Job Summary

City Administrator

City of Vernon, California

Annual Salary: $294,107 - $357,489 DOE/DOQ

The City of Vernon is a dynamic industrial city of 5.2 square miles located about five miles to the southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon remains largely industrial with an approximate residential population of 250. The City currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine for the Southern California region. Under administrative direction of the City Council, the City Administrator serves as the Chief Staff Advisor for the City of Vernon. The City Administrator is responsible for leading, planning, directing, and evaluating the City’s operations, programs, priorities, projects, and policies. This position leads efforts to maximize the efficiency of City services and assures all operational activities comply with City policies, procedures, and goals. The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and creative visionary who understands the history and unique character of Vernon. The City is seeking a candidate who is collaborative, transparent, and customer service oriented. The next City Administrator will be approachable and accessible, working well with the Vernon Chamber of Commerce and with regional partners. The City Administrator should have open communication with Council and should strive towards creating a positive work culture for all levels of employees. Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field; along with seven (7) years of experience managing government operations.

The annual salary range for the City Administrator is $294,107 - $357,489; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.

See the full recruitment brochure here: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search/upload/Vernon%20City%20Administrator.pdf

Supplemental Information

Salary And Benefits

The City of Vernon offers an annual salary of $294,107 - $357,489 DOE/DOQ and a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

How To Apply

Apply by October 27, 2024, at : https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6092

Please contact Bob Murray and Associates - Gary Phillips, with any questions:

Email to: apply@bobmurrayassoc.com , or
(916) 784-9080

The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance.

Retirement Benefit : Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):

Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 7% as their member contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees urrently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution.

Cafeteria Benefits Plan : The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental planand Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available.

Holiday pay : The City has 13 authorized holidays per calendar year.

Vacation - Executive And Management Staff

Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual

1st year thru 4th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate

5th year thru 10th year 150hrs; 5.77 accrual rate

10th year thru 15th year 170hrs; 6.54 accrual rate

15th year thru 25th year 185hrs; 7.12 accrual rate

25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate

City offers vacation cash out.

Sick Leave : All full-time employees shall accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period.

Administrative Leave : Executive and Management receives 80 hours per calendar year. First year receives administrative leave on a pro-rated rate depending on hire date.

Tuition Reimbursement : $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses.

Hybrid Work Program: The City offers a hybrid work schedule for elgible positions. The City allows a combination/flexible work schedule upto 50% remote work.

Other Benefits : Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers paid parental leave, bereavement leave and jury duty.

Miscellaneous Benefits : The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device.

The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernon.org

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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