INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN THE POSITION OF

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

The City of Santa Ana

Where diversity thrives...

THE CITY VISION

The City of Santa Ana is a full-service City with a diverse population of approximately 325,000. The City’s vision

is to become “The dynamic urban center of Orange County acclaimed for our investment in youth,

neighborhood pride, enriched and diverse culture, safe and healthy community, thriving economic climate,

and quality government services.”

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Santa Ana is located 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, 33 miles southeast of Los Angeles and

90 miles north of San Diego. The City, which is the county seat of Orange County, encompasses an area of

approximately 27 square miles and is the eleventh largest in California.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Incorporated in 1886, Santa Ana, a Charter City,

established a Council-Manager form of

government in 1952. The City Council is composed

of seven members; the Mayor and six Council

members, who appoint the City Manager, City

Attorney and Clerk of the Council. The City

Manager is ultimately responsible for the

appointment of all other employees of the City,

and personally appoints the Executive Directors of

the City’s departments. The City’s 11 departments

provide the traditional municipal services, as well

as water utility, library system, 20 acre zoo, and

512-bed City Jail. The City’s fiscal year 2015-16

budget is $476.5 million and there are 1,107

authorized full-time positions.

THE POSITION The primary role of the Deputy City Manager is to

provide highly responsible staff assistance to the

City Manager, including internal control and

coordination of existing City programs and analysis

of organization methods, budget, and

administration.

This is an executive management classification in

the City Manager’s Office. Under the general

direction of the City Manager, the Deputy City

Manager exercises considerable independent

judgment in planning, implementing, overseeing,

and reviewing major City projects. The following

duties are considered essential for this job

classification:

Assist and participate in the development and

implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and

priorities;

Manage interdepartmental teams; plan, direct

and review the operations of assigned staff;

Oversee the coordination of the City's economic

strategy to catalyze job growth, private

investment, revenue generation and talent

attraction;

Conduct studies, surveys, and collect information

on difficult operational and administrative

problems, analyze findings and prepare reports

for review by the City Manager and City Council;

Serve as acting City Manager as assigned;

Represent the City before the City Council,

community, outside agencies, and at professional

meetings as required;

Make presentations to the City Council and other

boards, commissions, and committees;

Serve as liaison for the City in governmental

relations;

Analyze, interpret, and apply policies and

procedures;

Respond to inquiries and requests for information

from the City Council, City staff, and residents;

Coordinate activities of the City Manager’s Office

with City departments and divisions and with

outside agencies;

Conduct legislative analysis to determine the

effect of proposed legislation on City operations

and finances;

Oversee the Communications Manager (PIO):

External communications strategy and

coordination

Internal communications

Participate in the annual strategic prioritization

process;

...We value the creation of an environment which focuses on solving problems through teamwork, participation, cooperation, and enthusiasm fostered by decisive, professional leaders who support creativity and innovation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS

POSITION INCLUDE:

Providing strategic and operational leadership

and assistance to City departments;

Developing City Manager direction into

tangible, measurable programs and activities;

Providing leadership on citywide initiatives in

business retention and attraction, downtown

development and cultural vital ity;

Monitoring and ensuring the progress of priority

projects and initiatives;

Serving as a valuable communication link to

provide timely and accurate information to

the City Manager and department heads;

Developing objectives and milestones to fulfill

the priorities of the City Manager and the

City’s five-year Strategic Plan;

Strategizing with department heads and other

senior managers to resolve problems and

ensure that initiatives are effectively

communicated, implemented and managed;

Analyzing, facilitating and reviewing individual

agency activities and reporting results and

recommendations to the City Manager;

Coordinating the efforts and activities of City

departments with overlapping priorities to

ensure integra ted, e f f ic ient and

comprehensive responses to operational

issues, services, and projects;

Assisting the City Manager by acting on his

behalf with operating departments,

community groups, other governmental

agencies and the public; and

Monitoring and evaluating department

budgets and expenditures and revenues.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a generalist with in-depth

knowledge of local government and impressive

experience coordinating the achievement of

operational goals and the resolution of issues and

concerns. This team-oriented professional will exhibit

a supportive management style and have a history

of leading cohesive, high-performing teams. The

ideal candidate has excellent communication,

interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.

This very seasoned leader possesses a demonstrated

ability to collaborate effectively within a large,

complex, service-oriented organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Seven to ten years of progressively responsible

management experience including tenure as a

department or division director and experience

working with elected officials ;in the areas described

above, specifically economic development; a

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, in

public or business administration or a related field is

required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

To be considered for this outstanding career

opportunity, please complete and submit a

City application form online with resume

attached by May 14, 2016 by 5:30 p.m.

Resumes or faxed copies will not be

accepted in lieu of the City online

application. To apply, click on the "Apply"

link. New users must create an account first.

Click on this link for instructions on how to set

up your account and apply for the first time:

Online Employment Application Guide

Applications will be thoroughly reviewed

and the most qualified applicants will be

invited to an oral interview.

If you require additional information or have

any questions, please do not hesitate to

contact Ellen Smilley at: (714) 647-5358 or via

email at ESmiley@santa-ana.org .

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The City has a comprehensive management

compensation program. The specific features of the

program include:

Salary: The annual base salary range is

$156,840 - $221,652 depending on qualifications, with

an excellent benefits package

Auto Allowance: $6,000/year

Electronic Device Stipend: $75/month for business use

of personal electronic device (phone and/or tablet)

Vacation: Three weeks (120 hours) per year,

increasing to five weeks (200 hours) after 20 years of

service

Management Vacation Benefit: 100 hours per year

Holidays: Twelve days (96 hours per year), including

one floating holiday

Work Schedule: 9/80 plan

Sick Leave: Twelve days (96 hours) per year, with a

maximum accumulation of 250 days (2000 hours)

Retirement: Membership in the California Public

Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)

2.7% at 55 formula for Classic Employees with:

One-year final compensation period

8% Employee-Paid Membership Contributions

(EPMC) paid to CalPERS and reported as

special compensation

Employees pay 8% toward the City’s contribution as

cost-sharing

2% at 62 formula for New CalPERS Members with:

Three-year final compensation period

Employees pay 6.75% member contribution

Medical and Dental Insurance: The City offers

medical coverage (HMO and PPO) through CalPERS

and pays 100% of Kaiser premium. The City offers

dental coverage (HMO and PPO) and pays up to

$110/month. Employees receive cafeteria cash for

selecting lower cost plans or opting out of benefits

Vision: Plan available at employee’s expense

Long Term Disability Insurance: The City pays 100% of

the plan cost

Life Insurance: The City provides term coverage equal

to three (3) times the employee’s annual salary to

a maximum of $300,000. Optional additional

coverage is available for employee and dependents

Tuition Reimbursement: 100% up to $2,500.00 per year

Retirement Health Savings Plan: 1.25% of employee’s

annual salary is deposited into an account to be used

toward medical premiums in retirement

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Santa Ana, CA 92701

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