Assistant to the City Manager na City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About the Department

ABOUT THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE:
The Assistant to the City Manager provides advanced administrative and analytical support to the City Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Managers and indirectly to the City Council. This position offers a fast-paced, highly creative, and meaningful work experience with opportunities for continued learning and growth.

The City Manager's Office provides strategic leadership and oversight for the entire organization, ensuring the City Council's mission and vision are carried out effectively.

The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and administrative staff all work cohesively to best serve Team RC and deliver exceptional service to the community at-large. This collaborative approach extends across all city departments, guiding and supporting the organization's efforts to achieve the City Council's strategic goals.

Position Duties

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You approach solutions with innovation, critical thinking, and creativity.
• You have a talent for clearly and effectively communicating and collaborating with people from all walks of life.
• You enjoy working on complex and/or sensitive analyses, studies, and projects.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a self-starter and take initiative with a positive and can-do attitude.
• You are continually learning and developing your skills and abilities.
• You have experience with project management, fiscal analysis, and cross departmental coordination.
• You are hungry, humble, and smart.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the City Manager’s Office, providing support and leadership for a variety of multi-departmental programs and initiatives.
• Providing complex administrative and coordination support to the City Manager and City Manager Team, including logistics for annual projects and programs, preparation and follow up for meetings, presentations, and travel. 
• Overseeing the City Manager Office’s budget, supporting and/or leading CIP projects, evaluating fiscal impacts on a variety of legislation, programs, and services.
• Leading the City’s legislative advocacy program, researching, writing, administrating, and reporting on a variety of opportunities for grants and awards.
• Conducting complex and sensitive administrative, operational, and management analyses, studies, and research projects using appropriate research and statistical techniques.
• Representing the City in relations with the community, advisory committees, local, state, and federal agencies ,and professional organizations.
• Participating as a member of the City’s leadership team.

For more information on this position please visit the job description here.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Application Deadline: Thursday, December 4, 2025, or until 200 applications have been received.

Potential First Interview: Thursday, December 11, 2025

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

 Please note, the eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or other related field, and six years of progressively responsible local government experience, including two years of supervisory experience or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. A Master’s degree in public or business administration, or additional professional coursework, training and certification are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of management theory; functions and services of City government and the roles of the City Council and City Commissions ;supervisory and management skills; ability to coach and improve the performance and skills of other employees and manage personnel challenges; public and staff relations; methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation; writing methods and techniques; project management practices; budgeting practices; media relations; customer service techniques. Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate City-wide projects; establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, management, community groups, the City Council, and other public officials; organize projects and assignments; conduct research and write and present reports; analyze and solve administrative, operational, and organizational problems; interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies ;communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; operate computer hardware and utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics presentation software applications; work independently. 

Licenses, Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy. Ability to work extended hours.

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment closes at 6:00pm on Thursday, December 4, 2025, or until 200 applications have been received. 
 
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.  Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City.  The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
 
Successful candidate will be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree Verification; and
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam; and 
• Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America. 

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States. 

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify.  Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources.  For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles.  Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at [email protected]. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.

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