The City of Irvine seeks a seasoned, talented and innovative individual to serve as the next Director of Administrative Services.
The successful candidate will report to the Assistant City Manager. The Director serves as a business partner to all City departments by providing input on all significant City issues and leadership in the areas of human resources, labor negotiations, risk management, payroll, finance and accounting, treasury, purchasing and information technology services.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in public administration, business administration or related field, and eight years of highly responsible municipal management experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Master’s degree and prior experience as Finance Director, Administrative Services Director or Assistant/Deputy City Manager is preferred. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of public agency financial management, including redevelopment and good working knowledge of human resource functions. Visit www.cityofirvine.org/jobs by July 16, 2010 to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Serving as the City’s Chief Financial Officer, the Director will be responsible for developing and carrying out financial strategies and overseeing a variety of City programs with a focus on assuring consistency, compliance, best practices and superior service to customers. The Administrative Services Department has a FY 2010-2011 budget of approximately $24 million with 50 full-time employees.