Overview

The Assistant City Manager is responsible for managing multiple City departments through subordinate department directors to ensure completion of performance objectives established by the City Manager, compliance with operating and capital budgets, and resolve any problems or conflicts that may arise in City Government.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversees workflow among the departments by leading department directors to coordinate their efforts toward the achievement of departmental objectives and the objectives of the City government.
• Keeps the City Manager and the City Council informed on critical issues.  Also helps prepare agenda material for the City Council. Provides assistance to the City Manager by responding to special requests for assistance and by representing the City Manager on various committees.
• Assumes full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City by assisting the City Manager in coordinating and directing the activities and operations of all assigned departments. Participates in the development of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities by incorporating community input for the City Manager's and the City Council's approval. Develops new policies in consultation with the City Manager for City Council consideration of approval.  Confers with department directors and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions by assigning projects and programmatic areas of responsibility. Provides direction and supervision on key projects, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas by approving the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Approves expenditures and budgetary adjustments as appropriate and as necessary. Participates in the preparation, coordination, and presentation of the City's annual budget, capital improvement budget and the internal fiscal control measures by participating in the development and presentation of financial forecasts and historical information, including reviewing expenditures and revenues.
• Coordinates and participates in providing responsible staff assistance and professional analysis and advice to the City Manager, City Council, and other City boards and commissions as assigned. Attends City Council meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the City Manager.
• Supervises and/or conducts studies, surveys, and the collection of information on operational and administrative problems by analyzing findings and preparing reports of practical solutions for review. Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels for assigned functions by monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, allocating resources accordingly.
• Manages complex comprehensive specialized functions, projects and/or studies by requiring interdepartmental participation in researching grant options. Communicates with federal, state, and local agencies on matters of funding and the City’s compliance with applicable standards. Manages and oversees grant funding. Monitors federal legislative changes and develops strategies to overcome the changes that will affect the City.
• Implements and manages outreach and publicity events by conducting meetings in support of projects and programs. Disseminates information to various clubs, organizations, schools, residences, and businesses.
• Directs and participates in long-range planning by recommending goals for a unified program of economic, community, and business development. Coordinates with various City departments on major development, redevelopment, and business assistance policies, issues, and projects.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and skills by keeping required licenses/certifications current.
• The position necessitates traveling to sites within the City.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Assistant City Manager candidate will be an accomplished professional with a depth, breadth, and diversity of experience in a public agency environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong customer service and public service ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships and high performing teams. The City is seeking an individual who can skillfully and effectively manage and solve complex and adaptive problems to serve as a change agent, with the ability to consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances. The ideal candidate will be versatile and have proven experience in managing a department(s) at a high level. The candidate will be a resilient, self-aware individual who values differences and will create a work climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with specialization in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience.
• A Master degree is preferred but not required.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a former Director of a City department, Department Lead or equivalent in Private Sector or Non Profit.
• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of hire.