Author: svalero

The City of Crescent City
Invites your interest in the position of
City Manager

City of Crescent City
The City of Crescent City resides in Del Norte County with a population of 4,260 and is located on the pristine northern California coast about 20 miles south of the Oregon border. The population of Del Norte is approximately 28,000. The area offers an abundance of outdoor activities due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, the Smith and Klamath Rivers (two of the best steelhead fishing streams on the Pacific coast) and is surrounded by the beautiful Redwood National and State Parks and Smith River National Recreation Area. The climate is mild throughout the year, with winter temperatures averaging 40-50 degrees and 60-70 degrees in the summer; average rainfall is approximately 80 inches. Weather is often 10-20 degrees warmer just 10 miles up the Smith River. The City was incorporated in 1854 and consists of 70.75 FTE’s with a $21.7 million dollar budget.
The City operates water and sewer utilities, a housing authority and provides a full range of services including police, public works, community development, planning, building, engineering and inspection. Fire services are provided primarily by volunteers of Crescent City Fire and Rescue.
The City of Crescent City will promote health, safety, quality of life and community pride for our residents, businesses and visitors through leadership, teamwork and values. The purpose of the City of Crescent City is to promote a high quality of leadership, services and life to our residents, businesses and visitors by proving the most efficient, innovative and economically sound municipal services, based on our diverse history, culture and unique natural resources.

Things to Look Forward To
The new City Manager will be joining Crescent City during an exciting time. Current undertakings include the new re-location and renovation of City Hall, multiple large scale infrastructure projects and disaster preparedness and economic development planning. There is also a need to re-evaluate the Strategic Plan. The City is in collaboration with the County of Del Norte in developing a Sister City Program with the City of
Rikunzentakata, Japan.
Financial recovery and stability continues to be a critical issue for both the immediate and ongoing future of city operations. Labor contract considerations must be addressed in a manner that helps accommodate employee needs while maintain the fiscal balance that the City has worked tirelessly to achieve. The City is also in the midst of a sewer rate increase and is evaluation it’s stance on marijuana and the implementation of Prop 64.

The Ideal Candidate
The City Council seeks a professional who will be service oriented, combined with a desire to lead an organization dedicated to providing residents with assistance and excellent customer service.
Good communication with the City Council will be extremely important. The top candidate will be assertive, action-oriented and be skilled at facilitating open discussions with different agencies and governing bodies that address the issues that affect the best common interests for the community.
address the topics of discussion that are the best common interest for the community. Enthusiasm and desire to serve in the community, initiative, pro-active and a forward-thinking visionary are all attributes the top candidate will attain.

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or related field from an accredited College or University with a MS/MA is highly desirable.
Five years of increasingly responsible administrative or managerial experience in a municipality or public agency involving strong executive level management ability. Redevelopment, housing and personnel administration experience are highly desirable.

Knowledge Of
Public administration and organization with particular reference to municipal administration, including the basic principles applied in the development and management of organizations providing various municipal services. Functions of municipal government and the personnel, methods, materials and techniques employed in the operation of such government. Knowledge of general laws, ordinances, regulations and municipal corporation.
Personnel procedures and employment law, including labor negotiations,
employer –employee relations issues and employee performance evaluation standards. Best practices in municipal financial management and fiscal policies and internal controls.
Complex public policy issues and intergovernmental relations. Federal, tribal, state and regional local jurisdictional partnerships. City’s municipal code and policies, California Government Code and Civil Code, California Redevelopment Law, Heath and Safety and the Public Records Act.

Essential Duties
This position administers all operations of the City; develops, recommends and implements policies, program planning and fiscal management of all City functions, programs, grants and services. Enforces and administers the provisions of the laws and ordinances governing the City. Directs, coordinates and participates in the preparation and proposal of the annual budget. Makes recommendations to the City Council for adopting measures and ordinances as deemed necessary.
Plans, coordinates, directs and participates in the planning for the orderly development of the City and to promote a thriving local economy. Supervises the personnel program for the City, including the review and revision of personnel policies and procedures. Participates in conferences and meetings with other governmental officials to arrive at solutions to mutual problems.
Strives to support quality services, community safety and health to enhance the quality of life and experience of our residents and visitors. Provides leadership and general supervision for all departments for the purpose of obtaining the highest level of organizational effectiveness.

Compensation and Benefits
Wage: $98,795.03—$126,238.60 Annual Salary DOQE, paid bi-weekly; Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS with a 2.5% at 55 formula for Classic Employees, with an employee
contribution of 8%. For employees covered by PEPRA, the retirement formula is 2% at 62. City pays the employer share and employees contribute 6.25%. The City provides up to $1,540 a month in a flexible spending account to apply towards health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, air ambulance, long-term disability and life insurance. Vacation is accrued at 4 hours bi-weekly upon employment and increases with time in service. There is an accumulation limit. Sick leave is accrued at 4 hours bi-weekly with an accumulation limit.; 12 paid holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays per fiscal year; 80 hours per fiscal year of Administrative Leave; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan; Pool Pass for employees and eligible dependents; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered to employees and eligible dependents.

Recruitment Schedule
Recruitment Opens: Thurs Feb 1, 2018
Apply by Friday, March 30, 2018
Tentative Date Interviews: Early-Mid April.
Start Date: June 2018 (or as agreed)

Application Packets need to be received in Human Resources no later than 5:00 p/m. on Friday, March 30, 2018. Candidates must submit the following:
Letter of Interest
Professional Resume
Supplemental Questions
Letters of Reference
Candidates will be screened for minimum qualifications and desirable traits outlined in this
announcement. Qualified applicants will be invited for a preliminary interview and finalists will be interviewed for a final interview with the City Council. Successful completion of a
background check is required.
Please submit application packet to: Sunny Valero, Human Resources Administrator
377 J Street, Crescent City CA 95531, 707-464-7483, ext. 233.
Applications can be downloaded at www.crescentcity.org
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