City Manager
THE POSITION
The City of Orange Cove is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for the administration of City affairs. The City Manager also serves as the City’s Personnel Director and as the Executive Director for the Successor Agency. The position requires an experienced local government professional with broad knowledge of municipal functions with a strong emphasis in administration and in creating economic success for the City. Annual
Salary $140,000. Recruitment is open until the position is filled. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
II. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The desired candidate is someone who has experience as City Manager,
Assistant City Manager or comparable administrative experience in a similar
city or other local public agency. A BA/BS degree is required preferably in
public administration, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s
degree is desirable.
The new City Manager must keep the City Council informed in a timely and
accurate manner and provide professional recommendations to assist the City
Council in meeting its goals. The City Manager should have knowledge of
municipal government and be a strong generalist with personnel, operations,
supervisory, and financial management skills. The ideal candidate is a
confident, hands-on manager and team builder with a strong work ethic and
bilingual. The ideal candidate must be a creative thinker who can assist in
fiscal management and economic development without sacrificing the City’s
small town ambiance.
Other desired characteristics are:
• Good character, positive attitude and utmost integrity
• Open and inclusive communication style
• Sensitive to a diverse community
• Effective and strong leadership, yet respectful and tactful
• Positive and effective intergovernmental, regional, and community
relations
• Knowledge of municipal government
• Spanish language fluency
• Willing to live in the community or in close proximity
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Please email cover letter and resume to June V. Bracamontes, City Clerk at jvb@cityoforangecove.com