Management Fellowship

ABOUT US

Atthe City of Santa Barbara, thebest part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive.Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

The mission of the City Administrator’s Office is to provide overall management and administration of the City of Santa Barbara in accordance with the City Charter and the policy direction of the City Council. Read more about the City Administrators Office here.

THE POSITION

The City of Santa Barbara City Administrators Officeis seeking a dynamic, analytical and highly accomplished individual to serve as a Local Government Management Fellow. This position will be for a minimum of one year with the possibility of extension.Reporting to the Deputy City Administrator, this position is expected to perform a wide variety of administrative and analytical support duties; to participate in administrative processes, procedures and programs; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding assigned programs and services.

This position participates in the International City Management Associations Local Government Management Fellowship Program. Per the program requirements, we are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the following:

• Be a recent graduate or student enrolled in a public administration, public policy, or related field master's degree program.
• Satisfy all of the requirements for their degree program by August 31 of the year of the fellowship.
• Have no formal local government management work experience.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.

Be highly analytical, customer service oriented and highly interested in a career in public service.

Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule:

This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change. Details of teleworking considerations can be addressed during the interview process.

BENEFITS: To view our benefits pageclick here.

Knowledge of:

• Methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation.
• Policies and procedures of the assigned department.
• Basic principles and practices of budget administration.
• Public relations techniques.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Basic Math.
• Modern office procedures, methods including computer software and hardware.
• Current and Pending legislation which might impact city government.
• Financial projecting and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced negotiation techniques.
• Organizational structure and staffing.
• Current trends in public administration and literature in the field.
• Team building and leadership techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform administrative and analytical support duties for an assigned department.
• Understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and outside agencies.
• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Use personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Plan, coordinate, and organize major studies or projects.
• Prepare and present reports orally before policy and decision-making bodies.
• Read and interpret complex legislation and regulations.
• Design and conduct research projects.
• Develop and implement policy decisions and accomplish intended results.
• Resolve conflicts effectively.
• Cost labor proposals.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative and analytical experience, preferably in a government environment.

Education and/or Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field. Completion or near completion of a graduate degree in a highly related area may substitute for the required experience.

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

There is currently one (1)vacancy within the City Administrators’ Office Department.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026.