ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR - CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - PECKHAM & MCKENNEY
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Administrative
Services Director
City of Scotts Valley, California
The Community recreational resources including The Organization
theater, music and the arts, as well
The City of Scotts Valley, with a Incorporated in 1966, Scotts Valley
as a wealth of leisure activities such
population of 12,000, is located is a General Law city operating
as golfing, surfing, boating, camping,
in the picturesque Santa Cruz under a Council/Manager form
biking and hiking along the scenic
Mountains just six miles northeast of government. The stable and
redwood trails and coast.
of Santa Cruz and its popular professional five-member City
beaches and boardwalk, yet only Scotts Valley is home to a variety of Council is elected to four-year
twenty miles from San Jose and businesses, ranging from small local overlapping terms, and fellow Council
Silicon Valley. Residents of this businesses to global companies, and Members select the Mayor and Vice
small but vital community enjoy a it is a short 20-minute drive to the Mayor on an annual basis. A City
year-round climate that is typical industrial and commercial centers Manager is appointed and reports to
of coastal mountain terrain with of the Santa Clara Valley. The City the Mayor and City Council. City
occasional cool, foggy mornings enjoys an exceptional balance of Manager Tina Friend, joined the
but generally mild summers and a commercial, industrial, retail, and City of Scotts Valley in June 2019
typically warm, dry autumn. residential development. Scotts Valley and formerly served as Assistant City
residents value its family-friendly Manager with the City of Santa Cruz.
Scotts Valley enjoys a proximity to
atmosphere and public safety services,
quality institutions of higher learning The City of Scotts Valley has a
which contribute to keeping the City
with the University of California $12.9 million general fund budget
among the top safest communities in
Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College and $20 million operating budget
the region.
close by. The public schools are part citywide and 60 budgeted full-time
of the Scotts Valley Unified School Because of its small-town flavor and employees within the departments
District, and Scotts Valley High easy access to both metropolitan and of the Administration (City
School has been rated in the top 12% beach communities, Scotts Valley Manager, City Attorney, and City
of California public high schools by is a great place to live and work. Clerk), Administrative Services,
U.S. News & World Report. To learn more about this beautiful Police, Community Development
and charming city, visit www. (Planning and Building), and Public
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz County
scottsvalley.org. Works, which includes a Parks
offer a multitude of cultural and
and Recreation division. The City
also operates its own wastewater
treatment plant/recycled water facility.
Separate special districts provide
water and fire services. The City’s
four bargaining units include the
Police Bargaining Unit (POA), Police
Supervisors Association, internal mid-
management employee association,
and SEIU. A Management
and Confidential Employee
Compensation and Benefits Plan
details the compensation terms for
unrepresented executives.
The Position
Appointed by and reporting to the
City Manager, the Administrative
Services Director will oversee a
committed staff of three in the
administrative areas of finance
and human resources, with plans
to increase staffing within the
department for information
technology.
The City Manager is looking for The new Director will have the assistance to the City
candidates with the attitude and competence and confidence to Council and City
aptitude to make a positive impact articulate the City’s fiscal situation, Manager on complex
gain the respect of labor groups and financial management
staff, and provide recommendations issues; will steer a
to assist the City Council in making small, committed team
informed decisions. The Director toward individual
will do this in a transparent and and team excellence; will serve as
respectful manner. a valued and responsive partner
to other city departments in all
The ideal candidate has been described
matters involving finance, human
as follows.
resources, and technology issues;
• Has a public service mindset. will respond to staff and community
• A highly ethical self-starter who issues and questions; will guide the
is able to hit the ground running, development of the annual budget
roll up their sleeves, and embrace a document and strategies aligning
smaller organization that is on the with the City’s financial stability
path of continuing improvement. goals and restoration of personnel and
resources to meet community needs;
• Works collaboratively and as a
will partner with other departments
partner with the City Manager,
on research and deployment of new
leadership team, and staff in a
technology; will support economic
respectful, approachable, and
on the organization that is on a development initiatives to encourage
responsive manner.
committed path to continuing a strong recovery post-pandemic; and
improvement and excellent customer • Possesses strong municipal will build and ensure the delivery of
service for internal and external financial experience and skills and
customers. The Director will refine brings a general understanding of
and implement the City’s Fiscal local government human resources
Sustainability Plan for long-term and technology.
financial resilience and will engage • Possesses excellent presentation,
with the City Manager and City communication, and listening skills.
Council on future revenue measures
• A motivational manager, coach, and
and major economic development
mentor who is committed to staff
initiatives. The Director will assess
development and leads by example.
internal systems, policies, and
procedures in order to professionalize • Organized, productive and thrives
and improve the effectiveness of in a fast-paced environment.
the department as well as enhance As a key member of the Executive
financial literacy across the Team, the Administrative Services
organization. Director will provide advice and
Search Schedule
responsible administrative services
conforming to municipal best Filing Deadline..............................................................March 1, 2021
practices.
Preliminary Interviews............................................March 10-11, 2021
This position requires a Bachelor’s Recommendation of Candidates...................................March 15, 2021
degree from an accredited college or
university in Accounting, Finance, Interview Process......................................................... March 19, 2021
Business, Public Administration, These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended that you plan
or a related field. A Master’s your calendar accordingly.
degree is highly preferred. In
addition, qualified candidates will
bring a minimum of five years of
progressively responsible experience
in public sector financial or of 8% (Classic). For new CalPERS Disability Insurance: City-paid
administrative management. Members (PEPRA), the retirement long-term insurance.
formula is 2% at 62, based on a
Vacation: 15-25 days’ annually
The Compensation three-year final compensation period,
depending on years of service.
The City of Scotts Valley is offering with the employee paying a 6.75%
an annual salary range of $134,664 contribution. Holidays: 13 designated days and 2
to $171,888, and appointment will be floating holidays per year.
Social Security: The City of Scotts
depending on the qualifications and Valley participates in Social Security. Administrative Leave: 80 hours per
experience of the selected candidate. fiscal year.
In addition, the City provides the Health Insurance: CalPERS
following benefit package. medical, City self-insured dental, Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
and vision coverage premium paid at
Retirement: California Public 100% for employee and dependents, The Recruitment
Employees’ Retirement System
(CalPERS). Retirement formula of
and retiree medical contribution for Process
employee and spouse.
2.5% at 55 based on a single-highest Please submit your cover letter and
year compensation, with employee Life Insurance: City-paid life resume (including month/year of
paying an employee contribution insurance policy of $50,000. employment) via our website:
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www.peckhamandmckenney.com
Please do not hesitate to contact Bobbi
Peckham toll-free at (866) 912-1919 or
bobbi@peckhamandmckenney.com if
you have any questions regarding this
position or recruitment process.
The City of Scotts Valley is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
www.peckhamandmckenney.com
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