Assistant City Manager / Administrative Services Director

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in a picturesque harbor city? The City of Morro Bay is actively seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Administrative Services Director-Assistant City Manager. This position not only offers a competitive salary ranging from $149,829 to $182,118 annually but also presents an exceptional chance for professional and personal growth. Please see the full flyer at: Assistant City Manager / Administrative Services Director Job Flyer

Why Morro Bay? Nestled in a beautiful coastal setting, Morro Bay provides a unique and inspiring backdrop for your career journey. As the Administrative Services Director-Assistant City Manager, you'll be at the heart of a vibrant community, contributing to the city's long-term fiscal health and playing a pivotal role in its strategic development.

Key Responsibilities: In this challenging yet rewarding role, you will report directly to the City Manager, overseeing the Administrative Services Department. Your responsibilities will span financial planning, organizational development, information systems, and acting as the City Manager in their absence. As a leader, you'll collaborate with city departments and external agencies, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the city. You will be responsible for administering a budget of $71.5 million. Check out the City's budget document at: 2023-2024 Digital Budget Book

Qualifications: To thrive in this role, you should bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in public administration and public finance. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and possession of an M.B.A., M.P.A., or C.P.A. is desirable. Five years of progressively responsible administration and financial experience, including three years of management-level experience, is necessary.

Note: The City of Morro Bay is currently evaluating the best recruitment method for this position. Stay tuned for updates.

DEFINITION
Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Administrative Services Department by developing and implementing efficient and effective financial policies, plans and reporting systems to ensure the City's long-term fiscal health; oversees Information Systems and may oversee Human Resources; coordinating assigned activities with City departments and outside agencies; organizing and coordinating other programs and projects as assigned by the City Manager; and representing the City Manager as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a department director classification with overall responsibility for the activities of the Administrative Services Department. The Administrative Services Director-Assistant City Manager is responsible for all departmental operations, including professional, technical, and administrative staff. This class is appointed by the City Manager and aids the City Manager in variety of duties, including serving as the Chief Financial Officer and Public Information Officer for the City. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal, general policy and regulatory guidelines. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing department goals and furthering City goals and strategic objectives within general policy guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Advanced principles and methods of public and business administration as applied to a municipality; general municipal revenue and accounting principles and practices, including budgeting and investments; government procurement methods and guidelines; laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting fiscal operations and audits; technology related to computerized financial systems; principles of supervision and training; laws, regulations and ordinances affecting City operations; principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:
Learn, understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations to specific accounting and financial situations as well as personnel situations; develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations related to Administrative Services activities; organize and supervise the work of staff engaged in a variety of accounting and financial record keeping and personnel operations; prepare accurate reports and analyses; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; deal effectively with organized employee groups; prepare bid packages and oversee purchasing procedures for City equipment and supplies; comprehend computer generated financial data; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work; effectively supervise and mentor others; and communicate effectively with City Council, staff, community members, business community, local media and other governmental agencies.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in public administration, business administration, accounting, or closely related field; possession of an M.B.A., M.P.A,. or C.P.A. desirable.
Five years of progressively responsible professional-level administration management and financial experience in government or private industry requiring knowledge of finance, such as accounting, purchasing, budgeting; organizational development; and related central services. Must include three years of management-level experience.
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking; office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive public contact.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application and cover letter, rating of education and experience, oral panel interviews, background and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.