Definition

The City of Colton invites your interest for the position of Assistant City Manager.

The closing date for this position is December 11, 2025. We look forward to your application!

Salary up to $304,454 depending on qualifications.

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Definition

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, provides a variety of high-level administrative and complex support to the City Manager in the overall management of the City. Serves in the capacity of the City Manager in their absence; serves as the primary liaison in negotiations with private contractors, consultants and other governmental agencies; and performs a variety of related management and special projects as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Assistant City Manager is an executive management level classification with responsibility for assisting the City Manager with the overall management of City operations and services. This classification is distinguished from the City Manager in that it does not assume full management responsibility for the City on a routine basis.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises direct and functional supervision over professional, technical, clerical, and volunteer staff.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Provide designated staff and program assistance to the City Manager; direct and coordinate research projects and special projects in support of the City Manager’s programs; provide informative and accurate reports on a variety of subjects.
Negotiate contracts and solutions on a variety of administrative, fiscal and special projects; participate in the preparation of program or special project budgets; analyze and prepare recommendations on budget request; monitor appropriate budget accounts.
Conduct specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance and services.
Independently prepare a wide variety of correspondence in response to inquiries regarding City procedures, policies or general information.
Participate in the development and administration of the City budget; work with the Finance Director forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement budgetary adjustments.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; make recommendations as appropriate.
Conduct research and develop recommendations on Citywide work methods, operating policy and procedures, programs, services and other administrative issues; observe program operations; analyze findings and implications; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence.
Coordinate activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council.
Assist in the development and implementation of organizational goals, policies, procedures and work standards.
Prepare, recommend long and short-range strategies for City services and programs.
Maintain awareness of operations and activities in the various departments throughout the City.
Attend City Council meetings and give applicable reports.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration.
Administer and coordinates the City’s government access channel.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive organizational and community inquiries and complaints.
May exercise day-to-day line and supervisory authority over City departments and/or groups as authorized by the City Manager.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the City Manager.

Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, or related is required. A Master’s degree is desirable.

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of professional management experience in a municipal government setting including three (3) years of recent experience in managing a department or division within a municipal agency.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License and good driving record throughout employment is required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Operations and standard operating procedures of a municipal administration program; principles and practices of program development and administration; complex principles and practices of public administration; principles and practices of budget administration; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations; modern office equipment, including computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing.

Ability To

Plan, organize and direct the work of subordinate staff; analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; prepare and administer a municipal budget; analyze and evaluate new and existing service delivery methods and standard operating procedures; make adjustments to standard operating procedures as appropriate; apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate clearly and courteously with the City’s internal and external customers.

Skill To

Operate computer and applicable software. Effectively operate a motor vehicle on City streets.

Additional Information

Physical Tasks And Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. In addition, may be required to travel on business related trips via auto, train or airplane. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information); occasionally lifting and carrying materials that weigh less than 25 pounds. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.

This job specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job. Not all incumbents may perform all duties at all times. However, incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation for disability at any time while holding this position.

Recruitment and Selection Process

The candidates with the most desired qualifications and that best meet the city's needs will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Interview process. Candidates successful in this process will have their names certified to an eligibility list. This list is valid for one (1) year.

Disaster Service Worker Government Code Section 3100

Positions designated as an Executive Member Group receive the following benefits, and those enhanced in the employment contract:

Cafeteria Amount for the purchase of medical, dental and vision insurance is $1,625.00/mo effective August, 2024.
Employees hired on or after October 1, 2017, shall have a maximum cap of $500 for cash in-lieu or for the difference between the medical insurance premium and the cafeteria dollar amount.
Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 – 5 years of service
Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
80 hours of administrative leave (per fiscal year)
12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members: Classic Members hired prior to 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.7% @ 55 Classic Members hired after 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.5% @ 55 PEPRA Members hired after 1/1/2013 benefit level is 2% @ 62
CalPERS 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit
City paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage
City paid term life insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000
City does not participate in the Social Security System
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per fiscal year
At-Will contracts

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, or a related field?

02

How many years of professional management experience in a municipal government setting do you have?

0-2 years
3-4 years
5+ years

03

Please describe your recent experience managing a department or division within a municipal agency. Please include the years of experience and which positions you held.

Required Question

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