Assistant City Manager

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, June 07, 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.

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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