Assistant City Manager

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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:40:55 -0600
$90,000.00 - $104,00.00 Salary DOE/DOQ Assistant City Manager: Reports to: City Manager The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a positive and confident leader with experience to serve as its next Assistant City Manager. A bachelor’s degree is required, but a master’s degree in business administration or a related field is preferred. At least five (5) years of experience in local government (municipality or county) serving in a leadership role. Considerable knowledge of the principals and practices of local governmental administration; municipal public works, planning and development; community development; problems of local government; Capital Improvement Planning; available State and Federal grant sources; and public relations. Under the general supervision of the City Manager. The Assistant City Manager is responsible for coordinating, through intermediate supervisors, the activities of the overall City organization. Knowledge of all aspects of public administration as it pertains to the municipal government is required. The Assistant City Managers report to the City Manager with full line responsibility for an assigned group of administrative and operational departments or functions.
Typical Duties:
The Assistant City Manager is responsible for coordinating, through intermediate supervisors, the activities of the overall City organization.
Participate in budget development and hearings with department heads and the City Commission.
Supervise preparation and submission of all Federal and State grant applications.
Confer with and advise department and division heads in working out detailed plans for functions as assigned; upon direction of the City Manager and with general policy guidance, provide directives to department and division heads.
Perform organization and procedural analyses of the City departments as directed by the City Manager. Initiate research and special studies in needed areas and prepare reports with recommendations for corrective action.
Attend meetings of the City Commission and City Boards, conferences, and staff meetings in order to provide assistance to the City Manager and make recommendations on subjects under discussion. Participate in development of policy and implementation of policy decisions.
Receive requests and complaints from the public concerning administrative actions of the various departments, channel the requests and/or complaints to appropriate departments, follow up on the corrective actions and insure that replies to the inquiries are provided.
Proactively assesses the effectiveness of existing policies specific to individual departments and the city as a whole; recommends and writes policies, ordinances, and resolutions to address needs.
Assists the City Manager in preparation, editing, quality control, and presentation of reports, resolutions, and ordinances at Board, City Commission, and other public meetings.
May act for the City Manager in his absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Capabilities:
Knowledge of modern and highly complex principles and practices of municipal administration and organization in order to effectively formulate and implement strategic planning initiatives.
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal finance, budget preparation, and administration.
Knowledge of current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government.
Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Ability to identify and respond to the public and City Commission issues and concerns.
Ability to analyze problems, provide alternatives, identify solutions in support of established goals, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.
Application of good knowledge of city, state, or federal regulations and City ordinances, rules, regulations and standards.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policy, procedure, law, and regulation.
Application of good knowledge of research methods.
Proven experience in developing and leading teams of people to accomplish City tasks, setting goals and objectives, work organization, delegation and employee supervision.
Knowledge of municipal bonds (general obligation, certificates of obligation, and revenue bond).
Knowledge of local government purchasing laws and practices.
Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple agency and different governmental structures to meet goals and objectives.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents
Application of good knowledge of City Charter and Ordinances.
Knowledge of document retention and records management; knowledge of secretarial and administrative practices.
Application of good knowledge of rules and regulations of the Texas Open Records Law.
Application of good knowledge of rules and regulations of the Texas Open Meeting Law.
Principles, practices, methods and techniques of official record maintenance and retention.
Principles and practices of recording and filing city financial records.
Execute oral and written instructions.
Prepare clear, concise oral and written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City Commission, government officials, community groups, and the general public and media representatives.
Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
Other Job Characteristics:
Exposure to irate members of the public.
Requires flexible time management.
Regular travel for training.
Operation of a motor vehicle through City traffic.
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Finance, Political Science, or related field required. A Master’s in Public Administration preferred.
Must have at least five (5) years of progressive management responsibility, preferably in a municipal or other governmental setting.
Considerable knowledge of the principals and practices of local governmental administration; municipal public works planning and development; community development; problems of local government; Capital Improvement Planning; available State and Federal grant sources; and public relations.
Experience in design and/or operation of water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems; and in coordinating with City, State and Federal regulatory and funding agencies (e.g. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, EPA, TWDB) is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certificates : Class C Texas Driver’s License required. Additional licenses and certifications determined by the City Commission.
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