Good to know, huh?
I guess if your last city manager was a guy who kept a secret dossier on elected officials and fellow city employees, you'd stress those particular qualifications in your help wanted ad, too.
Former City Manager Tom Odom was given the boot in November after City Council members learned of the file he'd kept for years on his work computer that someone copied during last fall's bitter municipal election campaign.
BTW, Lomita still hasn't hired Odom's successor (let's hope they're not finding ethical, straight-forward potential city managers with integrity thin on the ground).
The City Council interviewed three finalists Wednesday night at a special City Council meeting, but couldn't reach a consensus, Mayor Don Suminiga said.
"It's difficult for five people to decide unanimously (on a particular candidate) and that's the problem we're faced with," Suminiga said.
So Lomita is still looking. Suminiga said he hopes to have Odom's successor in place by the end of March.
Want to apply?
Here's the city's help wanted ad: The City of Lomita, population 21,000, is seeking a team oriented professional with solid local government experience. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator/leader with unquestionable ethics and integrity.
The incoming City Manager will oversee a full-time staff of 48 and an operating budget of $13.7 million. Lomita is a contract city. The new City Manager should be a collaborative problem solver and straight forward in dealing with both the public and the council.
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field is required. A Master's Degree is preferred. The salary for the City Manager is open depending upon qualifications and experience. The City also offers an attractive benefits package including 2.5@ 55 PERS retirement.
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit confidential resume with three references to City of Lomita, City Manager Recruitment, P.O. Box 339, Lomita, CA, 90717. Please contact (310) 325-7110, should you have any questions.
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