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City of Sebastopol
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Sebastopol is a gateway to the natural wonders of west Sonoma County: the wild Pacific coast, ancient and majestic redwood forests, and the popular Russian River recreation area. Located 56 miles north of San Francisco. With a resident population of almost 7,400, Sebastopol is charming, quirky, and laid back, with a bohemian vibe and a colorful history. The community is highly engaged, active, and pleasantly unique. Surrounded by orchards and vineyards, Sebastopol features restaurants, cafes, wine tasting rooms, breweries, an award-winning art center and art galleries, and Victorian neighborhoods dotted with folk art. Its historic, highly walkable downtown is anchored at one end by a restored 1917 railway depot that’s now a museum, and at the other end by The Barlow, a beautifully landscaped, industrial-chic, 12-acre outdoor market district.
The City Manager (CM) is appointed by City Council and oversees all aspects of city operations. The CM will work closely with the Council and city staff to ensure the city’s goals are addressed and consistent with city priorities, community values and its inclusive culture. Within Sebastopol, developing and maintaining a strong and effective working relationship with the City Council is critical to this role. In providing leadership to city staff, the manager is expected to actively engage in a collaborative, team oriented and empowering fashion in working with a team of highly motivated professionals. Utilization of the city’s performance program will be a positive asset in providing city staff a feedback mechanism to ensure performance expectations are regularly established and evaluated. Operational priorities include a focus on the city’s budget. Knowledge of and comfort with small town budgets and the proven ability to seek out grants, loans, and other funding options will be essential.
The new CM will reflect a demonstrated cultural competency within a proven ability to work with people regardless of cultural differences or circumstance including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities. The expected background includes previous experience as a public-sector executive with staff and budget management experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field. An MA/MS and an ICMA credentialed manager or candidate designation for credentialing is desirable. The salary is a maximum of $245,000 annually, based on the experience and skills of the selected candidate. To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura by September 8, 2023.
The City Manager (CM) is appointed by City Council and oversees all aspects of city operations. The CM will work closely with the Council and city staff to ensure the city’s goals are addressed and consistent with city priorities, community values and its inclusive culture. Within Sebastopol, developing and maintaining a strong and effective working relationship with the City Council is critical to this role. In providing leadership to city staff, the manager is expected to actively engage in a collaborative, team oriented and empowering fashion in working with a team of highly motivated professionals. Utilization of the city’s performance program will be a positive asset in providing city staff a feedback mechanism to ensure performance expectations are regularly established and evaluated. Operational priorities include a focus on the city’s budget. Knowledge of and comfort with small town budgets and the proven ability to seek out grants, loans, and other funding options will be essential.
The new CM will reflect a demonstrated cultural competency within a proven ability to work with people regardless of cultural differences or circumstance including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities. The expected background includes previous experience as a public-sector executive with staff and budget management experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field. An MA/MS and an ICMA credentialed manager or candidate designation for credentialing is desirable. The salary is a maximum of $245,000 annually, based on the experience and skills of the selected candidate. To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura by September 8, 2023.