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Suisun City, CA

Finance Director

Suisun City, CA · On-site +1

$168K - $204K/yr

City Hall - 701 Civic Center Blvd, Suisun City, CA Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible ... Executive management employees receive vacation leave beginning at 120 hours per year, increasing ...

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City Vigilante

Mountain View, CA · Remote

City Vigilante Super Company is seeking a City Vigilante to support its mission in a fully remote ... Ability to work full-time in a remote environment with a high level of self-management and ...

Jobot

Municipal Law Attorney (Remote)

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$170K - $265K/yr

Attend and represent clients in administrative hearings, city council meetings, and planning ... You thrive in a team environment but are equally comfortable managing projects independently. You ...

Suisun City, CA

Senior Civil Engineer

Suisun City, CA · On-site +1

$118K - $144K/yr

City Hall - 701 Civic Center Blvd, Suisun City, CA Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible ... Serves as a management-level engineer overseeing complex citywide engineering, design, and project ...

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How does a remote city manager typically collaborate with local teams and stakeholders while working remotely?

As a Remote City Manager, effective collaboration with local teams and stakeholders is achieved primarily through regular virtual meetings, clear communication channels, and digital project management tools. You will often coordinate with on-the-ground staff, municipal officials, and community partners to ensure city projects and initiatives are progressing smoothly. Building strong relationships remotely requires proactivity, responsiveness, and the ability to adapt communication styles to bridge any distance gaps. It's common to use video conferencing, instant messaging, and shared documentation platforms to stay aligned and address local challenges promptly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote city manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote City Manager, you need strong leadership, urban planning knowledge, and experience in project and team management, often supported by a degree in public administration or a related field. Familiarity with municipal management software, data analysis tools, and communication platforms is typically required. Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills help you effectively coordinate with stakeholders and manage city operations remotely. These skills ensure efficient city governance, foster community engagement, and enable strategic decision-making from a distance.

What is a remote city manager?

Remote City Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations, administration, and strategic planning of a city or municipality, but they perform their duties remotely rather than working on-site. They coordinate with local government officials, manage budgets, implement policies, and ensure the efficient delivery of public services using digital communication tools. This role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to virtual management practices.

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Director of Human Resources and Risk Management

City of Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach, CA • On-site, Remote

$159K - $244K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Salary : $159,372.00 - $244,572.00 Annually
Location : 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, CA
Job Type: Management
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202601102
Department: Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Description
The City is seeking an experienced and innovative human resources professional to serve as its next Director of Human Resources and Risk Management. Reporting directly to the City Manager, this executive-level position provides strategic leadership for the City's human resources and risk management functions while serving as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and department directors. This position plays a critical role in shaping organizational culture, leading workforce initiatives, fostering positive employee relations, and ensuring the City remains an employer of choice.
Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with a first review on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
What You'll Do
  • Lead the City's human resources and risk management functions, aligning programs and services with the City's strategic priorities.
  • Partner with the City Manager, City Council, and executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and complex personnel matters.
  • Oversee all aspects of human resources including employee and labor relations, benefits administration, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, HRIS, and organizational development and training, and risk management.
  • Lead labor negotiations, administer collective bargaining agreements, and cultivate productive relationships with employee associations.
  • Direct key risk management functions, including workers' compensation, workplace safety initiatives, and the City's asset insurance program.
  • Develop policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance employee engagement, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Provide strategic guidance on employment law, policy interpretation, investigations, and employee relations.
  • Present recommendations and reports to the City Council and represent the City with professionalism and integrity.

The Ideal Candidate
  • Executive-level experience leading comprehensive human resources operations, preferably in a public sector environment.
  • Strong knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining, employment law, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and organizational development.
  • Political acumen and the ability to build effective relationships with elected officials, executive leadership, employees, and community stakeholders.
  • A collaborative, approachable leadership style that promotes accountability, transparency, and employee development.
  • Excellent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • The ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution while leading through change and competing priorities.
  • A commitment to innovation, exceptional customer service, and fostering a positive organizational culture.

Examples of Duties
The normal duties for the positions can be found in the job description for . These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources management, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in a related field is desirable.

Experience:
  • Eight or more years (extensive) of increasingly responsible experience in human resources, labor relations, and risk management, with at least four (4) in a supervisory or management capacity.
  • Experience in public sector or local government personnel management is highly desirable.

License/Certificate Requirements:
  • Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
  • Professional certifications in human resources (SHRM, PHR, or equivalent) are desirable.

Supplemental Information
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application/Selection Process: Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.
for the link to the MOUs.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than a High School Diploma
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate

02
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources management, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Please list the certifications you possess, if any, in the field of human resources.Attaching proof of your certifications is not required at this time but is helpful.
04
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you possess in human resources, labor relations, and risk management?
  • Less than two years
  • Two to four years
  • Four to six years
  • Six to eight years
  • Eight to ten years
  • Ten years or more

05
Please indicate which areas of human resources you possess extensive experience. Please check all that apply.
  • Employee and labor relations
  • Benefits administration
  • Classification and compensation
  • Recruitment and selection
  • HRIS
  • Organizational development and training
  • Risk management

06
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
  • I do not possess any supervisory experience
  • Less than one year
  • One year, but less than two years
  • Two years, but less than three years
  • Three years, but less than four years
  • Four years, but less than five years
  • Five years or more

07
Have you ever been employed by a local, state or federal governmental agency?
  • Yes
  • No

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