Assistant To The City Manager

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Are you a motivated and driven individual with a commitment to public service and a desire to work in a dynamic and progressive environment?

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and meaningful projects, contributing to the growth and development of our community. You will work closely with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and other city officials to develop programs that promote the well-being of our community.

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where anyone can thrive. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

The Assistant to the City Manager will have a strong desire to be immersed in all aspects of city operations and have a wide range of interests in city management. They will be passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience, be creative and innovative in approaching problems, and possess unwavering, high ethical standards. This position offers the opportunity to assist the City Manager and Assistant City Managers in working directly with department heads and leading challenging and complex city-wide programs and projects. The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills/abilities, experience, and characteristics:

Knowledge & Education

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, or related field.

• MPA or MBA preferred.

• Familiarity with all fundamental principles and practices of public administration, specifically in the Council-Manager form of government.

• Knowledge of policymaking, statistical analysis, and excellent writing skills, and the use of excel, word, and PowerPoint are critical.

Skills/Abilities

• Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to prepare staff reports, presentations, and other materials for Council consideration that are complete, clear, brief, and compelling;

• Assessing programs and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and performance;

• Taking ideas through the policymaking process from conception to formal adoption by Council, including research, policy formation, drafting reports, and presentations;

• Effectively managing/juggling a wide range of assigned projects and priorities from start to finish with little supervision while ensuring appropriate check-ins to report on progress;

• Resolving complex problems as assigned from time to time, and based on own initiative;

• Making sound decisions, exercising resourcefulness, and prioritizing tasks to meet a variety of demands;

• Gathering pertinent facts, make thorough analyses, and arrive at sounds conclusions;

• Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting out on research findings and recommendations in concise, usable formats well-tailored to the intended audience;

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present ideas concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Council, community, and staff meetings;

• Readily adjusting to a variety of work assignments, changing priorities and procedural changes;

• Drafting well researched and written correspondence for the City Manager and Assistant City Managers;

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, City management, co-workers, other professionals, and the general public.

Experience

• Three to five or more years of professional and managerial experience, typically in a local government environment working with an elected council and staff, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A well-rounded generalist, familiar with all or most aspects of city management and/or a specialist in some key city functions.

Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.

• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.

• A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.

• Detail and process-oriented individual who prides themselves on high quality, error-free work.

• A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.

• Unwavering integrity, and principled decision-maker, regardless of outside pressures.

• A genuine interest in the city management profession, a demonstrated commitment to professional growth and desire to advance take on increasing roles of responsibility in the public sector.

The position is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

This position will assist the successful candidate in expanding their leadership and management skills and enhancing local government administration expertise. In addition, the City Manager is committed to preparing the next generation of local government leadership and providing mentoring and coaching to the successful candidate to assist in his/her career development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hard-working, proactive, skilled professional interested in significantly advancing their career in city management.

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The Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

Application Process

The selection process will consist of:

This is a continuous recruitment, and first review will be completed on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at 7:00AM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

• Application Review

• HireVue

• Video Interview

• April 11th

• April 15th, 2024 (Tentative Dates)

• Oral Examination

• Week of April 29th, 2024 (Tentative Dates)

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email.

MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES

CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current City Council Resolution Governing Compensation and Benefits of Non-Represented Management & Confidential Group Employees. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Resolution, the Resolution shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security, and the City pays the employee's mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program.

The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 for miscellaneous or 3 % @ 50 for safety, single highest year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 for miscellaneous or 2.7% @ 57 for safety, three-year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment and those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.

All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Probationary employees employed less than one (1) full year shall accrue probationary Annual Leave, at one-half the rate of Annual Leave accrual for a 1-5 year full time regular employee. Such accrued time may be used only for illness or medical reasons for the employee or the employee's immediate family. After six (6) months, an employee may be "advanced" and use up to one (1) week of Annual Leave for vacation purposes, with the permission of his or her supervisor. Notwithstanding the above, upon completion of the probationary period and obtaining the status of a full-time regular employee, an employee shall have credited to his/her Annual Leave account all unused accrued hours at the 1-5 year employee rate. There are 13 (10 hours) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

EXECUTIVE LEAVE: The City will provide executive leave for exempt Management/Confidential Group employees in lieu of other compensation for overtime. Exempt Management/Confidential Group employees shall be granted Executive Leave of one hundred eight (108) hours during any fiscal year regardless of the employee's particular work schedule.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide or MissionSquare (fka. ICMA) plan. Employee contribution limits are defined by law.

AUTO ALLOWANCE/ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: Eligible classifications designated by the City Manager may receive up to a $350/month auto allowance or an assigned City maintained vehicle.

BI-LINGUAL PAY: Effective the first full payroll period following November 14, 2017, the Bilingual Pay Program will provide an increase of $322.50 per month for those members demonstrating the ability to both understand and effectively communicate in a language other than English that the City Manager has determined is necessary for the effective or efficient operation of the City. If an employee is approved for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. For each language approved by the City Manager, the number of Association members to be eligible will be determined by Management. To become qualified an Association member must be certified by the Human Resources Department after successfully passing an oral conversational test established by Management.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $1,400.00 annually. After 10 years of service $1,600.00 annually. After 15 years of service $1,800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $2,000.00 annually.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO plans as well as several Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.

Health Plan Information

The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

• $773.17 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
• $1,546.10 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
• $2,048.39 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

In lieu of receiving the Medical Allowance and Medical Difference (if applicable), a Member may elect to receive a monthly allocation to the Cafeteria Plan according to the following schedule:

(1) $600.00 for Employee + 2 or more dependents

(2) $400.00 for Employee + 1 dependent

(3) $200.00 for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The flexible benefit plan is offered at the time of hire and at each open enrollment period.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00. Retiree life insurance policy at $50,000 until age 70.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Education plans approved in writing by the City on or after November 14, 2017, the City shall reimburse Members for the costs (tuition and books) up to a maximum amount of $2,500 per employee per fiscal year and a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

• DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Resolution of City Council between the City of Corona and the Non-represented Management/Confidential Group Employees, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the Resolution, the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution shall control for purposes of this recruitment.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

02

Please indicate the area of study of the above-mentioned education.

03

How many years of increasingly responsible professional experience in administrative, management, systems, operations, budgetary, and/or management analysis in a public agency setting do you possess

• 5 or more years of experience.

• 4-5 years of experience.

• 3-4 years of experience.

• 2-3 years of experience.

• 1-2 years of experience.

• Less than 1 year of experience.

• I do not have experience in this area.

04

For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

05

How many years of professional experience do you have analyzing, interpreting, and reporting out on research findings and recommendations in concise, complete, clear, and compelling formats (e.g. staff reports or power point presentations) well-tailored to the intended audience?

• 5 or more years of experience.

• 4-5 years of experience.

• 3-4 years of experience.

• 2-3 years of experience.

• 1-2 years of experience.

• Less than 1 year of experience.

• I do not have experience in this area.

06

For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

07

I acknowledge that the information provided in this job application, to include; supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments and work history are complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. Please note "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and your application will not be considered.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2209

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov