Deputy City Manager

Under the direction of the City Manager, Deputy City Manager assists the City Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city, implementing policies, managing departments, and ensuring the efficient delivery of services to the community. This position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills.

1. Assist the City Manager in developing and executing the city’s strategic goals and objectives. 
2. Oversee a broad range of operations, ensuring alignment with city policies and priorities. 
3. Collaborate with department heads to manage budgets, resources, and personnel.
4. Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of city projects and initiatives. 
5. Facilitate communication between city officials, staff, and the community.  
6. Represent the city in meetings, public hearings, and community events. 
7. Prepare reports and presentations for the City Council and other stakeholders.
8. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 
9. In the absence of the City Manager, may assume direct authority over the departments and activities of the City and attend City Council meetings.

Knowledge of:
Municipal operations, public administration, public policy and municipal finance. 
Local government laws and regulations that affect city governance. 
Planning and development including zoning, land use, and community development practices. 
Human resource management including labor laws, employee relations, and performance management. 
Financial management including budget management, financial reporting, fiscal policy and financial planning to ensure responsible allocation of resources.

Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, residents, and city officials.
Proficiency in problem-solving and data analysis to make informed decisions. 
Capacity to develop long-term goals and strategies for city improvement. 
Competence in responding to emergencies and managing unforeseen events.
Flexibility to navigate changing circumstances and priorities in city management. 

Ability to:
Build strong relationships with staff, elected officials, and the public to foster collaboration and trust.
Inspire, manage and guide teams, making effective decisions that align with the city’s goals and objectives foster collaboration among departments.
Involve citizens in decision-making processes and address their concerns. 
Plan, evaluate, manage and execute multiple projects and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Provide clear, concise communication with various stakeholders, including city officials, staff, and the community. 
Analyze complex situations and anticipate future challenges.
Quickly think and creatively address issues that arise within city operations. 
Exercise flexibility and respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a dynamic environment.
Have genuine dedication to improving the community and serving its residents.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Negotiate and resolve complex issues. 
Make effective public presentations. 
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff, if necessary. 
Effectively oversee various departments, plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of staff.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

Education/Training :

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of experience in local government management or public administration, with at least 3 years in an executive or department head level position. 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions :

Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions, as determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions.  The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities.  Additionally, the position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard.  Near and far vision is required in order to read work related documents and use the computer.  Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.   The position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Incumbent must be willing to work shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. The City reserves the right, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and as consistent with the meet and confer process. 

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