Definition
The City of Newport Beach is seeking a Deputy City Manager to join the City Manager's Team.
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Currently, there is one full-time opening for Deputy City Manager. This position will perform highly responsible and complex professional administrative work in support of the City Manager or Assistant City Manager; assist in administering the provisions, laws, and ordinances governing the City; advise the City Manager or Assistant City Manager on City administrative, operational and organizational matters; and serve as a member of the City Manager’s executive management team.
Selection Components
- Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open until Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates are required to submit a resume AND cover letter in order for the application package to be considered complete. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Passing candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Schedule
This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.
Retirement
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost) of pay towards their retirement benefit.
Benefits
Please click here to review a summary of benefits offered.
Essential Duties
Please view online job description for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
Please view online job description for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
Required
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public sector management and administration, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, communications, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field is desirable.
License: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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Do you possess six or more years of responsible professional experience in public sector management and administration?
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Please briefly explain your experience in public sector management and administration (if no experience, type N/A).
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Do you possess two or more years of supervisory experience?
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Posses
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
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Please list the field in which you were awarded your degree(s) (if no degree, type N/A):
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Please select the public sector agency that you have experience in management and administration (check all that apply):
- Municipality (City)
- County
- School District
- Other Public Agency
- I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.
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Please explain your experience providing support to a City Council, Board, Commission or other government body (if no experience, type N/A).
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I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume AND cover letter to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without them.
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
