The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of Sacramento and San Francisco. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage.
Vallejo is a full service, charter city with a fiscal year $285 million with a general fund of approximately $138 million and 682 FTES. The City Council is composed of six Council Members who are elected by district and a directly elected Mayor. Council Members and Mayor serve for staggered terms of four years. The City Council has identified five key priorities for the City: public safety, economic development, housing and homelessness, youth development, and organizational efficiency.
The City has two Assistant City Manager positions. The City Manager and two Assistant City Managers each oversee a portfolio of City departments and divisions. With the recent arrival of a new City Manager and the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager, the City will revisit and possibly reorganize those portfolios, including in consideration of the experience and interests of the new Assistant City Manager being recruited.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced manager and team leader with a strategic, innovative mindset and a creative approach to problem solving. This
individual will work collaboratively with the City Council, the department heads, and the community to achieve the City’s long-term goals and ensure the effective
delivery of programs and services.
The successful candidate will be politically astute, but not political and capable of navigating complex issues with integrity and diplomacy. They will be a trusted advisor, providing valuable insights to operating departments while prioritizing initiatives and identifying innovative solutions to challenges facing the City. With a commitment to transparency and open communication, the Assistant City Manager will build strong relationships with the City Manager, staff, elected officials, and the community to foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and shared success. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that wants to work with multiple City departments to modernize and improve customer service while also working on organizational development and culture and community engagement. Vallejo is one of the most diverse cities in the country and is very dynamic, with some significant opportunities and challenges, making it an interesting and rewarding community in which to work. Success in the role of Assistant City Manager in Vallejo will likely prepare one for future work as a City Manager in a complex community and organization.
Education & Training:
Seven years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a municipal
government.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course
work in business administration, public administration or a related field. A
master’s degree is highly desirable.
The City of Vallejo offers a competitive compensation and benefits program. The salary for this position is $198,582 - $241,379. DOQ. Salary is currently under review with a recommended increase.
Please follow this link to view the Assistant City Manager Brochure. First Review Date: November 1, 2024. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a
compelling cover letter and your detailed resume to: [email protected]. Should you have any questions regarding this position, or the recruitment process please contact Joe Gorton at: 707-628-6846.