Education and ExperienceCandidates should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in public or business administration is desirable.Hands on experience as a city manager, assistant city manager, or department head in a community of similar size and complexity is highly desirable. Critical skills and experience include a strong budget and finance background, experience working in a California coastal community, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form.

CompensationThe salary for this position will be competitive; the salary will be established by the City Council and be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The current annual salary is $255,000. In addition, the City provides excellent benefits including automobile allowance, vacation, and sick leave as well as health, dental and life insurance. There is also consideration for business expenses including professional development. Benefits include CalPERS retirement (“Classic” CalPERS members receive the 2% at age 60 retirement formula, with 7% PERS contribution paid by employee. “New” CalPERS members receive 2% at 62 retirement formula with 50% of normal cost paid by employee). The retirement benefit is based on the average of the highest 36 months of earnings.

How to ApplyThis recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.Interested candidates should apply by June 19, 2020. Electronic submittals are strongly preferred to Ralph Andersen & Associates at apply@ralphandersen.com and should include a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and five professional references. Top candidates may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire to elaborate on areas of expertise and demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Dave Morgan at (916) 630-4900.

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City ManagerRecruitment Services Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates

The City of Encinitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The successful candidate will be a good communicator who has the ability to work with a variety of neighborhood and business interests to address complex community issues.

An Exceptional Career Opportunity!The City of Encinitas is seeking qualified applicants to serve as City Manager of this wonderful beachside community in dynamic northern San Diego County.

The City of EncinitasThe City of Encinitas is a young, progressive city located approximately 25 miles north of San Diego on the Southern California coast. It was created in 1986 when the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Leucadia and Olivenhain came together to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. Its 63,000 residents pride themselves on being five distinct communities thriving as ONE great city known for its striking natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and free-spiritedness.The ambience of the City is diverse, ranging from the classic beach culture found in Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the Sea and Leucadia situated on Historic US 101, to the suburban amenities of shopping centers and a golf course in New Encinitas and the semi-rural lifestyle in Olivenhain, home to several private equestrian facilities.Encompassing 21 square miles, Encinitas is predominantly a residential city with two major commercial corridors. The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants. The El Camino Real shopping corridor offers a broad range of services, with hundreds of retailers and restaurants, as well as several distinct shopping centers. Scripps Memorial Hospital is the City’s largest employer.The warm California sunshine provides for year-round enjoyment of a variety of outdoor activities in Encinitas with its 90 acres of open space, 325 acres of both developed and undeveloped parks, 33 acres of beaches, and 42 miles of trails, as well as nearby state and county parks. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Encinitas was named by National Geographic as one of the top 20 surf towns in the world. Its excellent surfing conditions attract surfers worldwide to compete in local surfing competitions. In addition to world class surf spots, swimming, sunbathing, and beach volleyball, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the San Diego Botanic Garden, complete with an Amazon Rainforest and the largest display of bamboo in the world, or visit the Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in a serene setting. The 1,000-acre San Elijo Lagoon Reserve is the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and offers seven miles of trails to explore its diverse plants and animals. Encinitas is also home to more than 80 arts and culture organizations, including the historic La Paloma Theater and the Lux Art Institute. The City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department features an extensive program of high-quality musical, theatrical and artistic events as well as a variety of annual festivals and special events.

The City GovernmentIncorporated in 1986, Encinitas is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of a Mayor elected at-large and four City Council Members elected by district. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members are elected on staggered four-year terms. The Deputy Mayor is selected each year by a majority vote of the City Council. The City Council provides the overall direction for the City through an annual strategic planning session. It is also responsible for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing commissions, and hiring the City Manager and City Attorney. The Mayor and City Council serve as Board Members of the San Dieguito Water District, Encinitas Housing Authority, and the Encinitas Financing Authority. Council Members also represent the City on various regional boards, commissions, and committees.With approximately 242 full-time City and San Dieguito Water District employees, the City provides a full range of services including fire and paramedic services, marine safety, development services, street maintenance and construction, water and wastewater, parks beaches and trails, and recreation. Law enforcement services are provided through a contract with the San Diego County Sheriff. The General Fund operating budget for FY 2019-20 is $69.5 million and $71.9 million for FY 2020-21.The City has a collaborative culture and operates with an Executive team with an emphasis on customer service Regular strategy sessions and citywide trainings ensure that resources are shared across the organization in order to deliver the highest level of customer service to the residents.

The City Manager’s OfficeThe City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible to the City Council for the overall administration of City business. As chief administrative officer, the City Manager provides executive leadership, direction, review and coordination of all city departments and operations. The duties, responsibilities and authority of the City Manager include, but are not limited to: ♦ Enforcing all laws and ordinances of the City ♦ Offering professional advice on all aspects of the City’s operations including

the San Dieguito Water District ♦ Reviewing all City Council agenda material for content and the

appropriateness of Departmental recommendations ♦ Regional government coordination ♦ Economic development ♦ Public relations ♦ Continuously monitoring the City’s financial position and needs

Major Initiatives The next City Manager will work with the City Council to pursue the following vision for the community:QUALITY TRANSPORTATION Provide effective, safe, and easy transportation for all modes of movement and for all demographics.RECREATION Promote active lifestyles and community health by furthering access to trails, parks, beaches, and other recreational opportunities.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Create economic opportunities through innovation, financial stability, and fiscal responsibility.ENVIRONMENT Be good stewards of open spaces, beaches, parks, and the natural environment. Implement the City’s gold-standard Climate Action Plan.ARTS & CULTURE Embrace great places to showcase the City’s arts and culture, history, community charm and character.PUBLIC SAFETY Create a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the City.COMMUNITY PLANNING Maintain safe and livable communities through well-maintained infrastructure and facilities, strong public safety, and significant environmental standards while achieving diverse and affordable housing for present and future generations. Details can be found on Ralph Andersen & Associates Website at https://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-manager-encinitas-ca/.

Ideal Candidate ProfileThe City of Encinitas is a lean but complex organization with a highly engaged community that has achieved notable results over the past several years due to a committed and involved City Council and a professional and competent City staff. The City of Encinitas is looking for a City Manager that will thrive in this environment and provide effective leadership to the organization.The next City Manager must be experienced, well-qualified and possess certain traits that will be essential to success: ♦ The new City Manager should have high ethical standards, integrity, and

serve as a role model for the rest of the City organization.

♦ The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a passion for public service and an ability to work with the City Council to help achieve the goals of the community.

♦ The ideal candidate will be someone who looks inward at City operations but also outward as a regional and industry thought leader.

♦ The new City Manager will need to be a hands-on leader, who engages directly to solve some of the challenges the community faces. This person should have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

♦ The successful candidate will have strong budget and financial management skills in order to maintain and improve upon the City’s financial condition.

♦ The selected candidate should have the ability to work closely with other governmental agencies and regulatory bodies such as the California Coastal Commission, regional planning agencies and water bodies to resolve complex problems.

♦ The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of neighborhood and business interests in order to address community issues.

♦ The new City Manager must thrive in a community where actively involved interests regularly challenge the policies and decisions made by City officials.

♦ The individual must be someone who can establish trust quickly with diverse people and groups.

♦ The new City Manager will be an individual with a proven track record of achievement including developing creative solutions to problems.

♦ The successful candidate must be willing to get out into the community to listen and create good-will, but not usurp or compete with the Council’s stature and role.

T h e C i t y o f E n c i n i t a s recognizes that arts and c u l t u re a re e s s e n t i a l elements in the character and quality of life in a vibrant community.

encinitasca.gov

An Exceptional Career Opportunity!The City of Encinitas is seeking qualified applicants to serve as City Manager of this wonderful beachside community in dynamic northern San Diego County.

The City of EncinitasThe City of Encinitas is a young, progressive city located approximately 25 miles north of San Diego on the Southern California coast. It was created in 1986 when the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Leucadia and Olivenhain came together to create a single city rich in history and steeped in tradition. Its 63,000 residents pride themselves on being five distinct communities thriving as ONE great city known for its striking natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and free-spiritedness.The ambience of the City is diverse, ranging from the classic beach culture found in Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the Sea and Leucadia situated on Historic US 101, to the suburban amenities of shopping centers and a golf course in New Encinitas and the semi-rural lifestyle in Olivenhain, home to several private equestrian facilities.Encompassing 21 square miles, Encinitas is predominantly a residential city with two major commercial corridors. The century-old Downtown 101 coastal shopping district features historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, specialty retail stores and upscale restaurants. The El Camino Real shopping corridor offers a broad range of services, with hundreds of retailers and restaurants, as well as several distinct shopping centers. Scripps Memorial Hospital is the City’s largest employer.The warm California sunshine provides for year-round enjoymentof a variety of outdoor activities in Encinitas with its 90 acres of open space, 325 acres of both developed and undeveloped parks,33 acres of beaches, and 42 miles of trails, as well as nearby stateand county parks. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in California, Encinitas was named by National Geographic as one of the top 20 surf towns in the world. Its excellent surfing conditions attract surfers worldwide to compete in local surfing competitions. In addition to world class surf spots, swimming, sunbathing, and beach volleyball, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the SanDiego Botanic Garden, complete with an Amazon Rainforest and the largest display of bamboo in the world, or visit the Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, which offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in a serene setting. The 1,000-acre San Elijo Lagoon Reserve is the largest coastal wetland in San Diego County and offers seven miles of trails to explore its diverse plants and animals. Encinitas is also home to more than 80 arts and cultureorganizations, including the historic La Paloma Theater and the Lux Art Institute. The City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department features an extensive program of high-quality musical,theatrical and artistic events as well as a variety of annual festivalsand special events.

The City GovernmentIncorporated in 1986, Encinitas is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of a Mayor elected at-large and four City Council Members elected by district. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members are elected on staggered four-year terms. The Deputy Mayor is selected each year by a majority vote of the City Council. The City Council provides the overall direction for the City through an annual strategic planning session. It is also responsible for passing ordinances,adopting the budget, appointing commissions, and hiring the City Manager and City Attorney. The Mayor and City Council serve as Board Members of the San Dieguito Water District, Encinitas Housing Authority, and the Encinitas Financing Authority. Council Members also represent the City on various regional boards, commissions, and committees.With approximately 242 full-time City and San Dieguito Water District employees, the City provides a full range of services including fire and paramedic services, marine safety, development services, street maintenanceand construction, water and wastewater, parks beaches and trails, and recreation. Law enforcement services are provided through a contract with the San Diego County Sheriff. The General Fund operating budget for FY 2019-20 is $69.5 million and $71.9 million for FY 2020-21.The City has a collaborative culture and operates with an Executive team with an emphasis on customer service Regular strategy sessions and citywide trainings ensure that resources are shared across the organization in order to deliver the highest level of customer service to the residents.

The City Manager’s OfficeThe City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible to the City Council for the overall administration of City business. As chief administrative officer, the City Manager provides executive leadership, direction,review and coordination of all city departments and operations. The duties, responsibilities and authority of the City Manager include, but are not limited to: ♦ Enforcing all laws and ordinances of the City♦ Offering professional advice on all aspects of the City’s operations including

the San Dieguito Water District♦ Reviewing all City Council agenda material for content and the

appropriateness of Departmental recommendations♦ Regional government coordination♦ Economic development♦ Public relations♦ Continuously monitoring the City’s financial position and needs

Major Initiatives The next City Manager will work with the City Council to pursue the following vision for the community:QUALITY TRANSPORTATION Provide effective, safe, and easy transportation for all modes of movement and for all demographics.RECREATION Promote active lifestyles and community health by furthering access to trails, parks, beaches, and other recreational opportunities.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Create economic opportunities through innovation, financial stability, and fiscal responsibility.ENVIRONMENT Be good stewards of open spaces, beaches, parks, and the natural environment. Implement the City’s gold-standard Climate Action Plan.ARTS & CULTURE Embrace great places to showcase the City’s arts and culture, history, community charm and character.PUBLIC SAFETY Create a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the City.COMMUNITY PLANNING Maintain safe and livable communities through well-maintained infrastructure and facilities, strong public safety, and significant environmental standards while achieving diverse and affordable housing for present and future generations. Details can be found on Ralph Andersen & Associates Website at https://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/city-manager-encinitas-ca/.

Ideal Candidate ProfileThe City of Encinitas is a lean but complex organization with a highly engaged community that has achieved notable results over the past several years due to a committed and involved City Council and a professional and competent City staff. The City of Encinitas is looking for a City Manager that will thrive in this environment and provide effective leadership to the organization.The next City Manager must be experienced, well-qualified and possess certain traits that will be essential to success:♦ The new City Manager should have high ethical standards, integrity, and

serve as a role model for the rest of the City organization.

♦ The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a passionfor public service and an ability to work with the City Council tohelp achieve the goals of the community.

♦ The ideal candidate will be someone who looks inward at Cityoperations but also outward as a regional and industry thoughtleader.

♦ The new City Manager will need to be a hands-on leader, whoengages directly to solve some of the challenges the communityfaces. This person should have strong communication,organizational, and time management skills, and be able tomanage multiple projects and priorities.

♦ The successful candidate will have strong budget and financialmanagement skills in order to maintain and improve upon theCity’s financial condition.

♦ The selected candidate should have the ability to work closelywith other governmental agencies and regulatory bodies such asthe California Coastal Commission, regional planning agenciesand water bodies to resolve complex problems.

♦ The successful candidate will have the ability to work with avariety of neighborhood and business interests in order to addresscommunity issues.

♦ The new City Manager must thrive in a community where activelyinvolved interests regularly challenge the policies and decisionsmade by City officials.

♦ The individual must be someone who can establish trust quicklywith diverse people and groups.

♦ The new City Manager will be an individual with a proven trackrecord of achievement including developing creative solutionsto problems.

♦ The successful candidate must be willing to get out into thecommunity to listen and create good-will, but not usurp orcompete with the Council’s stature and role.

T h e C i t y o f E n c i n i t a s recognizes that arts and c u l t u re a re e s s e n t i a l elements in the character and quality of life in a vibrant community.

encinitasca.gov

Education and ExperienceCandidates should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in public or business administration is desirable.Hands on experience as a city manager, assistant city manager, or department head in a community of similar size and complexity is highly desirable. Critical skills and experience include a strong budget and finance background, experience working in a California coastal community, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form.

CompensationThe salary for this position will be competitive; the salary will be established by the City Council and be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The current annual salary is $255,000. In addition, the City provides excellent benefits including automobile allowance, vacation, and sick leave as well as health, dental and life insurance. There is also consideration for business expenses including professional development. Benefits include CalPERS retirement (“Classic” CalPERS members receive the 2% at age 60 retirement formula, with 7% PERS contribution paid by employee. “New” CalPERS members receive 2% at 62 retirement formula with 50% of normal cost paid by employee). The retirement benefit is based on the average of the highest 36 months of earnings.

How to ApplyThis recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.Interested candidates should apply by June 19, 2020. Electronic submittals are strongly preferred to Ralph Andersen & Associates at apply@ralphandersen.com and should include a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and five professional references. Top candidates may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire to elaborate on areas of expertise and demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Dave Morgan at (916) 630-4900.

Invites your interest in the position of

City ManagerRecruitment Services Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates

The City of Encinitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The successful candidate will be a good communicator who has the ability to work with a variety of neighborhood and business interests to address complex community issues.