, the City of Palmdale has been one of California’s fastest growing communities over the past 20 years and currently has a population of 153,000. Appointed by five-member City Council, the City Manager will oversee a staff of 205 and $165M budget in this progressive and fiscally sound community. Proven leadership experience in local government including municipal finance/budgeting and economic development is desired. Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field required; Master’s preferred. Salary is DOQ.
Filing deadline is December 5, 2011.
Palmdale- City Manager- 2011.pdf
City of Palmdale
Chief People Officer, City of Palo Alto, California
This progressive and culturally sophisticated community of 64,000 represents an exciting mix of tradition and innovation. Reflecting the high standards of the community, the City of Palo Alto employs a diverse, professional workforce of 1,000 within 13 departments. Reporting to the City Manager, the City is seeking a solutions- and people-oriented team leader to oversee 16 staff within a comprehensive human resources operation and to serve as a thoughtful and strategic catalyst of organizational culture and value alignment. Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, public administration, human resources, or related field is required; Master’s desirable. Salary DOQ.
Filing deadline is December 19, 2011.
Palo Alto- Chief People Officer.pdf
City of Palo Alto
City Attorney, City of Richmond, California
Richmond, with 101,000 residents, is located 16 miles northeast of San Francisco on a peninsula separating San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. Many have described what the Mayor, Council, and City Manager Bill Lindsay have accomplished in the last few years as a major renaissance in the making. The City is transitioning to an in-house City Attorney and is seeking candidates with significant experience practicing public law in California. The proven ability to provide sound legal counsel as well as manage other attorneys is required. Salary range is $148,056 to $222,084 DOQ with competitive benefits.
Filing deadline is January 3, 2012.
Richmond- City Attorney.pdf
City of Richmond
City Clerk, City of Walnut Creek, California
Nestled at the foot of Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek is an award-winning, thriving suburban community whose 66,580 residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life that has become a hallmark of the city. Appointed by the City Manager, the City Clerk is supported by a Deputy and serves as a collaborative and participative contributing member of the City's executive management team. Exceptional experience in technology and automation in relation to the Clerk's Office, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a professional, can-do approach are desired. Experience will include the equivalent of two years of college as well as two years' experience as a City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, or similar including staff supervision; CMC is desirable.
Filing deadline is February 13, 2012.
Benefit Summary
Walnut Creek- City Clerk- 2012.pdf
City of Walnut Creek
Planning Manager, City of Walnut Creek, California
Nestled at the foot of Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek is an award-winning, thriving suburban community whose 66,580 residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life that has become a hallmark of the city. Reporting to the Community Development Director, the Planning Manager will oversee a staff of 11 supporting current and long range planning and code enforcement functions for the City. At least five years; increasingly responsible planning experience as well as a Bachelor's degree in urban studies, city and regional planning, environmental planning, public administration, or a related field is required; Master's and AICP are highly desirable.
Filing deadline is February 13, 2012.
Benefit Summary
Walnut Creek- Planning Manager- 2012.pdf