City Manager

City Manager

This is an open recruitment. Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the City Manager classification or in similar classifications.

To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the City; to coordinate City activities with other outside agencies and organizations; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Council. Receives policy direction from the City Council. Exercises direct supervision over executive management staff and clerical personnel.

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives for the City; recommend and administer policies and procedures; research City Council requests regarding policy; prepare and submit recommendations.
• Provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance to the City Council; direct specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal policies; update the City Council on the status of various projects.
• Oversee the development of the annual City budget in accordance with City Council directives; monitor monthly expenditures and report significant variances to the City Council; develop alternate revenue sources for City Council projects; oversee the implementation of City Council goals and objectives.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate executive management personnel; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's organizational structure, staffing patterns, service levels and administrative systems; implement improvements.
• Serve as liaison between the City and other municipalities, counties, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and justify City programs, policies and activities, negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the City's work plan; assign work projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts and solutions involving a variety of administrative, fiscal and special projects; participate in the preparation of program or special project budgets.
• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints; assign departments to handle and resolve citizen complaints and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serve as Executive Director of the Hollister Redevelopment Agency.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and training guidelines : Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :

Ability to : Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of executive management personnel; delegate authority and responsibility. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Effectively and fairly negotiate appropriate solutions and contracts. Allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Evaluate and develop improvements in city operations, procedures, policies and methods. Select, supervise, train, evaluate and motivate executive management staff. Conduct research and prepare clear and concise reports. Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.

This position is designated as an "At-Will" employment position. The incumbent in this position serves at the pleasure of the City Council and does not have property rights in continued employment. This position is not subject to the procedures contained within Section 12 of the City of Hollister Personnel Rules and Regulations, as it may be amended or renumbered from time to time. Similar to contract employees, the incumbent may be discharged with or without cause and with or without prior notice at any time, at the sole discretion of the City Council.

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment. Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and / or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may require any combination of the following : application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and / or the Department. The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here . Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application. Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list. Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action : The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.