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Job Description
Definition
The City of Newport Beach is seeking a Deputy City Manager to join the City Manager's Team.
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Currently, there is one full-time opening for Deputy City Manager. This position will perform highly responsible and complex professional administrative work in support of the City Manager or Assistant City Manager; assist in administering the provisions, laws, and ordinances governing the City; advise the City Manager or Assistant City Manager on City administrative, operational and organizational matters; and serve as a member of the City Manager’s executive management team.
Selection Components- Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open until Wednesday , February 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates are required to submit a resume AND cover letter in order for the application package to be considered complete. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 . Passing candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Schedule:
This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost) of pay towards their retirement benefit.
Benefits:
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Essential Duties
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Qualifications
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Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public sector management and administration, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
Education: Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, communications, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field is desirable.
License : Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Newport Beach
Show moreThe City of Newport Beach is located in the coastal center of Orange County, with Los Angeles County to the north and San Diego County to the south. It has an estimated permanent population of 86,738 but during the summer months, the population grows to more than 100,000 with 20,000 to 100,000 tourists daily.
Newport Beach is known for its fine residential areas, modern shopping facilities, strong business community and quality school system. It surrounds Newport Bay where approximately 4,300 boats of all types are docked within the 21-square-mile harbor area. The bay area and the City’s eight miles of ocean beach offer outstanding fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities.
The City of Newport Beach was incorporated September 1, 1906 and the current City Charter was adopted in 1954. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its seven City Council Members are elected by district, but are voted on by the population as a whole. They serve four-year terms. The Council consists of the Mayor and six other members and is responsible for policy-making, passing local ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing heads of departments. -