Salary: $195,456.00 - $249,444.00 Annually
Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 24-094
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 05/09/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a smart, savvy, experienced generalist to serve as its new Assistant City Manager. The ideal candidate will be politically astute, yet apolitical, and possess a strong background in City operations. As a representative of the City, the incumbent will ensure that a high level of customer service is provided to internal and external stakeholders in a positive, collaborative and professional manner. The new Assistant City Manager will not only possess exemplary leadership skills but will also embody the values of teamwork, collaboration and positivity. The City is looking for a candidate who can seamlessly integrate with our dynamic team and serve as a catalyst for bringing Citywide services together.
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Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis by the end of the business day on Friday, May 31, 2024 . To be considered for this opportunity please email your cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director, Sara De Leon at Early resume submission is encouraged. Online applications will not be accepted for this position.
LEAVE
Vacation - 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, add 8 hours for each additional year up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Management Vacation - 80 hours per year
Sick - 12 days/year
Holidays - up to 11 days/year, plus 3 floating holidays
INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays at least 90% of the cost of coverage. Participating members will contribute an additional $50 per pay period toward health care benefits.
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage.
Life - City provides a $25,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All regular employees become members of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average) plan. Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 13.5% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (2.5% of salary after 10 years)
Medical Reimbursement
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Vehicle Allowance- $120 per month