What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Manager position at City of Malibu?
Description
The City of Malibu invites applications for
Assistant City Manager
Salary Range: $235,976 - $307,895
SAVE THE DATE
In-person interviews will take place on July 15, 2026
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Examples of Duties
The Opportunity
The Assistant City Manager serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and assists the City Manager in advancing City Council priorities, coordinating major initiatives, representing the City Manager with external partners, and ensuring effective delivery of high-priority municipal services and projects. This position is primarily focused on external relations, intergovernmental coordination, community-facing initiatives, legislative advocacy, major projects, and strategic policy implementation.
The Ideal Candidate
The City seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking executive leader to serve as Assistant City Manager. This position plays a critical role in advancing City Council priorities, strengthening organizational performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality municipal services. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor to the City Manager, a skilled operator, and a relationship-driven leader who thrives in a dynamic public-sector environment.
Typical Qualifications
The Position & Qualifications
The Assistant City Manager serves as a vital member of the executive leadership team, driving organizational initiatives, promoting collaboration across City departments, and ensuring the effective execution of City Council goals and priorities.
A qualified candidate will typically possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, public policy, urban planning, or a related field, and at least eight years of increasingly responsible municipal government or public sector leadership experience, including five years of management experience. Experience in city management, intergovernmental relations, legislative affairs, major projects, community engagement, or strategic policy implementation is highly desirable. A master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, urban planning, or a related field is desirable.
Supplemental Information
Application Evaluation
Compensation and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Salary range reflects FY 2025-26 compensation of $235,976 - $307,895 annually.
Effective July 1, 2026, the FY 2026-27 salary range will be $242,818 - $316,822 annually. The City offers an attractive benefit package.
Interview Process
For additional information about this position, please contact Alicia Freeman, Human Resources Manager at (310) 456-2489, ext. 219 or email at afreeman@malibucity.org
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Malibu is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Salary : $235,976 - $307,895