Careers in Local Government TEMPLATE The following is a presentation template prepared for the Preparing the Next Generation Working Group of the League of California Cities using the City of Santa Ana information from the fiscal year. This template was designed to assist your agency in attracting young talent to a career in local government. You may customize the presentation to reflect your city’s: Structure of Government City Council Profile City Manager Profile Position Titles and Salary Information Please note that Los Angeles and Orange County City Manager salary information was generated from a 10/8/03 California Public Agencies Compensation Survey report.

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Careers in Local Government What is the City Manager form of local government?

5-7 Council Members 1 Serves As Mayor City Manager (serves at council’s pleasure) voters elect at large or by ward auditorcity attorney appoint appoints all subordinate city dept. heads Figure 5.3.A Council-Manager form, with All Authority Delegated to the City Manager Copy from “Running City Hall, Municipal Administration in America” -Author: David L. Martin

The City of Santa Ana STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT MAYOR 2-year term No term limits

CITY COUNCIL 6 members Nominated by ward Elected at-large 4-year term 2-term limit The City of Santa Ana STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT

City Council Profile

Mayor Miguel Pulido First Elected: 1986; Mayor: 1994 Occupation: Businessman

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Mayor And City Council City AttorneyCity Manager Clerk of the Council Librar y Parks Public Works FirePolice Finan ce CDA Personn el Plannin g City Government Model

“A career in local government brings a great deal of personal and professional satisfaction, knowing that your energy and efforts have a real impact on the quality of life and the services of the community you serve.” Year and First Position with the City: 1978 – Administrative Analyst Budget Appointed City Manager: 1986 David N. Ream City Manager

Local Government Offers a Variety of Career Possibilities Small Sample: Senior Management Analyst Work Center Coordinator Administrative Services Manager Housing Authority Coordinator Economic Development Specialist Treasury Manager Applications Systems Manager Administrative Services Manager Budget and Research Manager Accounting Manager Personnel Analyst Principal Management Analyst Personnel Operations Manager Benefits & Comp Manager Risk Manager Training Coordinator Senior Engineer Transportation Analyst

Internships Enables students to gain valuable work experience and be more competitive in the job market after graduation. Helps employers to identify and retain highly motivated and skilled young talent.

Internships PositionHourly WageCollege Level Administrative Interns$ $12.78Freshmen & Sophomore Senior Admin. Interns$ $15.37Juniors & Seniors Budget Interns$ $16.89Junior & Seniors in finance related fields Engineering Interns$ $16.89Juniors & Seniors in engineering related fields Management Interns$ $16.84Graduate School

A Career in City Government Accountant I $46,332 - $59,160 Accounting Manager $86,652 - $112,412 Executive Director of Finance $96,072 - $135,732

A Career in City Government Assistant Planner $48,408 - $61,812 Planning Manager $86,652 - $122,412 Deputy City Manager for Development Services $108,684 - $153,576

A Career in City Government Programmer Analyst $57,444 - $73,320 Information Services Manager $84,540 – $119,436 Executive Director of Finance and Management Services $96,072 - $135,732

A Career in City Government Assistant Engineer I $53,112 - $67,800 Principal Civil Engineer $84,540 - $119,436 Executive Director, Public Works Agency $93,720 - $132,420

A Career in City Government Librarian $45,864 - $58,584 Asst. Library Director $71,208 - $86,532 Library Director $87,024 - $122,964

A Career in City Government Economic Dev. Aide $41,604 – $53,122 Economic Dev. Manager $86,652 - $122,412 Executive Director, Community Development $93,720 - $132,420

A Career in City Government Personnel Technician $42,012 - $53,640 Employee Relations Manager $80,460 - $113,676 Executive Director of Personnel $91,440 - $129,192

A Career in City Government Management Aide $46,332 - $59,160 Administrative Svcs. Manager $78,504 - $110,904 City Manager $187,548 FLAT

City Manager Population SizeAverage Salary Small < 50,000138,974 Medium 50K – 100K154,164 Large 100K +181,847 Population SizeAverage Salary Small < 50,000130,159 Medium 50K – 100K152,266 Large 100K +175,025 Orange County Los Angeles County

Benefits Attractive benefit packages that may include:  Paid Leave (Vacation, Holidays, & Sick Days)  Retirement Plans  CALPERS for most cities  Supplemental retirement options (457, 401K’s)  Medical & Dental Benefits  Long Term Disability Insurance  Life Insurance  Employee Assistance Programs  Other benefits vary with municipality and labor market conditions

What is our message today? Go to college – it changes your life for the better! City government jobs are great and diverse – gives you the satisfaction of serving the public! City Engineer, accountant, analyst, or planner – your future can be bright!

Exploring Career Opportunities Today Will Make Your Future Brighter

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