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ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
RENO,NV
Recruitment Services Provided By Ralph Andersen & Associates
The Opportunity
The City of Reno, Nevada offers an outstanding opportunity
for an experienced local government leader who will enjoy
a professional challenge and an unbeatable quality of life.
Reno is a university city that is reinventing its core with a
flourishing tech industry, abundant natural resources, and
a strong appreciation for the arts and festivals. The next
Assistant City Manager will have the opportunity to join the
City’s new leadership team and lead the good work of the
city staff.
Reno enjoys over 260 days of sunshine per year with four
gentle seasons, no state income tax, and is ideally located
near world-famous Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, wine country,
the San Francisco Bay Area, and historic gold mining
communities.
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The Truckee Meadows Community College serves 13,000
additional students across multiple locations and is a key
player in preparing Reno’s new skilled labor workforce.
Reno’s economy once heavily depended on gaming,
drawing visitors from the nearby San Francisco Bay Area
and nationally. In recent years, Reno has diversified its
economy with a strong emphasis on the technology sector.
Microsoft, Apple, and eBay have located in or near Reno
and the world’s largest industrial park lies just east of Reno,
attracting Tesla Motors’ Gigafactory and Switch’s SuperNAP
– the world’s largest data center. This massive influx of
industry is fueling a hot economy and a housing boom. The
resilient and pragmatic nature of Reno allowed its rebound
the Reno Community from a devastating recession to its current success.
The Community Reno is set apart from other cities in its natural beauty.
The majestic snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains lie
Reno began as the preferred crossing point of the Truckee on its western border, with Lake Tahoe only minutes away.
River for travelers on their way to the California gold Considered the “Crown Jewel of the West,” Lake Tahoe is
rush of the late 1840s and ‘50s. With the discovery of the home to the highest concentration of skiing and snowboard
Comstock Lode in the nearby Virginia City foothills in 1859, resorts in North America and receives over 500 inches of
the river crossing became increasingly important for the snow annually. From Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River flows
growing trade in mining and agriculture. Reno was officially through Downtown Reno to nearby Pyramid Lake.
established in 1868, the same year that the transcontinental
Home to the state’s only nationally accredited art museum,
railroad reached the town.
Reno has a strong appreciation for the arts. It is a city of
Today, with a population of 255,601, Reno is the 90th largest festivals and events that draw visitors from across the
city in the United States, the largest city in northern Nevada, world. Burning Man, Artown, the Reno Air Races, Hot
and the center of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, which August Nights, and the Reno Jazz Festival are among the
has a population of 426,000. Reno is home to the University many festivals that bring thousands of visitors to “the
of Nevada, Reno (UNR), a Tier 1 university with a student Biggest Little City in the World” – a slogan that defines Reno
enrollment of 21,000. The UNR campus is home to the Reno as a city that retains its small-town friendliness regardless
School of Medicine and the Donald W. Reynolds School of of how much it has grown.
Journalism, which has produced six Pulitzer Prize winners.
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The University of Nevada
University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution that was founded in 1864. The
University of Nevada-Reno is located on the border between the Great Basin
and the Sierra Nevada on the western edge of the state. Nevada offers dozens
of undergraduate degrees and master's programs, including business, education,
medicine and engineering. The university also specializes in earthquake research
and is home to one of the largest earthquake-simulation laboratories in the
country.
Outside the classroom and lab, Nevada students can explore more than 200 student
organizations, pledge with about 20 fraternities and sororities and participate in
the school's many traditions. Each fall, students paint a big Nevada "N" on Peavine
Peak, which overlooks campus, and during basketball season, fans cheer on the
team as part of the "Blue Crew." Student athletes can play at the intramural level
or try out for one of the many Nevada Wolf Pack varsity sports teams, which
compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference. Off campus, Nevada
students can visit nearby Lake Tahoe, check out the museums and festivals of Reno
and drive just a few hours to California's capital, Sacramento, or the San Francisco
Bay Area.
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• UNR is recognized as a National Tier 1 University by
U.S. News & World Report.
• The University invested $35 million in the Student
Achievement Center, which is scheduled to open this
year.
• UNR’s Mascot, Wolfie Jr., was named Mascot of the
Year in 2012. Wolfie’s older brother Alphie is also one
of the Top 20 College Basketball Mascots, according
to Bleacher report.
• UNR is the original University of Nevada, founded 80
years before its rival UNLV.
• The University boasts an extraordinary campus
featuring 100 year old elm trees, as well as state-
of-the-art facilities such as the Mathewson-IGT
one community. one pack. Knowledge Center.
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City Government
The City of Reno is governed by a seven-member Council consisting of five
members elected from wards, one elected at-large member, and the Mayor. All
members are elected to four-year staggered terms. The City Council employs
two employees – the City Manager and the City Clerk.
Reno is in the midst of a significant reinvention. Politically, the entire City Council
turned over beginning in 2012. The new Council has a fresh vision for Reno,
one that is progressive, modern, inclusive, and agile. Greater emphasis has been
placed on a new vision for Reno – one that is focused on its status as a university
city, its flourishing technological economy, its natural beauty, its dynamic arts a message from
and festivals, and its transforming City core.
the mayor
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With 1,285 FTE positions, the City of Reno provides a full slate of municipal
services across 14 departments. The FY 2021 budget has a General Fund budget
of $252.2 million and an all-funds budget of $514.5 million. I am proud to say
that the City of Reno has
The Position proven to be resilient.
Along with another Assistant City Manager, this Assistant City Manager performs Reno has revived itself to become
highly responsible and complex professional administrative work while assisting
a mecca for entrepreneurs, young
the City Manager with the direction and coordination of the activities of
assigned City departments and divisions. The position provides leadership in
policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures for assigned
departments. Additionally, the Assistant City Manager promotes effective and
efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental
cooperation and sharing of resources. The position also provides responsible
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professionals, progressive businesses,
and an arts and culture community that I
believe can stand up to any
staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads.
major metropolitan city any day.
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The Ideal Candidate
In addition to being ethical, well-qualified, and experienced, the next Assistant City
Manager must possess certain traits that will be essential for success:
• The ability to forge and support strong teams through effective leadership and
coaching is a critical skill for this position.
• While the specific portfolio of departments assigned to this Assistant City
Manager will be based upon the skills and experiences of the selected candidate,
specific experience in development/redevelopment, parks, recreation, and arts
and culture would be valuable in this role.
• A strong track record of developing future leaders through coaching,
professional development, and mentorship is important. The City of Reno has
many talented employees at all levels, and the next Assistant City Manager will
be expected to play a key role in preparing future leadership.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining and/or civil service environments is an
asset.
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Challenges and Opportunities
This Assistant City Manager will be presented with a number of known challenges and opportunities in which to excel, including:
• The highly dynamic nature of local government in Reno provides both strong challenges and compelling opportunities. The
right leaders will be exposed to incredible opportunities that may not be encountered in other cities, providing immeasurable
career experience.
• Like many cities, Reno is experiencing tremendous growth. Along with the growth come the ongoing challenges of extending
city services to an ever-growing service area.
• With a relatively new city management team, there are great opportunities to build an organizational culture that is highly
supportive of the City’s many dedicated employees.
• Significant investments are planned in redeveloping the City’s core, including greater connectivity to the University of
Nevada’s campus and the City’s downtown. This continued evolution of Reno’s character will serve the City for decades to
come.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business
administration, urban planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible management, administrative, or staff experience in a business or organization,
including four years of department management experience.
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UNRIVALED NATURAL BEAUTY Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for the Assistant City Manager is $153,779 to $201,451 annually. The
successful candidate will receive an excellent executive benefit package, including fully
paid retirement through Nevada PERS. Additionally, the State of Nevada does not have
an income tax.
The Recruitment Process
This recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of candidates has been
established. Interested candidates should apply immediately to Ralph Andersen
& Associates by sending a compelling cover letter and a comprehensive resume to
apply@ralphandersen.com. Preliminary video screening interviews will be followed by
a comprehensive interview process. Additionally, a supplemental questionnaire may
be required with responses to specific questions.
For further information or questions on the recruitment process, please contact
Mr. Greg Nelson at (916) 630-4900. Confidential inquiries are welcomed, and interested
candidates are encouraged to submit application materials early for maximum
consideration.
The City of Reno is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Learn more about the City online at
IS NEVER FAR FROM HOME www.reno.gov
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