Assistant City Manager
Date Adopted by City Manager
09/10/04
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Assistant City Manager
Definition
Under general direction of the City Manager, to perform a wide variety of complex, professional work while assisting the City Manager in areas relating to budget preparation and administration; analysis of organizational, staffing and financial priorities and alternatives; systems and procedure analyses; purchasing, capital projects, community development, airport management, risk management, and personnel; and to perform related work as required. Senior Assignment: The City Manager may designate an incumbent Assistant City Manager as a Senior Assistant City Manager when it is desirable to recognize a higher level of experience and responsibility.
Typical Duties
Assist in the development of overall City goals, policies and priorities; oversee preparation of Capital Improvement Program and Annual Budget; meet with departments during budget preparation cycle and thereafter relating to budgetary problems; plan, direct and coordinate the activities of City programs relating to purchasing, community development, housing, public works, airport, risk management, and personnel; conduct management studies and systems and procedure analyses regarding various City operations, including the organization and staffing of City offices and departments; provide staff assistance to City boards, commissions and committees, as assigned; interpret and clarify City procedures, policies and practices to City staff and the public; assist in the development of City leases and property acquisitions; attend City Council and other City board or commission meetings as assigned; perform related tasks as assigned by the City Manager. Senior Assistant City Manager: Has the lead role in the interpretation and clarification of City procedures, policies, and practices; serves as City Manager during City Manager’s absence.
Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine, and fax machine.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of municipal organization, budgeting and administration; principles and techniques of systems and procedures analysis; supervision, training and performance evaluation; applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to local government operations in assigned areas of operation.
Ability to
Plan and administer a municipal budget; direct, coordinate and analyze varied public programs; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with City Council members, other City staff members and with representatives of the Community; develop effective procedures and actions necessary to resolve problems; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain confidential relationships and information; plan, direct and coordinate the work of others.
Experience
Five years of progressively responsible public management experience in a variety of municipal administrative areas.
Education
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a closely related field. A Bachelor's Degree in public administration and extensive qualifying experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree requirement.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.