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Ojai's Government

The City functions under a Council-Manager form of government, with an elected Mayor and four Council Members. The Council appoints the City Manager, who hires all staff other than the City Attorney. Police services are provided by contract with Ventura County; fire services are provided by a county special district. The City has approximately 28 full-time employees and numerous part-time and contract employees. Departments include Finance, Community Development, Public Works, Recreation and the City Manager's Office. Human Resources and Risk Management are functions of the City Manager's Office.

The Community

The City of Ojai, a town of 8,000 residents, is nestled in the northwest corner of Ventura County. Ojai is known for its tourist and arts activities, including Southern California's renowned tennis tournament "The Ojai," and the Ojai Music Festival, a classical event which attracts talent from national and international sources. It is also the home of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa resort, an upscale full-service destination venue that attracts tourists from the across region and abroad. Ojai offers spectacular living in a small-town atmosphere and is adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest. For more information visit www.ojaicity.org

The Position

The Assistant City Manager will support the City Manager in directing city-wide activities and coordinating the development, analysis, and implementation of City Council goals. As currently envisioned, the Assistant City Manager will oversee the Community Development Department, and other functions as needed. He or she will serve as Acting City Manager in his absence. The Assistant City Manager will interact with other departments, elected officials and the public while remaining politically neutral.

Responsibilities, Opportunities & Challenges Include But Not Limited To

The City of Ojai is under new management with the appointment of James Vega as City Manager. Mr. Vega is committed to improving service delivery in all city departments. The Assistant City Manager will supervise the Community Development functions, including Planning, which will be headed by a Community Development Manager, and Building and Code Enforcement, which are managed by contract. This is the perfect opportunity for a specialist to transition to executive management.

The successful candidate will be

Experienced working with a highly-engaged citizenry, commissioners and city council.

A creative problem solver who can resolve interpersonal conflicts, and build consensus among groups with diverse viewpoints.

Able to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and procedures for the delivery of high-level local government programs and services.

An outstanding presenter who communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experienced in preparing complex professional reports, studies and analyses, and providing effective departmental oversight.

Knowledgeable of and able to implement best practices of public administration.

Available to attend evening and other meetings as assigned, including regular and special meetings of the City Council and other boards.

Personal Traits

The ideal candidate has a calm temperament and a thoughtful, reasoned style to decision making. Unafraid of conflict or having difficult conversations, the Assistant City Manager will be approachable and accessible both internally and externally. He or she will aspire to always maintain a high level of interdepartmental cooperation. The Assistant City Manager will enjoy being "hands on" and will be a hard worker.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $106,557 to $130,000 annually

Deferred Comp: ICMA; City matches lesser of 3% of salary or $200/month.

Retirement: City participates in California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability: Participation in PERS health plans; City pays 100% employee nd 80% of dependent premium up to PERS Choice rate; City pays 100% of employee premium for dental and vision. City paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

Holidays: 13 Holidays

Vacation: Initial 88 hours per year with subsequent additions for longevity.

Sick Leave: 96.0 hours per year.

Life Insurance: City paid, $30,000 Life plus ADD

Post-Employment Benefits Program: Employees hired after Nov. 1, 2010, who work 10 years continuously and retire from the City, will be eligible to participate in the CalPERS health plans after retirement; City pays the "Employer Minimum Contribution" toward the retirees' premium.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 20, 2019 at 5 p.m. Facsimiles, electronic mail, photocopies, and final filing date postmarks will not be accepted.

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