Tag: Assistant City Manager

MALIBU—The city of Malibu is seeking to hire an Assistant City Manager. The rare opportunity helps to shape policy, lead strategic initiatives, strengthen regional partnerships, and advance Malibu City Council priorities. The salary for the position is between $235,976-$307,895 with a competitive benefits package.

The city seeks a strategic, collaborative leader with a passion for public service and a proven ability to navigate complex issues in local government. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor, skilled communicator, and consensus builder with experience in municipal leadership, public policy, intergovernmental relations, and managing high-priority initiatives who is committed to transparency and exceptional public service.

Apply by June 30, 2026, all interviews will be held in person on July 15, 2026. A qualified candidate will typically possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, public policy, urban planning, or a related field, and at least eight years of increasingly responsible municipal government or public sector leadership experience, including five years of management experience.

Experience in city management, intergovernmental relations, legislative affairs, major projects, community engagement, or strategic policy implementation is highly desirable. A master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, urban planning, or a related field is desirable.

To view the complete job description, qualifications, and apply visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/malibucity.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On Thursday, March 26, the city of Beverly Hills announced that Stephanie Harris, currently the City’s Director of Community Services, was chosen as the next Assistant City Manager (ACM) for the city. She will join incoming City Manager Ryan Gohlich and Deputy City Manager Keith Sterling in the City Manager’s office this July upon the retirement of City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey.

Harris currently oversees the Community Services Department which includes the Administrative Support, Library, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Parks divisions.

“I am very pleased to welcome Stephanie to the role of Assistant City Manager,” said Gohlich.  “During her 12 years with Beverly Hills, Stephanie has elevated our programs, built collaborative relationships, and demonstrated versatility and sound leadership. I look forward to her partnership in the years ahead.”

Harris will assist in the daily management of city operations, provide oversight of select departments and work closely with the Beverly Hills City Council.

“I am thankful to Ryan for the privilege of serving as the next Assistant City Manager,” said Harris. “I am proud to work with dedicated and talented colleagues and look forward to supporting the City Council and Ryan while serving this outstanding community in the years ahead.”

Harris joined Beverly Hill in 2014 as a Management Analyst in the Community Services Department, later promoting to Senior Management Analyst and Community Services Manager before joining the City Manager’s Office in 2022 as Community Outreach
Manager.  She later returned to Community Services as Interim Director in 2023 and was later named permanent Director.  Harris previously worked for the city of Rosemead’s Parks & Recreation Department for 11 years.

By Danny Jones