Assistant City Manager

Posting Number 3540P Position Title Assistant City Manager Department City Manager Job Code 09901 FLSA Status Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division ADMINISTRATION (City Manager) Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide executive leadership and strategic guidance to city departments and offices as assigned by the City Manager. Performs highly responsible and complex management and administrative duties. Oversees and manages a variety of special projects for the City Manager. Oversees administration and research for policies, procedures, and development of assigned city departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, discipline and/or termination of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.

• Serves as project manager by coordinating administration and research for policies, procedures, and development of assigned city departments. Provides executive leadership and strategic guidance to positions and departments as assigned to ensure efficient operation of city government.

• Serves as the department director for assigned offices.

• Serves as staff liaison to the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB).

• Coordinates activities among assigned city departments and works with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Serves as advisor to City Manager, department heads, and city staff. Attends and participates in City Council meetings, work sessions, and other public meetings.

• Manages day-to-day operations of the City Manager's office and represents city to public, private sector, and other government entities.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function, including making decisions on hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.

• May be responsible for the billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of executive city management experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Managerial best practices and methods.

• General office practices, administrative procedures, and records management.

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.

• Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Ability to:

• Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Establish project goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and to plan, implement, and evaluate projects.

• Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment.

• Frequently/Often

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes

The physical demands described here 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 essential functions.

• This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hours/Days

General office hours are Monday

• Friday from 8 a.m.

• 5 p.m. Required to attend evening and weekend meetings and events as needed.

Starting Salary Annual Salary Range: $106,506 - $164,019. Well qualified candidates can expect to be hired at or above the mid-range of $135,263. Pay Grade L3 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

The City of Columbia, Missouri seeks a visionary leader with strong decision-making skills to join its leadership team as Assistant City Manager. The ideal candidate must be a proven municipal leader with the ability to successfully manage any city department, program, project or activity assigned by the City Manager. The incoming Assistant City Manager will provide executive leadership and strategic guidance to ensure the efficient operation of city government and will work alongside public safety departments (police and fire) and will be key in the discussion to address community violence.

This position is open until filled with a preferred application date of June 17, 2024.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program