City Manager
Date Adopted by City Manager
12/01/02
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title:
City Manager
Definition
Subject to the City Council determination of policy, to manage the administration of the City government as prescribed by the City Charter and in accordance with pertinent laws; to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
Enforce and administer the provisions of the laws and ordinances governing the City; plan, coordinate and direct the work of the City departments; meet with the City Council in the determination of basic policies and to report work completed; recommend legislation and policies required in the public interest; negotiate and enforce the provisions of public utility franchises, contracts, leases and agreements; invite bids and award contracts for materials, equipment and services; propose an annual budget, providing for the balancing of revenues and expenditures; represents the City in a variety of meeting and public functions; appoint and remove department heads and subordinate offices and employees; coordinate the general activities of the City government with other governmental agencies.
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
Management theory and practice; municipal organization and procedures.
Ability to
Plan and enforce a balanced budget; to plan, direct and coordinate a varied work program on a large scale; to maintain effective public relations; maintain effective working relationships with the community at large, the Council, and other public officials; to efficiently and effectively perform the duties of City Manager as enumerated in the Charter and Chico Municipal Code, 1975.
Experience
Extensive responsible experience in the administration of governmental organizations preferably including city administrative experience.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a closely related field. Master's Degree in the same fields of study is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.