Join us in serving the community of Portola Valley as the Assistant Town Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and community-oriented candidate to join a close-knit small town leadership team.
The Assistant Town Manager plays a key role in supporting the Town Manager in implementing the Town Council’s goals and priorities and in leading Town-wide operations. The Assistant Town Manager reports directly to the Town Manager and serves as a key member of the Town’s Leadership Team. The Assistant Town Manager must be skilled in long-range strategic planning, budgeting and organizational development needs. This position provides the Town Manager with “big picture”, cross departmental and resident serving initiatives, and leads day-to-day project management of such endeavors/projects, as well as software upgrades/proposals.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in several specific municipal operating areas: human resources, community services and facilities, public works, information technology, and communications. They will also excel in providing guidance and mentorship to our dedicated staff, supporting their professional growth.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Oversee, assess, plan and implement operations and activities in the following areas: human resources, community services and facilities, public works, information technology, and communications (website, e-newsletter, etc.), emergency operations, and parks and recreation.
• Supervise support staff as assigned, including the Town Engineer, Administrative Services Manager, and Administration Analyst.
• Assume full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the Town, including serving as the Town Manager in his/her absence.
• Coordinate Town activities between departments and with outside agencies and organizations; provide the Town Manager, Town Council, and committees as needed; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Represent the Town to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide community relations assistance/support as necessary.
• Serve as the lead for sustainability and employee wellness initiatives.
• Manage the Town’s garbage and recyclables franchise and related waste reduction programs.
• Analyze and develop solutions for special problems and projects as assigned by the Town Manager; assist in planning and implementation of special programs and events and complex research of new programs and services.
The ideal candidate must have a track record of building and cultivating relationships within the Town organization and the community. Excellent interpersonal skills that will maintain solid relationships with elected officials, regional and state business partners, surrounding cities, governmental agencies, staff, and the community through open and respectful dialogue is required. The selected candidate must be technologically savvy, with excellent public presentation skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. The successful candidate will be innovative, forward thinking, flexible and committed to fostering a strong sense of team and trust by making difficult decisions in a fair and equitable manner. The new Assistant Town Manager must embrace the values of diversity, integrity, positive relationships, and self-sufficiency. The selected individual must be passionate about local government and have advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration.

Join this collaborative environment, with an exceptional team, who really care about the Town and its residents. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, and resume to pvhr@portolavalley.net

The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer