JOB TITLE: Assistant City Manager
AGENCY: City of Tulare
LOCATION: Tulare, CA
FILING DEADLINE: January 3, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $159,121.20 – $193,412.76 Annually

THE POSITION
The Assistant City Manager oversees, directs, and participates in, and strives to continuously improve all activities of the City of Tulare, including short- and long-range planning and development of City-wide policy, as well as providing assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, planning, analytical, and liaison capacities. As a member of the executive team, this position requires knowledge of public policy, municipal functions and activities, including the role of an elected City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs and processes in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the complex and varied functions and activities of departments that may include community development, human resources, police and fire. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational objectives and for furthering City goals within general policy guidelines.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Current excitement within the organization and optimism as the city’s renaissance unfolds, this is a great time to join us in shaping the future of Tulare as our Assistant City Manager. We are seeking a candidate whose integrity, empathy, and experience make them an ideal fit to help lead the City. With a proven history of successful leadership in managing public organizations that serve diverse communities, our Assistant City Manager will play a crucial role in orchestrating efforts across city departments, agencies, and the public. As a key figure in our city’s administration, the Assistant City Manager will demonstrate calm and steady leadership in the City Manager’s Office and step into the role of acting city manager when needed. We are looking for a compassionate leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of navigating complex challenges and fostering collaboration to find effective solutions. Our ideal candidate will bring expertise in areas such as finance, human resources, community services, economic development, analytics, innovation, information technology, and strategic planning. They will also excel in providing guidance and mentorship to our dedicated staff, supporting their professional growth.

Experience in strategic planning, public finance, budgeting, capital projects, planning, labor relations and public engagement strategies will further enhance the candidate’s suitability for this position. Join us in this exciting journey in continuing to build a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous future for Tulare. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals that possess a passion for public service, and who recognize the opportunity to create and establish an effective and efficient administrative infrastructure for long-term success.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• A Bachelor Degree with major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance administration, economics, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is desired.
• Five (5) years of responsible administrative or municipal experience.
• Three (3) years of management experience.

THE COMMUNITY
The City of Tulare is an exceptional, family-oriented community with a population of 73,908 situated in the Central San Joaquin Valley along Highway 99, just 47 miles south of Fresno and 64 miles north of Bakersfield. Our mid-state location benefits businesses needing same-day access to key California markets as well as residents seeking recreational opportunities in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east and the spectacular California coastline to the west.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the City’s website at http://www.tulare.ca.gov for a broader understanding of the City’s organization and our community.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Rev2-Tulare-ACM.p….

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/tulare-asst-city-manager/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held.

For additional information, please contact:
Frank Rojas
Phone (510) 495-0448
Email: frank_rojas@ajg.com
Website: https://koffassociates.com/