Assistant City Manager

Overview:
Under supervision of the City Manager, this position will perform a variety of tasks within the organization. The main purpose of this position will be to manage and direct assigned departments assigned at the direction of the City Manager. Department assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the organization. The position also will be responsible for coordinating high-profile projects citywide, developing policy and position recommendations, implementing, and executing policies as established by the elected City Council, and providing highly responsible and complex support to the City Manager, general public, and outside agencies as needed.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in providing full management oversight of assigned departments which could include any combination of Public Works, Administration, City Secretary, Finance, Information Technology, Municipal Court, Human Resources & Communications, and Public Safety.
• Works closely with the City Manager, City Council, administrative staff, and employees of the City to plan organize, track, and implement strategic initiatives, programs, and projects. 
• Analyze operations within the City and assigned areas to develop, recommend, and implement both short and long-range goals concerning policies, programs, and programs.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the City Budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments, as necessary.
• Responsible for conferring with and advising the City Manager of personnel relations components within senior staff including assignments, resolution of concerns, and coordination of activities/action plans.
• Leads and directs special projects concerning community issues, city events, and others as assigned.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence including but not limited to reports, policies, procedures, ordinances, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, and other written materials as needed.
• Attends and participates at all City Council meetings.
• Assists with and conducts presentations at City Council meetings and other public forums as needed.
• Coordinates with the City Manager to identify City Council’s goals, directions, and strategic planning initiatives for future planning. 
• Considered an essential member of the emergency operations center team when required
• May be designated to serve as the City Manager’s designee for framing public relations communications to the media.
• Meets and confers with residents and business interests to remedy problems and discuss City policies and procedures; responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
• May be designated to serve as the acting City Manager during the City Manager’s absences. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Political Science, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in local government and the private sector, including experience with multiple operations, services, and activities in government, including two (2) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License

• Master’s Degree preferred in related field of study pertinent to this job.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in local government and the private sector, including experience with multiple operations, services, and activities in government, including five (5) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility.
• Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM), Certified Public Manager, or equivalent or ability to obtain within two (years).

• General management practices and procedures.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions related to official city business.
• Functions and activities of all city departments as they pertain to Council actions and record keeping.
• Contract management.
• Laws and guidelines relating to municipalities.

• Establish priorities and independently initiate actions and administrative judgments.
• Maintain accurate records of official city business; prepare reports and correspondence neatly and professionally.
• Make public presentations, as necessary.

• Operate a variety of modern office machines effective working relationships with co-workers and city officials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Typically requires sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, use of, and ability to operate office equipment. 
• May require occasional lifting, lowering, pushing, or pulling of 10 - 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50+ lbs.

• 90% of work will be performed indoors at the office
• 10% of work will be performed outdoors or in the field.
• Subject to outside weather conditions