We're in a time of transition and looking for a key executive to join us in shaping our City! We are seeking a strong leader to perform complex and difficult professional level management, budget, research, capital project management, special projects, and administrative functions for the City and act in the absence of the City Manager.
Plans, organizes, develops, and implements municipal operations, budgets, policies, research efforts, capital projects, special projects, intergovernmental relations, and other administrative activities in cooperation with the City Manager, the Council, and the department heads in the City. Work includes providing leadership in establishing goals and priorities within and outside of the organization; managing assigned departments, functions and projects; developing policies and programs; researching data and trends; representing the City with a wide variety of other governmental jurisdictions, citizens groups, community program, businesses, civic and other groups; and planning and administering capital projects for the City.
This role serves as a member of the City's leadership team and works in concert with the manager to develop organizational values, principles, and climate conducive to organizational excellence. Work requires sensitivity to the needs of the total municipal organization, advising Council, citizens and City staff on a wide range of issues and programs, and use of sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of the City Manager and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results achieved, success and cost of projects, and review of records, reports, and files.
Essential Duties
Provides direction, leadership, supervision and guidance to department heads and assigned staff; assists the City Manager with the overall operation of the City=s management structure; participates in hiring, insures appropriate training, conducts performance coaching and evaluation, participates with the leadership team in establishing vision and direction, goals and policies.
Manages capital construction and renovation projects for city facilities; coordinates projects with architects, engineers, contractors, and staff; researches and manages a variety of projects designed to improve efficiency effectiveness and citizen service.
Serves in the absence of the Manager; provides technical advice and guidance to the Manager and Council; attends Council meetings; prepares Council agenda items and other documents for review of Council and Manager; participates in preparation of Council agendas; recommends courses of action.
Responds to a wide variety of citizen issues and requests; conducts research as necessary and engages in problem-solving.
Researches and drafts policies for consideration and implementation by the City Manager and the Council; evaluates and recommends various strategies for City functions, departments, and programs; engages in considerable problem-solving with City staff, citizens and others; coordinates inter-departmental projects.
Manages assigned departments; provides performance coaching and evaluation, communications, leadership, and leads in problem-solving; guides departments in budget administration.
Interprets, explains, and answers questions on City ordinances and policies for the public, news media, and City staff.
Reviews, makes comments and recommendations regarding the organization and operational efficiency of the City; makes suggestions and recommendations for organizational improvements and is often tasked with leading the effort in implementation.
Serves as interim department head performing the duties of that role.
Develops and administers various grants.
Coordinates and prepares any special research reports on a wide variety of functions and issues for the City.
Qualifications
Required:
Completion of a master's degree in public administration, business or related area and considerable experience in public sector management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
Three years' experience in local government management
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.