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Director of Finance San Lorenzo Valley Water District   Located in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains in Santa Cruz County, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is a unique public agency. It provides reliable and high-quality water services to approximately 7,900 connections, playing a crucial role in managing the region's water supply while promoting water conservation and the importance of protecting local water resources. The Valley, which is more affordable than other areas of Silicon Valley, is home to an estimated 35,000 people and contains multiple state parks, golf courses, and an active railroad attraction. It is approximately 15 miles from Santa Cruz, 18 miles from Los Gatos, 30 miles from San Jose, and 70 miles from San Francisco. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is seeking a leader for its Finance Department. This individual will play a pivotal role in managing the District’s financial health and resources, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, preparing the biennial budget and annual financial report, planning for long-term capital projects, and fostering a culture of transparency. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the District's financial future and the management of the region’s water supply. The ideal candidate possesses an array of technical public agency financial analysis and management skills and social and emotional intelligence. A typical way to meet the position's requirements would be to obtain an education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, preferably in a governmental/municipal agency. The District offers a competitive salary of $129,948 - $174,144 annually ( salary survey in process ) based on experience and qualifications, plus a robust benefits package. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website:   Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Danielle Noble at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .   The filing deadline is August 4, 2024.

The ideal candidate will have experience planning, developing, and stewarding regional parklands as an equitable and welcoming environment for all park visitors and possess the ability to balance compatible equitable access with natural, cultural, and historic preservation and protection.

Assistant Public Works Director City of St. Helena, California     The St. Helena’s Public Works Director seeks a strong leader with experience and knowledge of maintenance operations to lead the newly restructured department as his next Assistant PW Director.  The Assistant PW Director will oversee the Corp yard functions, including maintains roads, streetlights, parks, fleet vehicles and equipment, the City's wastewater treatment facility, sewer collections and the water production/distribution system.    Known as “Napa Valley’s Main Street”, the City of St. Helena is located in the center of the world-famous wine-growing Napa Valley, 65 miles north of San Francisco. As of 2021, City’s population is 6,070 but consistently fluctuates due to daily tourism and visitation to St. Helena’s exquisite hospitality and lodging establishments.  The City also serves as the regional economic and social anchor for the nearby unincorporated communities of Angwin and Deer Park as well as a commercial development near the intersection of Zinfandel Lane and State Highway 29.  To learn more about this charming city, please visit the City of St. Helena website at www.cityofsthelena.org .   The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, self-starter, with a proactive, relationship-based and inspirational managerial approach and an active communication style. The successful candidate will be empathetic, fair and a champion of employees and will be expected to facilitate a team-oriented and collaborative work environment focused on employee training and development.  As a demonstrated leader, the ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of affecting culture change and encourage, coach, and mentor staff to consider innovative approaches in day-to-day operations and will have the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, from field staff, to residents, to regional partners.  Strong operational experience in all facets of Public Works is required, as is a supportive and communicative management style.    The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $140,249 - $170,473 (plus 5% COLA in July 2024).  Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.   Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.   Filing Deadline:                                                   August 1, 2024

Assistant Director of Finance City of Camarillo, CA   The City of Camarillo (approximately 70,000) is one of California’s safest and most desirable communities to live, work and recreate.  Located in the heart of Ventura County at the base of the Conejo foothills and surrounded by scenic mountains and highly productive agricultural land, residents and visitors enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, average temperatures in the low 70s, and cool ocean breezes from the Pacific Ocean just 9-miles away.   The City as an organization has a well-established and well-deserved reputation for being collaborative, thoughtful, deliberative and transparent manner for delivering quality services, serving the public, achieving City goals and objectives, and providing an excellent quality of life for residents.    The Finance Department is responsible for the management of the City’s daily financial operations, assisting citizens, and financial and budgetary support and guidance to all City Departments and the City Council, manages the City’s investment portfolio, provides ongoing analysis of City revenues, and forecasts and manages cash to ensure adequate liquidity for expenditure requirements.  The Assistant Director of Finance is a co-manager to the Director, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the department’s three divisions; overseeing special projects; coordination and completion of the City’s ACFR and audit; preparation of the Budget in compliance with CSMFO and GFOA guidelines; utility rate and user fee updates; managing and coordinating the City’s Capital Improvement Program with other departments; review and development of City fiscal policies and training for compliance with those policies; and development of department staff.   The typical background and experience for serving as Assistant Director of Finance includes the equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field and six (6) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field, including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.  A master’s degree and CPA designation are desirable.      The City offers a competitive salary of $143,746 - $215,619 based on experience and qualifications, plus a competitive benefit health and retirement package.   Filing deadline is August 2, 2024 .  To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Tara Schultz (626) 644-1398 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com

Engineering and Environmental Services Director City of San Juan Capistrano, CA   Nestled in the heart of Southern California’s south Orange County, San Juan Capistrano is a charming city of 35,000 that offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities, excellent quality of life, a mild Mediterranean climate, stunning natural surroundings, a strong sense of community, and top-rated schools. As of July 1, 2024, the City’s organizational structure includes a new Department of Engineering and Environmental Services. The City is now seeking an Engineering and Environmental Services Director who will have the unique opportunity to serve as the Department Director - shaping, leading, and managing a new Department - while fulfilling the responsibilities of City Engineer. The Department will address the increasing complexities of the regulatory environment, support the review of private development, deliver a sizable capital work plan, and steward the community's environmental needs. It's an exciting time to join the organization and lead a new Department responsible for successfully managing and maintaining a dynamic portfolio of projects, infrastructure, and development. The ideal candidate can provide strong leadership, deliver high-quality and cost-effective projects, maintain first-rate infrastructure, and ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental regulations. A typical way to meet the requirements of the position would be to possess six years of municipal civil engineering experience, licensure as a professional civil engineer in California, two years of managerial and supervisory experience, and experience in water quality and other environmental compliance matters. A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in civil engineering or related field is sought; a Master’s degree is desirable. The City is offering a competitive salary of $175,236 to $213,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefit package. This is an exceptional opportunity for any qualified applicant, including a CalPERS retiree who desires to continue working in municipal government, as CalPERS retirees may work for an OCERS agency without limitations. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to:   City of San Juan Capistrano Human Resources Department hr@sanjuancapistrano.org   Call Danielle Noble at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .   The filing deadline is August 11, 2024.

The North Sonoma Coast Fire Protection District proudly serves 172 square miles in the picturesque northwestern corner of Sonoma County. The District Administrator is a new position that will be integral in enhancing the District’s ability to meet the community's growing needs and implementing key initiatives, including the Measure H tax funds for improved emergency services.

Pacific Grove is a small coastal community located in Monterey County and situated on the southern edge of the Monterey Bay. The City’s beautiful coastline provides expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and the Monterey Bay, while the historic downtown is home to numerous restaurants, boutiques, and galleries.

Deputy General Manager East Bay Regional Park District, California     The East Bay Regional Park District General Manager seeks a confident executive-level professional with strong leadership skills to join the District as her next Deputy General Manager.  The successful candidate understands the importance of developing and sustaining credibility and trust, values kindness and respect, and takes the time to explain the “why”, while modeling integrity and professionalism.   The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) contains 73 parks, 55 miles of San Francisco and Delta shorelines, 1,330 miles of park trails, and a regional green trail transportation network of 250 miles of paved trails all within its 125,496 acres, making it the largest regional Park District in the United States. The Park District receives more than 25 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. The EBRPD has a diverse portfolio of parks, from shorelines, lakes, mountains, forests, wilderness areas, swim facilities, golf courses, and cultural sites. These parks reach across two counties, which include 33 urban cities. To learn more about this dynamic district, please visit the East Bay Regional Park District website at www.ebparks.org .   The General Manager seeks a strategic thinker and partner with a proven track record of affecting culture change and encourage, coach, and mentor staff to consider innovative approaches in day-to-day operations, and one who is knowledgeable of innovative approaches to talent management, succession planning, and recruitment strategies to attract and retain a high-performing workforce.  Candidates who place importance on values-based leadership, are committed to continuous learning and bring a strong coaching mindset putting employees first, are ideal for this role. This career opportunity is ideal for a proactive individual with a balance of technical skills and personal attributes who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with a demonstrated track record and commitment to excellent internal and external customer service, with experience serving in agencies of similar size, scope, and complexity.  Candidates with a commitment to “high touch” customer service, internally and externally, with strong administrative and leadership experience as Deputy General Managers, City Managers, Assistant/Deputy City Managers are encouraged to apply.   The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $255,569.52 - $326,331.12, plus an anticipated 2% wage increase on November 2024. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.   Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.   Filing Deadline:          July 24, 2024

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and effective manager with a background in urban planning, municipal engineering, and public administration and a working knowledge of economic development.  A BS with significant course work in Urban Planning, Public Admin, Civil Engineering is required as is 5 years professional public agency experience in public admin, planning and development services, municipal engineering, or a related field with three years of administrative/ supervisory responsibility. The AICP certificate and a MS in Planning, Public Administration, or related field is desirable.

Finance Director City of Los Altos, CA   Los Altos is a diverse and highly educated community.  The seven square miles of tree-lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize Los Altos, located in the heart of Silicon Valley.  Just 37 miles south of San Francisco and 17 miles north of San Jose, Los Altos is a residential community that blends a distinctive community-oriented character with the proximity and influence of the Bay Area’s cultural, recreational, and business attractions.  Many Silicon Valley executives, managers, and engineers choose to live in this city of 31,000 because of its attractive climate, lovely neighborhoods, and charming downtown.  The Los Altos Finance Department is comprised of eight employees who focus on delivering high quality service to other city departments and the Los Altos community.   The City is seeking an experienced leader who will lead a department that focuses on internal service, benefit to the community and to the organization as a whole.  The Finance Director will lead a department that is well managed, well staffed, and highly supported within the city organization.  The new Director must be a strong relationship builder who is approachable, patient and collaborative. A strong interest in employee development, mentorship, and succession planning is highly valued. The Director will assist in ensuring the financial integrity of Los Altos by providing superior financial services, and promoting efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.  The Finance Director reports to the City Manager.    Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: eight years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative experience in municipal finance, accounting, or a related field including five years of management and/or supervisory experience. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field. The annual salary range is $211,253 to $256,777 DOQE.  The city provides an outstanding benefit package.   To apply, please visit our website at: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Feel free to contact Diana Bishop at (408) 800-7653 if you have questions regarding this position.  A detailed brochure is available at: www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Filing deadline is July 15, 2024. Resumes acknowledged within two business days. 

Assistant Community and Economic Development Director City of San Rafael, California   Marin County’s first incorporated city, San Rafael has a population of approximately 60,000 and lies midway between San Francisco and California’s famous wine country. At 22.51 square miles, San Rafael serves as the county seat and is the county’s premier economic, financial, cultural, and service center. As a regional transportation hub, San Rafael is at the center of highway and transit access to west Marin, Sonoma County, the East Bay, and San Francisco.   The City of San Rafael offers both a small-town atmosphere and a lively urban environment. It is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, surrounded by open space and the bay, making it a vibrant city in an incomparably beautiful natural setting. Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael provides a central base for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. San Rafael’s many attractions include its namesake Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, Victorian architecture, a lively downtown, China Camp State Park, and more.  For more information on this dynamic city, please visit the City of San Rafael’s website at www.cityofsanrafael.org .   The Director seeks a municipal government professional with experience and knowledge in the areas of economic development, housing policy, real estate development, , and project management with exceptional leadership skills to guide and manage employees and navigate complex projects and programs.  The successful candidate brings an understanding of fiscal and budget administration, contract management, effective communication and presentation skills, and experience with working with businesses, developers, and community partners.   Applicants who exhibit political acumen, have a balance of technical and soft skills, are results-oriented and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and like the challenge of transformative change will make strong candidates.  The successful candidate is an adaptive leader who brings a commitment to high-touch customer service to serve and respond to residents, developers and businesses, and colleagues.   The annual salary is $159,336 to $193,668. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.   Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.   Filing Deadline:          July 14, 2024

Public Works Director City of Fillmore, California   Known as a “ best kept secret ” in California for its quaint small town, charming buildings, and historic downtown , the City of Fillmore (population approximately 16,600) is a fantastic family-oriented community to live and work.  The City of Fillmore is an employer that encourages continuous learning for employees to build and maximize their skills, attributes and career for personal, professional and team success.  The City team is comprised of smart, fun, professional, responsive, flexible, nimble, innovative, and collaborative individuals that take pride in serving the public, achieving excellence, and providing quality service.    The City is seeking a Public Works Director to work in an organization among professionals who are motivated, energetic, and hard working while simultaneously enjoying their work and working together.  The Public Works is an executive-level position with a high level of responsibility and presence that will require the successful candidate to foster, develop, and maintain trust, partnerships, and connections with the City team, City Council, regulatory agencies and others in order to affectively lead the Public Works Department, manage operations, deliver services, accomplish projects, and secure grant funding.    This position requires a passion for public service with combination of education, experience and passion for public service with an equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering, or a related field; 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public works operations, water utilities operations, or capital projects management, including 4 years of management and/or supervisory experience.  California licensing as a Professional Engineering (PE) is desirable.  The projected annual salary range of the position is $148,153 to $198,540 depending on education and qualifications, and the City provides an excellent benefit package.   To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:   Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .   Filing deadline is July 5, 2024.  

Senior Planner, Current Planning Section City of Pasadena, CA   The City of Pasadena, located in the heart of Southern California, approximately 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, is an ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse community that blends historical charm with modern innovation. With a population of 137,000 across its 23-square-mile area, Pasadena offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Excellent schools, low crime rates, and abundant green spaces make it an ideal place to call home.   The City of Pasadena seeks a Senior Planner in the Current Planning Section to advance complex, innovative land use and infrastructure projects, interpret and implement existing planning processes, staff Hearing Officer and Board of Zoning appeals, review projects for Zoning Code compliance, support city-wide Specific Plan updates and other General Plan implementation efforts, analyze complex and changing legislation, and supervise, assist, and mentor staff.     The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep knowledge of planning practices, someone who can blend their technical abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and who demonstrates emotional intelligence. An individual who can work in a fast-paced environment, be nimble, adapt, and pivot when needed, navigate, problem-solve, develop and present sound recommendations, lead and inspire a team, and successfully manage projects is desirable.   A bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field and four years of professional journey-level planning experience, including one year of experience organizing, assigning, and controlling the work of project teams, is a typical way to obtain the required qualifications. However, any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance would qualify. As of July 1, 2024, the salary range for this position will be $117,401-$146,751 annually and will be based on qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary, the City provides a robust benefits package. This position is a member of the Pasadena Management Association bargaining unit.   To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:   Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. For more information, call Danielle Noble at (866) 912-1919. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .   The filing deadline is July 5, 2024.    

Senior Planner, Community  Planning Section City of Pasadena, CA   The City of Pasadena, located in the heart of Southern California, approximately 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, is an ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse community that blends historical charm with modern innovation. With a population of 137,000 across its 23-square-mile area, Pasadena offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Excellent schools, low crime rates, and abundant green spaces make it an ideal place to call home.   The City of Pasadena seeks a Senior Planner in the Community Planning Section to play a vital role in new policy efforts to revise General Plan Elements and components of the City’s land use policy framework, update and project manage Master Plans, assist with Zoning Code Amendments, analyze legislation and policies, advise on planning and development issues, and supervise, assist, and mentor staff.   The ideal candidate can hit the ground running and blend their technical abilities with visionary leadership, political acumen, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills while demonstrating a passion for enjoying their work. To succeed in the position, an individual must be able to solve complex issues, ensuring that every facet of a project aligns with the City’s established procedures and local and State regulations. Someone who can work in a fast-paced environment, be nimble and pivot when needed, identify and implement innovative solutions, develop and present sound and responsive recommendations, lead and inspire a team, and successfully manage projects is desirable.   A bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field and four years of professional journey-level planning experience, including one year of experience organizing, assigning, and controlling the work of project teams, is a typical way to obtain the required qualifications. However, any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance would qualify. As of July 1, 2024, the salary range for this position will be $117,401-$146,751 annually and will be based on qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary, the City provides a robust benefits package. This position is a member of the Pasadena Management Association bargaining unit. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:   Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com   Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. For more information, call Danielle Noble at (866) 912-1919. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com .   The filing deadline is July 5, 2024.        

About 45-miles north of San Francisco and centrally located in the North Bay, Rohnert Park is surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty: The Russian River Valley to the north; the Sonoma Mountains to the east; and the scenic Pacific Coast and Bodega Bay to the west. As home to Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park enjoys the vitality of being a college town and offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation, family cultural events, upscale dining, craft breweries, and more. Called “The Friendly City” for its welcoming spirit, Rohnert Park covers seven-square miles with a population of more than 43,000 residents.   At the heart of the cultural hub of San Francisco, to the sweeping vistas of Sonoma and Taylor Mountains, to the neighboring giant redwoods, and the Pacific Coast’s iconic Highway 1, Rohnert Park is an uncommonly special city in Sonoma County. With intelligent urban planning and a committed city and community partnership, Rohnert Park is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.  To learn more about “The Friendly City”, please visit the City of Rohnert Park’s website at www.rpcity.org .