Description
The City of Foster City seeks a Deputy City Manager who has a passion for community engagement, economic development, and public administration. This is an executive management position requiring significant administrative, analytical, and technical skills. The Deputy City Manager will serve as a department head who provides oversight and support of the City Manager's office.
Some of the main responsibilities include developing programs, policies and plans related to all facets of City government. Will assist the City Manager in coordinating municipal and interdepartmental operations; conduct special studies to resolve operational problems and assist in budget preparation and administration, and other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy, finance, or a related field. A master’s degree in business or public administration is preferred.
Experience: Five (5) years of management or administrative experience in municipal administration, economic development, or real estate. Experience working within a public sector agency is preferred but is not required.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid California Class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.
The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.
The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The City Manager's department will make the hiring decision.
Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: October 2024 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: October 2024 (exact date TBD)
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
