Assistant City Administrator

Description

THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 26,000 residents.

Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.

ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:

We believe that cities are at their best when they have effective and aligned operations. The Administration Department creates a better tomorrow by supporting and ensuring the alignment of all departments and elected officials to the City's shared goals.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

In our department, the City's values look and sound like . . .

BETTER TOGETHER:

• Breaking down silos and building the city as a team

• Utilizing individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to ensure all departments and elected officials are aligned and working toward shared goals

• Building and maintaining relationships with departments and organizations to ensure open and honest communication

• Working as a team-we share the workload and support others when they need it

• Being open to new ideas

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:

• Inviting the community to engage in decision-making through surveys, listening sessions, public hearings, etc.

• Providing timely information to the community in order to build and maintain trusting relationships

• Spending taxpayers' money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively

PRIDE IN OUR WORK:

• Sharing and celebrating the City's accomplishments and future goals through the State of the City Address

• Taking satisfaction in the public's utilization and enjoyment of our services and facilities

• Focusing on continuous improvement to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of the growing community

• Providing creative solutions and measurable results

Duties / Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

This role is responsible for providing specialized leadership and organizational services to assist the City Administrator with overseeing the departments/divisions responsible for internal operations (Communications, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology).

Specifically, as the Assistant City Administrator you will...

• Provide senior level direction to all city staff, directly or through directors, including assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and making hiring, termination and discipline decisions.

• Assist the City Administrator and Director leadership team to implement employee engagement and organizational development initiatives and help facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and effectiveness.

• Develops goals and objectives for City operations; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

• Participates with the City Administrator in the oversight of departmental budgets and development of City budget and capital improvement program; ensures that the budget is aligned with City strategic plan. Maintains control of City Council's budget to ensure expenditures are consistent with policy and best practices.

• Conduct a wide variety of special projects and services which may include but are not limited to strategic planning, project management of public facilities, and preparation of special reports.

• Represents the City to public agencies, community organizations, government officials and the media.

• When delegated by City Administrator, provide direction/guidance to department Directors and perform Charter and statutory requirements of City Clerk.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field; 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing:

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Interaction with a public policy board

• Managerial and leadership principles and practices;

• Budgeting principles and practices;

• Administrative management;

• Project management principles;

• Program development and administration;

• Strategic planning principles;

• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skill in:

• Lead, supervise and evaluate staff

• Program and project management;

• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, codes, laws, and regulations;

• Analyze situations, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of actions, and implement recommendations;

• Prepare a variety of reports;

• Communication and interpersonal relations with staff; community organizations, public agencies, government officials and the media;

• Resolve a wide variety of complex issues;

• Coordinate work of multiple programs;

• Analyze, develop, and implement policies, strategies, and procedures;

• Interpret applicable ordinances, policies and regulations;

• Mediate and resolve conflict;

• Use a computer and related software applications.

• Use a computer and related software applications.

Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands

• This is a full-time exempt position. Flexibility is important to us and our employees, schedule may vary based on need.

• To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demandsclick here.