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Home My WebLink About14 - Library Director and Recreation & Senior Services Director Job AdsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 14 March 11, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Manager's Office Homer Bludau, City Manager 9491644 -3000 or hbludau @city.newport - beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Council Review of Library Director and Recreation & Senior Services Director Job Advertisements ISSUE: Does the City Council have comments for the City Manager regarding information contained or not contained in these two department director position job notices? RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. DISCUSSION: Background: While the City Charter provides that department director position appointments are made by the City Manager, the Charter also provides the City Council has the final say over the job duties and manner in which the positions are structured. Mayor Pro Tern Daigle has requested the Council review job announcements for department director positions to enable the Council to have an opportunity to provide direction to the City Manager prior to the recruitment process getting underway. That is the purpose of this Consent agenda item. Library Director Linda Katsouleas will retire in May of this year. The Library Director position is unusual in the City's organization in that the City Charter provides the Director reports both to the City Manager and the Library Board of Trustees; therefore, members of the Library Board will be involved in the interview and selection process.. Recreation & Senior Services Director Wes Morgan will retire July 1, 2008. Both of these positions will have open recruitments, meaning that applicants not working for the City are eligible to apply, as are any internal candidates. It is the City Manager's intention to have replacements when the retirements become effective. Both the Library Department and the Recreation & Senior Services Department received very high marks from our citizens on the recent customer satisfaction survey. They are important positions to maintain the high quality of life our residents prize, and it is the City Manager's Council Review of Library Director and Recreation & Senior Services Director Job Advertisements March 11, 2008 Page 2 intention to hire the best people available to fill these two responsible and important City leadership positions. Environmental Review: The City Council's approval of this Agenda Item does not require environmental review. Public Notice: This agenda item may be noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the public meeting at which the City Council considers the item). Submitted by: 0, Homer Bludau City Manager Attachment: Library Director Job Flyer . Recreation & Senior Services Director Job Flyer Interested candidates please visit our website to apply on -line at htto //www.city newt)ort- beach .ca.us /HRM/humanrescurces.htm and to viewthe full description of the position and its requirements. Applications must include a cover �� letter, resume, and three professional references. In order to attach these to your on- 0 �S V ° ` Q 0 line application, you will need to scan these files into one document. The final filing date for this position is March 24, 2008 at 5 p.m. The selection process will begin with a complete evaluation of the application and supplemental materials. Candidates deemed the most qualified will be invited to an oral interview and /or assessment that will measure the candidate's combination of experience, training, knowledge, education, skills, abilities and other characteristics. City of Newport Beach Human Resources Department 3300 Newport Blvd. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 (949) 644 -3300 to � � oa Ili 0�. JUDO JUDO TM97 &D cMCew a D Oo ai As Newport Beach enters its second century, it remains one of Southern WOW: � aal California's most scenic, dynamic and popular beach communities. Newport Beach surrounds Newport Bay and picturesque islands, has a nationally recognized ecological reserve, and has one of the largest recreational boat harbors in the world. The bay area and seven miles of ocean offer outstanding fishing, swimming, and surfing. The Newport Aquatic Center in the Upper Bay offers kayaking, rowing, and canoeing and serves as a training ground for many Olympians. The City has a permanent population of 84,000 and a seasonal population in excess of 100,000. Newport Beach's Fashion Island /Newport Center is one of the region's outstanding shopping and business centers. Area schools, including the University of California, Irvine (just outside the City's border), are among the best in California. Eight other colleges are within a 30 mile radius. John Wayne Airport is also directly adjacent to City limits. Located between San Diego and Los Angeles along the Orange County coast, Newport Beach offers one of the finest climates in the nation. Community attractions include Crystal Cove State Park (including historic cottage district), Balboa Pavilion (established in 1906), two ocean piers, white sandy beaches, extensive bikeways, and many fine dining establishments. As a Charter City, Newport Beach is governed by a seven member City Council, operating under a Council /Manager form of governments with a 2007 -08 operating budget of $214 million. The City employs 822 full -time employees and 500 part -time and seasonal employees. % 11C' Position The Library Services Director is an at -will position that reports to the City Manager and the Library Board of Trustees and plans, organizes, directs and coordinates comprehensive library services; serves as a member of the City Manager's executive management team; and provides highly responsible and professional staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council. The Library Trustees have administrative oversight of the Library operation. For a complete listing of the position essential duties and requirements, please view the job description on the City's website at ; www city newoort-beach ca.us /HRM/ humanresources htm The ideal candidate will be able to direct, plan and organize the activities of a Citywide Library Services Department, as well as coordinate, lead and balance the interests of a wide range of boards, commissions, committees, community partnerships and other groups; protect the interests of the City while treating customers and staff in a respectful and equitable manner; and support and demonstrate the City's adopted Organizational Values and Behaviors. The monthly salary range for this position is $10,120 - $12,327. The actual salary will depend on the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The City of Newport Beach also offers an excellent employee benefits package including the following: Retirement- PERS 2.5 % @55 Flex Leave- starting at 27 days per year Holidays- 11 plus 1 floating holiday paid Administrative Leave- up to 80 hours per calendar year Cafeteria Plan- $854 per month Life Insurance- $50,000 paid coverage Additional Programs- Retiree Health Savings Account, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Account Interested candidates please visit our website to apply on -line at http: /twww.city.newi)ort- beach .ca.us /HRM /humanresources.htm and to view the full description of the position and its requirements. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. In order to attach these to your on- line application, you will need to scan these files into one document. The final fling date for this position is May 2, 2008 at 5 p.m. The selection process will begin with a complete evaluation of the application and supplemental materials. Candidates deemed the most qualified will be invited to an oral interview and /or assessment that will measure the candidate's combination of experience, training, knowledge, education, skills, abilities and other characteristics. City of Newport Beach Human Resources Department 3300 Newport Blvd. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 (949) 644 -3300 e 0O ff .ice ° "� oo�a {�n0 i VS14 V 0 paadono Of Se for rvic s � ire for The 01). As Newport Beach enters its second century, it remains one of Southern 1 40 California's most scenic, dynamic and popular beach communities. Newport Beach surrounds Newport Bay and picturesque islands, has a nationally recognized ecological reserve, and has one of the largest recreational boat harbors in the world. The bay area and seven miles of ocean offer outstanding fishing, swimming, and surfing. The Newport Aquatic Center in the Upper Bay offers kayaking, rowing, and canoeing and serves as a training ground for many Olympians. The City has a permanent population of 84,000 and a seasonal population in excess of 100,000. Newport Beach's Fashion Island /Newport Center is one of the region's outstanding shopping and business centers. Area schools, including the University of California, Irvine (just outside the City's border), are among the best in California. Eight other colleges are within a 30 mile radius. John Wayne Airport is also directly adjacent to City limits. Located between San Diego and Los Angeles along the Orange County coast, Newport Beach offers one of the finest climates in the nation. Community attractions include Crystal Cove State Park (including historic cottage district), Balboa Pavilion (established in 1906), two ocean piers, white sandy beaches, extensive bikeways, and many fine dining establishments. As a Charter City, Newport Beach is governed by a seven member City Council, operating under a Council /Manager form of governments with a 2007 -08 operating budget of $214 million. The City employs 822 full -time employees and 500 part-time and seasonal employees. BMW The Recreation & Senior Services Director is an ✓i r9 �j�Y NALL at -will position that reports to the City Manager and plans, organizes, directs and coordinates comprehensive recreation and senior services; serves as a member of the City Manage.'s executive management team; and provides highly responsible and professional staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council. The Director manages an operating budget of $6.5 million and significant capital improvement projects totaling $60 million. For a complete listing of the position essential duties and requirements, please view the job description on the City's website at www.city.newport-beach.c,a.us/HRM/ humanrescurces.htm and balance the interests of a wide range of boards, commissions, committees, community partnerships and other groups; protect the interests of the City while treating customers and staff in a respectful and equitable manner; and support and demonstrate the City's adopted Organizational Values and Behaviors. The monthly salary range for this position is $10,120 - $12,327. The actual salary will depend on the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The City of Newport Beach also offers an excellent employee benefits package including the following Retirement- PIERS 2.5 % @55 Flex Leave- starting at 27 days per year Holidays- 11 plus 1 floating holiday paid Administrative Leave- up to 80 hours per calendar year Cafeteria Plan- $854 per month Life Insurance- $50,000 paid coverage Additional Programs- Retiree Health Savings Account, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Account