Ralph Andersen & Associates

The successful candidate for the position will have local government management experience at department head level or above, and strong analytical and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid ethical foundation and a good understanding of the Council-Manager form of government. The new Assistant City Manager will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, providing calm, steady, and stable leadership to the entire organization. The new ACM will also have the ability to develop a strong relationship of mutual trust and open communication with the City Manager to ensure that the City Manager’s Office speaks in one voice to the organization and community.

The City of Scottsdale, Arizona is offering an exciting career opportunity for a top professional to be responsible for the planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the City of Scottsdale’s Budget Office. This management-level position reports to the City Treasurer/CFO. The City Treasurer/CFO’s Office has a total of 90 FTEs with 8 total positions allocated to the Budget unit. In this role, the Budget Director oversees day-to-day operations of the Budget Department and performs highly technical and complex budgeting and financial work. This position also has responsibility and oversight of professional staff and is responsible for the coordination of the development of the City's budget and Capital Improvement Program as well as periodic financial reporting and studies. The salary range for this position is $128,357 to $173,368 DOQ. The City anticipates hiring at or below the midpoint of the range. The City of Scottsdale offers a benefit package including membership of the Arizona State Retirement System.

The City of Page, Arizona is seeking a recent graduate (or 1-to-2-year licensed attorney) from an accredited law school who wishes to gain hands-on experience in prosecution and municipal law. Importantly, bar accreditation may be gained during employment; no experience needed. Key involvement will include prosecuting criminal matters in the City’s Municipal Court and conducting legal research, pretrial hearings, arraignments, jury (periodic) and bench trials, and appellate work to enforce state laws and city ordinances. This at-will exempt position performs prosecutions through legal research, pretrial hearings, trials (jury and bench), and appellate work to enforce state laws and city ordinances. The Assistant City Attorney will also serve as advisor to the Police Department and will advise other city departments in interpreting and enforcing City ordinances and other laws. The annual salary range for the Assistant City Attorney position is $85,000 to $116,000. Moving/relocation assistance and a signing bonus may be offered. An additional benefit of working for the City of Page is the 4-day workweek. Additionally, the City of Page offers a generous benefits package. Interested candidates should apply immediately prior to May 31, 2024 by submitting a comprehensive résumé and a cover letter via email at apply@ralphandersen.com . Confidential inquiries should be directed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900 or request an appointment to discuss further by contacting scheduling@ralphandersen.com . Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/assistant-city-attorney-page-az/ .

The City of Watsonville, California is seeking a dynamic and accomplished executive to become its new City Manager. The selected City Manager will also need to have an inclusive management style combined with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations. Additionally, a thorough understanding of community development, economic development, and finance is of high importance to the City Council. The ideal candidate will be a strategic visionary with an innovative mindset who can take a creative approach to solving problems and managing the long-term goals of the City. The incoming City Manager will be willing to make a long-term, professional, and personal commitment to the community. Watsonville is a full-service city with several enterprise operations, including a municipal airport, solid waste, water, and wastewater. The City employs approximately 432 full-time equivalent positions and adopted a FY 2023/24 budget of $248.8 million. The City Council is prepared to offer a highly competitive salary for the region consistent with recent practices; salary appointment will be made depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The City offers an excellent benefits package including CalPERS retirement. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and five professional references via email to apply@ralphandersen.com no later than Friday, June 14, 2024. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Mr. Fred Wilson, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-manager-watsonville-ca/ .

The City Council of Artesia, in Los Angeles County, is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic professional to join this organization. This talented professional will be an effective hands-on manager for a staff of 35 full-time employees and 10 part-time employees with a General Fund budget of $15.4 million. Ideally, the top candidate will be a generalist with emphasis on community development, complemented by a strong working knowledge of finance, revenue generation, and quality customer service. The selected City Manager will also need to have an inclusive management style combined with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations. The new City Manager will also embrace the culture of the organization and continue to promote the values held by the community for highly ethical, responsive, and efficient delivery of services. Approachability, attention to detail, patience, responsiveness, and follow-through are essential keys to success in this community.

The City of Grand Terrace is seeking a City Clerk to join this well-managed organization. The City of Grand Terrace is a well-balanced full-service City with a total 2023-24 budget of approximately $14.3 million and a full-time staff of 22 along with 3 part-time staff. The City is financially stable with over $3,700,000 in general fund reserves. Under the direction of the City Manager, the City Clerk is responsible for managing the work of the City Clerk Division. The City Clerk will be the direct point of accountability for effective operations and service delivery of the Office of the City Clerk including election administration; records management and public records requests; support for the City Council, Boards, and Commissions; Municipal and Zoning Code Codification; Conflict of Interest and Campaign Disclosure filings; Contract processing; legal notices and subpoenas; and other support services. The City of Grand Terrace provides a competitive salary and benefits program. The top step of the salary range for this position is $114,378. The City also offers an excellent benefits package including CalPERS retirement. Interested candidates should apply immediately by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and five professional references via email to: apply@ralphandersen.com no later than Monday, August 5, 2024 . Confidential inquiries should be directed to Mr. Fred Wilson, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-clerk-grand-terrace-ca/ .

The City of Stockton is seeking a well-organized, respected, and energetic professional to serve as its next City Clerk. The City of Stockton is a full-service, Charter city with 1,800 full-time employees and has a FY 2024-2025 annual budget of $955 million. The City Clerk provides day-to-day leadership to an office of 8 FTEs and an operating budget of $1.35 million. The Office of the City Clerk administers municipal elections; ensures compliance of open meeting, public record, and campaign and conflict of interest filing requirements; administers the City Records Management System, Conflict of Interest and Campaign/Election Disclosure filings, contract processing, and various regulatory notices; attends all Council meetings and assigned City meetings; and preserves associated records and meeting recordings. Local elections are administered by San Joaquin County with support from the City Clerk. The annual salary for the City Clerk is $176,388. The City of Stockton offers an excellent benefits program including CalPERS retirement. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive résumé, and 5 professional references via email to: apply@ralphandersen.com no later than Monday, July 29, 2024 . Confidential inquiries should be directed to Mr. Fred Wilson, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-clerk-stockton-ca/ .