DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general administrative direction, performs highly responsible and complex professional administrative work while assisting the City Manager with the direction and coordination of the activities of assigned City departments and/or divisions; provides leadership in policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assumes full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City including overseeing assigned departments and/or divisions; provides direction to assigned staff on implementing City Council policy and direction and ensures City Council and City goals are carried out by departments.
• Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels for assigned functions; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
• Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provides direction and supervision on key projects; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Participates in the preparation, coordination, and presentation of the City’s annual budget, capital improvement budget, and internal fiscal control measures; participates in the development and presentation of financial forecasts and historical information including reviewing expenditures and revenues.
• Participates in the development of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; incorporates community input into goals and objectives for the City for the City Manager’s and City Council’s approval; develops new policies in consultation with the City Manager; confers with Department Directors and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.
• Oversees and directs a variety of special projects; facilitates project activities and resolves problems; develops and submits project reports to the City Manager.
• May serve as the City’s chief negotiator with assigned bargaining groups; responds to labor group issues as necessary.
• Supervises the conduct of studies, surveys, and the collection of information on difficult operational and administrative problems; analyzes findings and prepares reports of practical solutions for review.
• Reviews and analyzes legislation for impact on the City; works with legislators to develop or influence legislation; recommends revisions to proposed legislation.
• Maintains communication and coordinates City activities with other outside agencies and organizations; serves as liaison with department directors, City Council, City Manager, and other external agencies.
• Coordinates and participates in providing responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and other City boards and commissions as assigned; attends City Council meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the City Manager.
• Provides assistance to department heads; responds to requests for policy implementation direction; reviews draft City Council agendas, conducts agenda meetings, and signs staff reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of public administration, including the organization, functions, and problems of municipal government.
• Operations, services, and activities of a municipality.
• Government, council, and legislative processes.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget, preparation, and administration.
• Current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Advanced principles and practices of organization, management, and supervision.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Methods of analyzing, evaluating, and modifying administrative procedures.
• Decision making techniques.
• Advanced principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Principles of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups and agencies, private businesses and firms, and other levels of government.
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentations.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities of assigned municipal organization.
• Develop and administer City-wide goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community, organizational, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Handle multiple demands and priorities simultaneously.
• Prioritize and simplify complex issues.
• Facilitate group discussions and problem solving.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Negotiate and resolve complex issues.
• Make effective public presentations.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government with at least three years experience in the office of a City Manager.

License or Certificate - Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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.

Environment: Standard office setting. CONTINUOUS working indoors, dust from paperwork. Work schedule is 9/80 with alternating Fridays off in a biweekly period. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Work environment is both formal and informal, team oriented, having variable tasks, pace, and pressure. Work is performed indoors in office and in meeting rooms.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment. CONTINUOUS sitting and upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity; light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls, and office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils. FREQUENT side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting at waist; moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials; lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 yards. OCCASIONAL squatting, kneeling, and reaching above and at shoulder height; moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20-35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Date: April 2003
Johnson & Associates