Deputy Town Manager – Administrative and Community Services
Town of Yucca Valley, CA
The high desert community of Yucca Valley, with its starry skies and breathtaking beauty, is a wonderful location to live, work and enjoy the outdoors. As the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park and the region’s economic hub, the Town is recognized for its extensive outdoor recreational opportunities and regional attractions including Pappy & Harriets, Pioneer Town, Hi-Desert Nature Museum, Big Morongo Preserve, Black Rock Canyon, Giant Rock, and various hiking trails and outdoor adventure opportunities.
The Deputy Town Manager – Administrative and Community Services is a new position with responsibility for the financial and operational planning of the Town’s new aquatic center; developing and implementing an active economic development program; creating and deploying a Town marketing plan, and delivering technology improvements in the municipal organization. With oversight of the Administrative and Community Services Departments, the successful candidate must also have the leadership, managerial skills, and experience to effectively supervise and motivate team personnel. In addition, the selected candidate is expected to have knowledge and experience in municipal finance and budgeting, project management, recreation services, marketing and economic development, and practices and procedures related to all aspects of personnel supervision and management. For this opportunity, applicants are expected to be a current or former Assistant/Deputy City Manager or Department Head prepared and able to seamlessly step into the Deputy Town Manager position with little training. A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
The annual salary range is $160,056 to $231,795 based on experience and Town provides excellent benefits.
Resume filing deadline is June 27, 2025.
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