City Manager - Coachella

THE POSITION

City Manager

City of Coachella, California

Hiring Salary: $275,000 – $310,000 Annually

The City Manager plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all City functions and activities, including providing policy guidance and program evaluation to the City Council and managing and mentoring staff. This position encourages and facilitates provision of services to City residents and businesses, fosters cooperative working relationships with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups, pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development, attends community events, engages with residents and performs related work as required.

Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, and administer operations of the City, Water Authority and Sanitary District either directly or through subordinate management and supervisory staff.
• Direct and coordinate the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and programs for the City, Water Authority and Sanitary District; develop administrative policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure that goals and objectives are met and that programs provide mandated services in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget for the City; authorize budget transfers, expenditures, and purchases, and provide information regarding the City’s financial condition and needs to the City Council.
• Advise the City Council on issues, programs, and financial status; prepare and recommend long- and short-term plans for City service provisions, capital improvements, and funding; and direct the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future City needs.
• Represent the City with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Direct the preparation of and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Strong written communication skills are a must.
• Ensure that the City Council is kept informed of City functions, activities, and programs, and of legislative, social, and economic issues affecting City activities.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City operations; implement policy and procedural changes as required.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary, strategic, stable, and high-energy leader who can work with city council, staff, and key stakeholders to achieve economic growth and improve quality of life for a diverse community. The successful candidate will have well-rounded skills in all facets of public sector governance, a proven track record in successful community development, and solid financial acumen.

This position will require an individual that leads by setting a positive example of being proactive and organized; provides clear and consistent direction; and can assess talent, mentor, and develop a team-oriented, high-performing and accountable working environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to manage the City as it moves to improve and promote new business ventures, as well as building and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with regional and national business partners, staff, the school district, and elected officials.

A candidate that demonstrates the ability to work positively and effectively with staff and promote positive morale and team building in the organization is highly valued, as is their desire to embrace and be a part of the City of Coachella. The ideal candidate will be an innovative problem solver with a background working with various populations, and have solid experience in municipal finance, administration, and community & economic development.

The expectation is for the City Manager to be active and engaged within the community and to listen to residents’ interests and concerns and respond thoughtfully and respectfully. Past experience working in a contract city and negotiating contracts and…