Deputy City Manager

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A national search is underway to attract a strategic, engaging, and seasoned local government executive to serve as the City of San José’s next Deputy City Manager. This is an incredible opportunity for a collaborative leader who will assist the City Manager in providing effective and efficient administrative direction to and coordination among city departments in their service delivery, developing new service and policy frameworks, resolving complex problems, and improving multiagency planning, public policy development, and services to the community.

The City of San José is known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” and plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. With nearly one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States.

The City of San José is a full-service Charter City and operates under a hybrid Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of 10 Council Members elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large. The City Manager, who reports to the City Council, and her executive team provide strategic leadership that supports the policy-making role of the Mayor and the City Council and motivates and challenges the organization to deliver high-quality services that meet the community’s needs.

The Office of the City Manager provides strategic leadership that supports the Mayor and City Council in making public policy decisions and ensures the organization delivers cost-effective services that meet the needs of our community with the highest standards of quality and customer service.

The position of Deputy City Manager serves as a key advisor to the City Manager regarding matters related to the administration of the City and assists in the formulation and execution of complex policies and programs to fulfill the goals and objectives of the organization. The position will be responsible for a portfolio of departments related to one or more City Service Area(s) to assist the City Manager in coordinating, engaging, and monitoring departments, carrying out City Council policy direction, and ensuring service delivery goals.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business, engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience demonstrating proficiency at the management, policymaking, and execution levels of a public and / or corporate organization responsible for a complex range of programs is required, including at least five years at an executive leadership level.

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is up to $372,557. In addition to the abovementioned compensation, this position receives an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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