City Manager

Job Description:

City Manager

Description

1. Administers and enforces the City Charter; ensures that all laws, provisions of the Charter, and acts of the Commission subject to enforcement, are faithfully executed.

2. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of all City departments to ensure that operations and services comply with the policies and direction set by the City Commission in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Informs City Commission on key matters impacting City operations.

4. Directs and manages the development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each service area.

5. Identifies areas for improvement and develops strategic initiatives to effectuate change objectives.

6. Maintains responsibility for intergovernmental relations with other cities, stakeholders, elected and appointed officials, and public and private organizations.

7. Provides highly responsible policy analysis and administrative staff assistance to the Mayor and City Commission.

8. Directs specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies.

9. Prepares policies and procedural proposals for review and adoption by the City Commission.

10. Attends and facilitates City Commission meetings and workshops.

11. Directs and oversees the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Commission, citizen committees and outside agencies; oversees the preparation of press releases and materials for dissemination to the media and the public.

12. Directs and develops the administration of the City budget and capital program; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; controls expenditures; implements mid-year adjustments; and keeps the City Commission fully informed on matters related to the financial condition of the City.

13. Executes deeds, deeds of trust, easements, releases, contracts and other instruments binding the City to financial obligations.

14. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.

15. Provides visionary, innovative leadership, supervision, and general direction to the City management team in support of their efforts toward achieving departmental goals and objectives.

16. Provides organizational leadership, promotes organizational values, and ensures a discrimination free environment.

17. Plans and evaluates management staff performance; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance; provides coaching for performance improvement and development.

18. Initiates disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with the City's personnel rules, policies and procedures.

19. Assesses community and citizen needs and ensures objectives and priorities are focused on meeting those needs effectively and with high quality municipal services.

20. Directs development and implementation of initiatives for service quality improvement, provides day-to-day leadership, and works with the City's management team to ensure a high performance, service-oriented work environment consistent with sound management principles.

21. Works closely with the City Commission, a variety of public, private and community organizations and citizen groups in developing and implementing programs to achieve City priorities and solve community problems.

22. Directs and coordinates preparation of analysis and recommendations on public policy issues and on long range plans for City services.

23. Represents the City and works closely with appointed boards, committees, and public and private officials to achieve planned action and results.

24. Participates in regional, state, and national meetings and conferences to stay abreast of trends and technology related to municipal programs and operations.

25. Partners with professional and community organizations on behalf of the City and maintains good working relationships with key community constituencies.