Salary: $91,479.47 Annually
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: CM MAP 27-28
Department: CITY MANAGER (UC)
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 12/11/2026 2:00 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
The program has an expected start date of June 2027. To learn more about the Management Assistant Program timeline please visit

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Learn about the challenges and opportunities of managing a large organization by working under the direction of the City Manager in four different departments during the year as a Management Assistant, including the City Manager's Office and Financial Management.
• Take a leadership role on challenging city-wide projects throughout the course of the program, developing lasting innovative solutions to serve a diverse community. Management Assistants are considered key members of the City Management Team and will have the opportunity to contribute to internal and external City priorities across departments.
• Work alongside highly accomplished career managers and be privy to the highest level of executive decision-making, including weekly engagement in Department Director meetings. The expectations and the workload for Management Assistants are very high, and program participants join a cohort of accomplished City leaders. Management Assistants gain invaluable experience and management skills, and are well prepared to compete for professional positions within the City.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The City of Long Beach invites applicants who meet the following minimum requirements to apply:
EDUCATION:

• Applicants must have completed the requirements for a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Social Work, or related field by June 2027.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months of paid or voluntary experience in government, public policy, finance, legislation, research or statistical analysis, program implementation, or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Resume & Cover Letter: Detailing the scope and level of their current or most recent positions and responsibilities, including any honors, achievements, and school/ extracurricular activities.
2. Proof of Education: Provide documentation of a Master's degree or current enrollment in a Master's program (such as a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts). Note that program requirements must be completed by June 2027.
3. Responses to Supplemental Questions:
   
   • Recommended formatting: Each response should be no longer than 2 pages, single-spaced, with 1" margins, and in 12pt Arial font. Applicants who do not follow the recommended formatting specifications will not be disqualified.

Incomplete applications or those that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Friday, December 11, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, proof of education, and responses to supplemental questions in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a preliminary interview and the top candidates will be invited to the City of Long Beach for further assessment. The City of Long Beach uses an Assessment Center as the last step in the process to select each year's Management Assistants. Skills that may be assessed include analytical, budgeting, communication and writing, interpersonal skills and presentation skills. The selection committee will make final job offers at the conclusion of the assessment. If a final job offer is accepted, Management Assistants are responsible for their own relocation and housing expenses.

Additional information about the program, including a FAQs, please visit:

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email Anthony Lim at
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Do you currently hold or will you possess a Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field by June 2027? Note: Copy of degree or unofficial transcript is a required attachment to your application.

• Yes, I currently hold a masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.
• I will hold a masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field by June 2027.
• No I currently do not hold and will not have a masters degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field by June 2027.

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Please describe six (6) months of paid or voluntary experience in government, finance, public policy, finance, legislation, research or statistical analysis, program implementation, project management, or equivalentIf you do not have any experience, please type "NONE". Incomplete responses may not receive credit.
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Please submit your written response to the following question in PDF format. Responses are to be no more than two pages per question. (Q1: How will serving as a Management Assistant with the City of Long Beach equip you in realizing your short-term and long-term career goals/professional aspirations? What is it about the City of Long Beach that makes this your position of choice?) Please include your name on all pages submitted. Your submitted response will be used as part of the evaluation and selection process. Did you attach your PDF response to this question?

• Yes
• No

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Please submit your written response to the following question in PDF format. Responses are to be no more than two pages per question. (Q2: Describe the most complex analysis that you have completed in either a work, internship or school project/assignment. Please briefly describe the project/assignment and your role, describe the issue that required analysis, the significance of the project/assignment, any analytical tools used to complete the project/assignment, what the outcome of the analysis was and what you learned about yourself and your skills.)Please include your name on all pages submitted. Your submitted response will be used as part of the evaluation and selection process. Did you attach your PDF response to this question?

• Yes
• No

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Please submit your written response to the following question in PDF format. (Q3: Describe three qualities you possess that you believe will make you successful as a Long Beach Management Assistant.) Responses are to be no more than two pages per question. Please include your name on all pages submitted. Your submitted response will be used as part of the evaluation and selection process. Did you attach your PDF response to this question?

• Yes
• No

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The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, (3) proof of education, and (4) written responses to questions 4, 5, and 6, in PDF format. Did you attach these documents?

• Yes
• No

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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes
• No

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I