Assistant City Manager - City of Medford

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This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, November 4th. 

Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Sunday, November 3rd, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.  

The City of Medford is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant City Manager to support our City Manager in coordinating the operations of all City departments. This executive-level role involves overseeing departmental activities, ensuring alignment with the City’s goals, and enhancing the delivery of quality services to our community.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, manage special projects, and foster collaborative relationships across departments and with external agencies. If you're passionate about public service and eager to make a difference in a vibrant community, we invite you to apply!
 

Required Education and Experience:

• Nine (9) years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government including five years in direct leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public administration.

Available Schedule: 

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday

 

Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps. 

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) for retirement planning. For executive employees, the City contributes 1% of gross salary into your account, provided that you also contribute at least 1% into your account.  

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 457 Deferred Compensation match up to 1%
• Car and cellphone allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7