Assistant City Manager - City of Hollister, California
With the promotion of the Assistant City Manager to City Manager, the City seeks a local government professional to partner and work with the Executive Team to create an organizational culture that focuses on responsiveness, excellent customer service, and organizational development. The City of Hollister is nestled in San Benito County, 47 miles South of San Jose, along Highway 156 near the San Luis Reservoir. Historically an agricultural community established by ranchers and farmers, Hollister has a population of more than 40,000 residents and has developed into an anchor community for the surrounding area, drawing residents, businesses, and tourists to its beautiful weather, charming downtown, abundant recreational opportunities, diverse workforce, friendly people, and rural roots. For more information on this charming city, please visit the City of Hollister’s website at www.hollister.ca.gov
The Assistant City Manager will oversee the Development Services, Engineering, Airport, and Public Works departments, and support the City Manager with special projects, as needed. The Assistant City Manager will provide responsible and complex staff support to the City Council and City Manager. In addition, the Assistant City Manager will be responsible for directing and managing the city in the absence of the City Manager.
This position serves as a key leader within the organization and acting as the City Manager in his absence. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Department Head or Executive Team member, have knowledgeable or experience in land use, public agency finance and budget, human resources, labor relations and organizational practices. As a demonstrated leader, the ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of affecting culture change and encourage, coach, and mentor staff to consider innovative approaches in day-to-day operations. The City Manager seeks a strategic thinker and partner who is knowledgeable of innovative approaches to talent management, succession planning, and recruitment strategies to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce.
This career opportunity is ideal for a proactive individual with initiative and a balance of technical skills and personal attributes who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. A candidate who communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and who is comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders will be a good fit for the position. The successful candidate will have the experience in and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with labor, the executive team and residents. Proven management and leadership experience with some land use knowledge is strongly desired.
The annual salary range for this position is $186,068 - $227,302. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.
Filing Deadline: November 21, 2023
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
