Situated approximately 25 miles west of downtown Los Angeles (8 miles east of the Ventura County line), the City of Calabasas (approximately 24,000 population) is located in western Los Angeles County in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and adjacent to the San Fernando Valley. While the newest city in Los Angeles County, the first recorded occupation in the area was by Chumash Native Americans who settled along the banks of Calabasas Creek during the mid- 1800s. Today, neighboring communities include Agoura Hills, Malibu, Westlake Village, and Hidden Hills. The City’s distinctive character is in part derived from its natural environment, oak-studded hillsides, and sprawling open space. The City of Calabasas is seeking an innovative, forward thinking, and strong leader who fosters and builds relationships as their next Assistant City Manager. The most competitive candidates are able to work collaboratively with staff to ensure continuous operational improvement. The ideal candidate is someone who will excel in developing and mentoring staff, while supporting an excellent organizational culture and atmosphere. Any combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this position is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, public administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is desirable), and six (6) years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience in municipal government, at least three (3) of responsible supervisory experience. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.

The annual salary range for the Assistant City Manager is $199,863 - $249,602; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.