City of San Diego, Director of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Recruitment Public Survey

To ensure the recruitment for the next Director of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst is a success, the City Council is seeking your feedback. This short survey is designed to collect information to help identify the unique and important characteristics necessary for this position. Collected information will be used in designing interview questions and assessment activities that will assist in determining whether candidates possess the attributes being sought. This survey will be open until Monday, February 7, 2022.

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* 1. What are the three most significant challenges/opportunities facing the City that will require the immediate attention of the next Director of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst?

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* 2. What are the five most important skills/abilities essential to the success of the Director of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst (check five boxes):(check five boxes):

Be a good listener who knows when to listen, when to add perspective and when to tell the Council, ‘no’

Be an open, honest communicator willing to be available to the Council, community, and city stakeholders

Commitment to analyzing information with a lens focused on equity and sustainability

Comprehensive budget experience in a similar major U.S. city

Develop, maintain, and understand the importance of strong relationships with community organizations and the public

Independent thought and ability to challenge staff to think creatively for the future

Management abilities that include making hard decisions, holding self and others accountable

Political skills, acumen, and ability to withstand political heat and serve multiple leaders

Proactive in dealing with problems and able to root out bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Strategic thinker and able negotiator

The ability to deliver complex information in an understandable way to any audience

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are the five most important personal attributes that the Director of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst should possess to be successful in the City of San Diego? (check five boxes)?

Calm and respectful in challenging situations

Collaborative

Commitment to job and the staff

Empathetic/understanding/compassionate

Enjoys interaction with staff at all levels

Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity

Follows through, consistent, dependable

Humility

Innovative

Inspiring, motivating

Managed risk taker, not afraid to make mistakes

Open/inclusive/welcoming/approachable

Passion/enthusiasm for providing the best in public service

Professionalism

Resilient/thick skinned/able to manage sometimes challenging political terrain

Respect and gratitude for staff

Sense of humor, good natured

Transparent

Trustworthy/integrity

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are five characteristics that, if exhibited by the Director of the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst would be most challenging to their success in the position (check five boxes)?

Does not possess the ability to say 'no' when necessary

Does not understand the culture of San Diego and its strategic priorities

Doesn't understand community dynamics

Inability to bring together diverse perspectives toward a common goal

Inflexibility

Lack of understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion

Lack of vision and strategic priorities

Micromanager

Unable to make difficult decisions

Uncomfortable with outreach and engagement

Underestimates the full scope of the job and commitment required

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Other Comments

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* 6. I am a:

Resident

Staff Member