Position Summary

Assists in the planning, directing, management and review of the activities and operations of the City. Coordinates City services and activities among City departments and with outside agencies. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Manages and evaluates subordinate department directors/managers. Performs duties and acts for City Manager in his/her absence.
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Essential Functions

• Assumes management responsibility for assigned departments/divisions.
• Directs the activities of assigned departments by meeting with department managers to assign projects and responsibilities, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures, and identifies and resolves problems.
• Assures that departmental operations are performed in concert with all applicable laws, ordinances, and directions from the City Manager and City Council.
• Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs and implements changes.
• Represents the City with outside agencies; coordinates City activities with those of other cities, counties and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provides highly complex and professional staff assistance to the City Manager; provides staff support to assigned boards and commissions; represents the City Manager in his/her absence.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence as necessary.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints
• Manages and supervises special projects and task forces.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of city management and administration.
• Negotiates contracts and agreements with representatives of other governmental agencies, businesses, consultants and other agencies and parties.
• Explains, justifies and defends City programs, policies, and activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Graduate degree in Public Administration or a related field preferred.
Experience
Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in government or business management, including four years of administrative and supervisory experience.
Preference
Candidates with experience working with capital improvement programs, water/wastewater utilities, and/or community development.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive city management program.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Knowledge of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of City personnel policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the general public, City employees at all levels of the organization, and a wide variety of people.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, proclamations, etc.
• Ability to administer City goals, objectives and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to identify and respond to sensitive community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Ability to delegate authority and responsibility.
• Ability to lead and direct the operations, services and activities of the City.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

Skills

• Skill in leadership and delegation of authority.
• Skill is organization and time management.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in managing multiple programs, projects and tasks.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and customer service.
• Skill in negotiation.
• Skill in delivering presentations.
• Skills in managing and budgeting for capital projects.

Special Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

The City provides a full complement of benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with a City match into a 401(a), Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance, up to four weeks paid vacation, fifteen days paid sick leave, and nine paid holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

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