Tag: Deputy City Manager

MALIBU—On Saturday, August 9, the city of Malibu announced the appointment of Richard Rojas as Deputy City Manager, a move that brings needed leadership and stability at a critical time in the city’s recovery.

Richard has served as Interim Deputy City Manager since May 5 and brings more than 18 years of public administration experience, including 5 years in city management. He has experience in organizational strategy, policy innovation, economic development, and civic engagement.

Rojas Jr. previously served as Assistant City Manager for the city of Rosemead and Deputy City Manager of Norwalk. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from UC Santa Barbara and a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, is a graduate of leadership programs at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Stanford University, and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

He can be reached at RRojas@MalibuCity.org or 310-456-2489.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The city of Malibu is hiring a Deputy City Manager. They will serve a world-renowned coastal community nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, while joining a collaborative, supportive environment that values work-life balance, according to a post on the city’s Facebook page.

Salary range: $207,602 – $270,874, plus a competitive benefits package including flexible work options, CalPERS retirement, generous leave, and 100 percent paid health coverage for employees and dependents.

The ideal candidate will bring strong public sector leadership, strategic thinking, and a customer-focused approach. As a key member of the team, the Deputy City Manager plays an integral role in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight for all activities and operations of the city of Malibu.

This position regularly interacts with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council and departmental representatives in coordinating projects and information and serves as acting City Manager in the City Manager’s and Assistant City Manager’s absence.

For more details about the position visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/malibucity. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 30, 2025.

By Danny Jones