Job Information
Job Category
Urban Design
Company Name
City of Santa Barbara, CA
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
Deputy City Administrator City of Santa Barbara, CA With a nearly perfect climate year-round supporting an active outdoor lifestyle; approximately 6.5 million tourists annually visiting the Santa Barbara coast; an abundance of world-class shopping, dining, resort accommodations, and wine tasting; the City’s unique “Funk Zone”; a variety of excellent institutions for higher education; and its architecture, historical sites, and special event venues as renown attractions; the City of Santa Barbara is both a destination and one of the best places to live, work and visit. The Deputy City Administrator is a new position to oversee the City’s Housing and Community Vitality programs and initiatives and will establish a new team that oversees and focuses on the economic development and master planning of State Street and the Downtown core; citywide parking, downtown maintenance, and downtown city property leasing; affordable housing, and strategic asset management and planning. The ideal candidate should be versed in economic development, affordable housing, CDBG funding, and asset management as well as experienced in community engagement and outreach, collaboration and consensus building, and partnership building. For this opportunity, applicants are expected to have at least 7 years of progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in a municipal government setting, including at least 3 years in an executive-level capacity. Ideally, applicants will have experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a similarly complex and large organization. It is strongly desired that applicants have working knowledge and/or experience with the California Surplus Land Act, CEQA, Coastal Commission and other related factors affecting land use. In addition a Bachelor’s degree is required and a Master’s degree is highly desirable The annual salary range for this position is $220,010 to $267,423 with excellent benefits. Resume filing deadline is June 27, 2025. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/searches.Required Skills / Experience / Education
see aboveUS Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$220,010 to $267,423
Job Start Date
06/27/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
10%
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
735 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara, California
93101
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Tony Dahlerbruch
Phone Number
(866) 912-1919
Website
https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com